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New Philly program offers aspiring carpenters on-the-job training

The one-year fellowship is operated by the Philadelphia Energy Authority with funding from the state.

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Benny Golson, trailblazing Philly jazz saxophonist and composer, dies at 95

Golson’s contributions include the jazz standard, “I Remember Clifford,” and compositions recorded by Art Blakey and Miles Davis.

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Did the Pa. legislature undermine Chester’s influence over its water authority?

The receiver’s office said an 11th-hour change to an uncontroversial Senate bill stripped the city of Chester of having the sole power to control the Chester Water Authority.

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Philly’s Weitzman Jewish museum continues its path to the Smithsonian

The museum of American Jewish history in Philadelphia wants to be part of the Smithsonian Institute. It found support in the House.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
Sports

Father of Gaudreau brothers helps out on the ice at Flyers practice

The Philadelphia Flyers and coach John Tortorella welcomed the father of the late John and Matthew Gaudreau as an invited guest to training camp.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia Phillies clinch 1st NL East title since 2011

With a postseason berth already clinched last week, Schwarber, Harper, Turner & Co. have their sights set on the top seed in the National League playoffs.

1 year ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia

South Street Oktoberfest draws thousands for beer, music and German tradition

Brauhaus Schmitz led South Street’s Oktoberfest celebration, featuring craft German beers, traditional food and vibrant folk music and dance.

1 year ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘This is what we fight with’: Chinatown celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival amid battle against Sixers’ arena proposal

This year’s event comes amid a community-wide struggle for Chinatown’s existence, organizers said.

1 year ago

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Pennsylvania
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Religion

Claps, twirls and snaps: Desis of Doylestown celebrates Bucks County’s South Asian community by hosting Garba

Proceeds from a Garba fundraiser will support the organization’s public, free Diwali celebration at the Pearl S. Buck House on Oct. 27.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
Public Health

Advocates raise AIDS awareness on Temple campus ahead of annual AIDS Walk

In 2022, about 20% of new HIV infections were in people aged 13-24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
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Race & Ethnicity

Meet the Philly entrepreneurs pushing for social justice in Pa.’s recreational marijuana laws at Black Cannabis Week

Organizers want to prepare Philadelphia entrepreneurs for the opportunity legalized adult-use marijuana in Pennsylvania would bring under a proposed social equity program.

1 year ago

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Sports

Joel Embiid signs a 3-year, $193 million contract extension with the 76ers

Embiid announced that he and the team had agreed to the extension Friday morning, saying he hopes to remain a Sixer "for the rest of my career.

1 year ago

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Pennsylvania
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pieces of Three Mile Island to be preserved for history

The plant’s control panel and a model of the reactor core will be preserved, as well as signs, maps, and photos from the time of TMI-2’s partial meltdown in 1979.

1 year ago

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Delaware
Homelessness
Housing
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Landlord accused of targeting homeless families in Delaware

Several homeless families say they signed leases with the help of New Castle County officials for homes that weren't delivered.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
Policing

Hundreds pay their respects to slain Philly officer Jaime Roman

Officer Jaime Roman was shot in June and died from his wounds last week.

1 year ago

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