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It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.
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The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane

It’s easy to feel as if the world is falling apart. The Connection features wide-ranging conversations about the bonds that hold us together, the forces that drive us apart, the conflicts that keep us from exploring life’s possibilities and the qualities that make us unique and human.

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In parking-starved, icebound South Philly, debate rages over saving parking spots, aka ‘savesies’

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Police say that a 33-year-old man assaulted two other men after an argument over snow shoveling and a parking space.

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Billy Penn

Where to watch and celebrate Unrivaled’s Philly games if you haven’t gotten tickets

There are plenty of watch parties and other festivities to welcome women’s professional basketball back to the city.

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Dan McQuade
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Billy Penn

Beloved Philly journalist Dan McQuade dies at age 43

The local writer, known for his quirky and creative reporting, passed away after a battle with neuroendocrine cancer.

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Black History Month begins, the Philly Auto Show and a pro 3v3 women’s basketball tournament in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

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Philadelphia’s Independence Hall reopens after being closed for 4 months

The birthplace of democracy got spruced up for America’s 250th celebrations.

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Supporters of the President’s House slavery exhibit gather ahead of court date on its future

Members of Avenging the Ancestors Coalition rallied at the Philly site Wednesday for the return of displays that were taken down last week by National Park Service employees.

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NTSB report reveals new details about nursing home explosion in Bucks County

The Dec. 23 blast at the Bristol Health and Rehab Center killed two people, and a third person passed away in early January. Another 20 people were injured.

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Suspect in custody after 3 found dead following standoff in Bucks County

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Billy Penn

Girl Scouts of Eastern PA celebrate growth, evolution as next ‘Firstival’

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