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Housing leaders gather in Delaware to confront market challenges and find solutions for the future
As Delaware confronts a housing crisis, leaders and advocates discussed challenges and solutions to meet the needs of residents and newcomers.
Philly nonprofit thrilled over financial boost to prevent gun violence
ManUpPHL will receive a $100,000 funding grant from Everytown Community Safety Fund to help more men turn from a life of crime to an opportunity to succeed.
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Princeton professor highlights protest investigation as university celebrates her award
Dr. Ruha Benjamin said Princeton University excluded her statements referencing an investigation into a protest last spring from an article about her MacArthur fellowship.
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Work begins on Logan neighborhood playground project after costs doubled since COVID
The project is part of the Rebuild program, which uses sugary drink tax money to help education and recreation projects.
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Port strikes extend a new era of American labor activism
Unionized dockworkers are the most recent group of U.S. workers to back their demands for better contracts by walking off the job.
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Dockworkers go on strike in Philadelphia, 35 other ports
Local ILA president Boise Butler said workers want a fair contract that doesn’t allow automation of their jobs.
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What’s a mall without teenage evening hangouts? The Willow Grove Park Mall will soon find out
Starting Oct. 1, unaccompanied teenagers will not be allowed in the Willow Grove Park Mall after certain hours without a parent or guardian.
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Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader, has died at age 83
The longtime Cincinnati Red and career hits leader, Rose, tarnished his legacy and Hall of Fame hopes by gambling on the game he once defined.
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The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate strides in gun violence prevention during community partner summit
Philly city leaders report a 40% drop in homicides with a gun. Advocates say, “It is not by accident.”
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Tributes pour in following news of Dikembe Mutombo’s death
He was the backbone of the last Sixers team to reach the NBA Finals and a great humanitarian.
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Dikembe Mutombo, former Sixer and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer
Mutombo's family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. The NBA said he died surrounded by his family.
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Family of CHOP doctor killed while riding bike in Center City places memorial in her honor
Family members and friends of Dr. Barbara Friedes, who was struck and killed in July while cycling near Rittenhouse Square, hosted a memorial bike ride Saturday in her honor.
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