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A male rabbi speaks in front of a menorah in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
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Hanukkah gathering in Rittenhouse Square brings hundreds together

The eight nights of Hanukkah conclude on Jan. 2.

2 years ago

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Homelessness
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100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?

The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness.

2 years ago

Danielle Jowdy, owner of Zsa’s Ice Cream
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Zsa’s, beloved homemade ice cream shop in Mount Airy, to close end of next year

The business has had a devoted local following for more than a decade.

2 years ago

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Delaware
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Seaford aims to turn industrial legacy into a thriving community with $3M revitalization grant

A $3 million investment will transform Seaford's riverfront, cleaning up industrial sites and making way for housing, shops, and green spaces.

2 years ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philadelphia region celebrates holiday season with festivities for all

The Philadelphia area comes to life as people celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa with a wide variety of activities.

2 years ago

Retired football player Bill Bergey
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles great Bill Bergey dies on Christmas Day at 79

Bergey helped the Philadelphia Eagles reach the Super Bowl in 1980.

2 years ago

Aaron Campbell speaks next to Sybir Brown and a robotic dog
Animals
K-12
Philadelphia
Technology

West Philly pastor empowers youth through cutting-edge technology

Pastor Aaron Campbell opens a new state-of-the-art STEM lab for young people to stay on the cutting edge of technology.

2 years ago

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cakes in a fridge
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

A century of tradition: Stock’s Bakery draws fans on Christmas Eve

In Port Richmond, the Philadelphia fixture for more than 100 years continued its Christmas Eve tradition, with a long line of customers waiting outside.

2 years ago

a sign on the building for Mikveh Israel
Community Events
Mental Health
Philadelphia
Religion

Mikveh Israel rabbi reflects on recent antisemitic attacks as Hanukkah begins

Known as the “Synagogue of the American Revolution,” Mikveh Israel is the oldest continuous synagogue in the U.S. It suffered a series of antisemitic attacks in October.

2 years ago

Shoppers checking out
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

A sweet tradition: Hundreds line up outside Termini Brothers Bakery as part of a holiday ritual

Since 1921, the South Street bakery has been courting customers with its original recipes of Italian pastries and desserts.

2 years ago

Patricia O'Donnell talks with Lance
Billy Penn
Food & Drink
Homelessness
Pennsylvania

She serves up cookies, cakes — and kindness — to those without a home

A Roslyn woman makes and distributes baked goods to those experiencing homelessness every Thursday.

2 years ago

Joel Embiid arguing with a ref
Philadelphia
Sports

Joel Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Wembanyama and Spurs

On Monday night, Embiid received the first technical for arguing with referee Jenna Schroeder, and his second came from Schroeder before any more game time elapsed.

2 years ago

dolls and ceramics on a table
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Visual Arts

La Expo Tianguis y Posada connects generations of Latino businesses in Philly

Thirty businesses and artisans set up tables and showcased various talents in the basketball gym at the Bok Building.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Sports

Jalen Hurts leaves Eagles’ game against Commanders with a concussion

The quarterback left the match in the first quarter, and the Eagles went on to lose 36-33.

2 years ago

Carolyn C. Cavaness
Billy Penn
Philadelphia
Religion

Meet Rev. Carolyn C. Cavaness, the first woman pastor of Mother Bethel AME Church

A distinguished minister and activist, she became the spiritual leader of the historic parish in November.

2 years ago

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