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‘What real freedom looks like’: Ready-to-drink cocktails arrive in stores as Pa. relaxes liquor laws
Ready-to-drink cocktails will be sold in grocery stores and gas stations starting Monday, but only before 11 p.m.
3 days ago
9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zero
Some 9/11 victims’ relatives have appealed to presidential candidates for accountability as the U.S. marks an anniversary laced with election-season politics.
4 days ago
WHYY President and CEO Bill Marrazzo highlights Philadelphia at World Heritage City celebration
At the ninth World Heritage City Celebration, WHYY CEO Bill Marrazzo joined a fireside chat to discuss Philadelphia’s global role and evolving growth.
6 days ago
James Earl Jones, acclaimed actor and voice of Darth Vader, dies at 93
Jones was a pioneering actor who eventually lent his deep, commanding voice to CNN, “The Lion King” and Darth Vader.
6 days ago
John ‘Johnny Hockey’ Gaudreau and brother Matthew honored during funeral service
An alleged drunk driver killed NHL player John Gaudreau and his brother Matthew two weeks ago while the pair was cycling in South Jersey.
7 days ago
‘A sense of community’: Taller Puertorriqueño celebrates 50 years at 40th annual Feria del Barrio
The 40th Feria del Barrio in Philadelphia’s El Centro de Oro connected attendees through the city’s Latino arts and culture.
1 week ago
Prayer service at Gloucester Catholic High School honors Gaudreau brothers
Inside the school gymnasium, photos, flowers and jerseys were on display as the community mourned together with the Gaudreau family in attendance.
1 week ago
Funeral for Gaudreau brothers to be held Monday at church in Media, Pa.
A memorial service for family and close friends of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau will be held at Saint Mary Magdalen Church in Media, Pennsylvania.
1 week ago
Cheer on the Eagles in Brazilian Portuguese for the Birds’ Brazil game
Here’s some useful phrases you can use during Philly’s season opener in São Paulo.
1 week ago
‘Very obscene’: Vandal spray-paints ‘pig’ on memorial sign for slain Delaware cop
Lt. Joseph Szczerba died a violent death while trying to take a theft and stabbing suspect into custody nearly 13 years ago near New Castle.
1 week ago
Blue Jackets fans, players remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at a candlelight vigil in Columbus
The crowd stood in silence watching a nearby video screen as a slideshow played of the Gaudreau brothers from childhood.
1 week ago
Feds renew warnings as phone and email scams continue to rise
Scams cost Americans billions of dollars each year. The Federal Trade Commission is warning consumers to beware.
2 weeks ago