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Gun Violence
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Local groups honor gun violence victims in Philly and its suburbs

Local groups remembered the hundreds of people killed as a result of gun violence in Philadelphia and in its surrounding counties.

2 years ago

Listen 1:00
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Crime
Philadelphia
Policing
6abc

Man fatally shot by Philadelphia officers after alleged carjacking, pursuit: Police

According to Philadelphia police, officers responded to a home on the 5400 block of Chancellor Street for reports of a disturbance.

2 years ago

Army veteran Natalie Donaldson
Housing
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It’s Veterans Day. The VA says it can’t help thousands of vets it left stranded

An NPR investigation finds thousands of veterans were pushed into high-cost mortgages by a program that was meant to help them.

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation
6abc

SEPTA strike 2024: Negotiations to continue Monday for Philadelphia transit union workers

Bus, trolley and transit operators in Philadelphia are currently working without a contract.

2 years ago

Jasmine Rivera stands in the middle of an art exhibition space.
Elections
Immigration
Philadelphia

‘We know what’s on the line’: Philly and Pa. immigration leaders, organizers gear up for a second Trump presidency

“We’re going to have to address urgent needs while doing the long-term work to achieve structural change,” said one organizer. "We are going to need everyone to fight back."

2 years ago

Listen 1:22
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PlanPhilly
Housing
Insurance
Philadelphia

Philly’s rowhouse fire season is coming soon. Here’s what renters insurance can — and can’t — do for you

The risk of fire damage while living in a Philly rowhouse is high. Here’s how renters insurance can and cannot protect you from bad luck, bad neighbors and landlords.

2 years ago

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Community Events
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Philadelphia
Visual Arts

‘This is a moment to dream’: 24th annual Peoplehood Parade marches through West Philly

“Bringing people together through arts and cultural practices is as old as humanity,” organizer Jennifer Turnbull said.

2 years ago

Bridging Blocks discussion
Business
Community Events
Economy
Philadelphia

Aspiring entrepreneurs learn from business owners at Bridging Blocks and Free Library event

Bridging Blocks event focused on small businesses in Philadelphia, bringing together small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs.

2 years ago

Listen 2:00
SEPTA bus
Employment
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

SEPTA workers stay on the job Friday morning

Union leaders did say they could still strike as negotiations continue.

2 years ago

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Community Events
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia

Bedding down for winter: Love Your Park returns to Philadelphia this weekend to beautify city parks and green spaces

“We try to make it so that you can do a little or a lot,” said one organizer. “If you have 15 minutes … if you have three hours, we'll take it all.”

2 years ago

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Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Racist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in Montgomery County, Pa.

The messages were sent to Black men, women, and students, including middle schoolers, in several states prompting investigations by the FBI and other agencies.

2 years ago

SS United States
Philadelphia
Preservation

SS United States scheduled to leave Philly by next weekend after decades-long stay

The SS United States ocean liner ship will become an artificial reef off the coast of Florida.

2 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey
Philadelphia
Sports

76ers’ All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey out with hamstring injury, AP source says

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey could miss at least two weeks with a right hamstring injury.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Union manager Jim Curtin
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Philadelphia Union part ways with head coach Jim Curtin

Curtin won MLS coach of the year twice, in 2020 and 2022, and led the team to a Supporters’ Shield in 2020 and an Eastern Conference title in 2022.

2 years ago

Joel Embiid
Philadelphia
Sports

76ers’ Joel Embiid is suspended by NBA for 3 games for shoving newspaper columnist

Embiid’s suspension will begin with the next NBA regular-season game for which he is eligible and able to play.

2 years ago

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