Community
New Jersey to provide academic support to children of incarcerated parents
The state Department of Corrections is partnering with the nonprofit Give Something Back to provide mentorship and other wraparound support.
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Functional yet stylish: People with chronic conditions call for inclusivity in fashion industry
Advocates are calling on the fashion industry to consider clothing that provides access to medical devices, have adaptable waistbands or are made of breathable fabrics.
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Listen 3:49“Ring it On” initiative is designed to improve neighborhoods through activations, beautifications and celebrations.
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Manayunk Restaurant Week returns after a 5-year hiatus
The restaurants are offering multi-course deals on Main Street, starting Sept. 8.
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Who is IShowSpeed and why was his Philly visit such a big deal?
The hugely popular livestreamer was met with crowds of young people while checking in on Philly’s cultural landmarks.
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New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker announces he’s engaged to girlfriend Alexis Lewis
Booker, a former Democratic candidate for president, announced the engagement Tuesday on Instagram. Booker, 56, has never been married.
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Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Fairmount Park, car seized by police
Investigators are looking into the death of a bicyclist in Fairmount Park on Tuesday. No arrests have been made.
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Eagles issue travel advisory for Thursday’s home opener amid SEPTA cuts
With service cuts that eliminated the express routes still in effect, the Birds are recommending ticketed fans arrive early and carpool.
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For SEPTA Regional Rail riders, the headaches just keep coming
Disruptive safety inspections end, but service cuts and fare hikes may kick in soon.
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WHYY’s PlanPhilly to host pop-up newsroom at Cobbs Creek Library on Sept. 4
The event is a chance for community members to speak directly with journalists reporting on transportation and housing concerns.
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Eagles seek elusive NFC East repeat on path to another Super Bowl title
The Philadelphia Eagles aren't using the word “repeat” in their quest for another Super Bowl title.
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New Jersey could be the 14th state to allow human composting. Advocates say the option is more eco-friendly than burial or cremation.
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Listen 3:43About 200 people belong to New Castle County’s Senior Roll Call Lifeline program. Several have been rescued after falling while home alone.
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Listen 3:31‘Digging in’: Union leaders strike defiant tone at Labor Day festival in South Philly
Speakers, and attendees, at the annual event warned that workers are in a vulnerable moment and need to speak out.
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Acquaint yourself with Philadelphia’s parks with Fairmount Park Conservancy’s fall programming
The Fairmount Park Conservancy runs programs all year, and the busiest season is here.
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