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While felines flourish, large dogs are facing longer stays and rising surrender rates.
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Trump administration eliminating LGBTQ+ youth suicide hotline worries Philadelphia community
According to a national survey by The Trevor Project in 2024, 39% of LGBTQ+ young people seriously considered attempting suicide over a year's time.
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Former Eagles special teams ace Bryan Braman dies from rare form of cancer at 38
A key player for the Eagles’ first Super Bowl championship team, Braman was diagnosed earlier this year and had multiple surgeries in an attempt to treat the illness.
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Norristown immigrant community, allies shaken after ICE raid at supermarket
Residents shared their concerns about the latest in a slew of arrests in Norristown and surrounding areas.
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Wu-Tang Clan, ‘Life of Pi,’ a summer ale festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
July 14–20: “O Lo Que Quieras” in Delaware, Cyndi Lauper in Philly and Michael Franti & Spearhead in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:32Bridging Blocks event sparks heated discussion on the use of artificial intelligence in art
Artists, playwrights, teachers and more gathered to ask “Can art save us?” and converse on the effect art has on everyday life.
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Philadelphia People’s Tribunal finds Israel, U.S. guilty of war crimes and genocide in Gaza
Local jurors said they hope the tribunal’s findings will have an impact in formal international governing bodies.
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Listen 1:42Mayor Parker says white-collar workers’ union deal keeps the city ‘living within its means’
The tentative deal between the city and AFSCME District Council 47 still needs to be approved by union members.
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Listen 1:08Kyle Schwarber’s 3 homers in tiebreaking swing-off lift National League to All-Star Game win
Schwarber earned the MVP award, becoming the first non-pitcher MVP without a hit.
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Chester stormwater authority must stop paying board salaries, Pennsylvania court rules
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania Judge Matthew S. Wolf issued an order calling for the agency to reduce the size of its board and cease paying board salaries.
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Listen 0:44WHYY Pop-Up Newsroom draws about 75 to share story pitches at Philadelphia City Hall
The event in City Council’s chambers gave people a chance to interact with journalists and editors and pitch ideas for future stories.
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A book of autographs in Philly revives the legacy of a forgotten Croatian hero
Joseph Mikulec walked the globe collecting signatures from kings and paupers. Now his century-old autograph book is going back home.
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