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End-of-life expenses can sink families; this Philly startup has a unique solution
Friends show up with practical gifts during important life events, so why not after a loved one passes?
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Record crowd welcomes women’s pro basketball back to Philly for the first time in decades
A sold-out crowd welcomed Unrivaled to Philadelphia for the first time, setting records and showing support for local stars like Kahleah Copper and Marina Mabrey.
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Listen 3:10Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, officials from the Mexican Consulate and community members held a memorial service near the site of the crash on Saturday night.
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Listen 1:03In parking-starved, icebound South Philly, debate rages over saving parking spots, aka ‘savesies’
There are many streets in the city still unplowed after last week’s snow storm. Does clearing a spot confer access to it over time?
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Snow shoveling dispute in New Castle County leads to SWAT standoff, arrest
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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Listen 0:59Where 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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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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Jan. 29 - Feb. 1: Art Battle in Delaware, an award show celebrating Philly's top restaurants and the Fire & Ice Festival in South Jersey are among the highlights.
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Listen 5:14Philadelphia’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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Listen 1:16Supporters 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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Wilmington basketball tournament returns for its 8th year, raising money for mental health support
The two-day SL24 Basketball Classic returns to the Chase Fieldhouse to honor Sean Locke, raise funds for mental health programs and encourage open conversations.
2 months ago
Listen 1:33Philly’s Chinatown stadium debate echoes through James Ijames’ ‘Good Bones’
The Philly premiere of “Good Bones” at the Arden Theatre is not a retelling of the Chinatown fight, but the playwright took inspiration from it.
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Listen 1:51Suspect in custody after 3 found dead following standoff in Bucks County
Video shows a SWAT team breaching the residence, where the suspect was ultimately taken into custody.
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Girl Scouts of Eastern PA celebrate growth, evolution as next ‘Firstival’
The first public Girl Scout cookie sale was held in Philly in 1933. The organization is celebrating by looking back at the growth they’ve made since then.
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