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5 things to know about immigrants in Philadelphia’s economy
Speakers and panelists discussed the long-term economic benefits of immigrants at a WHYY event on Wednesday.
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Listen 1:07Amid Fishtown boom, residents outraged by ear-piercing trash trucks
After finally getting the message, La Colombe acted to address their complaints.
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Foreign-born residents account for a third of the city’s labor force growth since 2010.
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Listen 1:08Eagles honor Nick Foles, who led the team to its only Super Bowl win
The Philadelphia Eagles honored former quarterback Nick Foles ahead of Monday night's home opener against the Atlanta Falcons.
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Barkley’s pivotal drop late in 4th quarter burns Eagles in 22-21 loss to Atlanta Falcons
A year after a 10-1 start, the Eagles are already 1-1 with games against undefeated teams New Orleans and Tampa Bay on deck.
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With little to no state funding in Delaware, many nonprofits are on hiatus or closing down their immigration services.
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Listen 1:40With grief lingering, Blue Jackets GM Waddell places focus on hockey in wake of Gaudreau’s death
The resumption of hockey in Columbus began last week, when most Blue Jackets players returned to their facility to be together and lean on each other.
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Scranton, Pa. is churning out Ukrainian weapons
Morning Edition visited the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant for a behind the scenes look at how defense manufacturing contributes to the economy of northeastern Pennsylvania.
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Eagles need more out of QB Jalen Hurts if they’re serious about winning a Super Bowl
If Jalen Hurts and the Eagles want a look at real-deal Super Bowl bling, they can go ask Nick Foles.
2 years ago
No local team, but plenty of local players in lacrosse league title game
Local lacrosse talent will take the field in Philadelphia for the Premier Lacrosse League championship.
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4-alarm Frankford fire under control after hours-long blaze ripped through 2 commercial buildings
Several roads are also closed in the area due to the massive response.
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Local group wants to change negative stereotypes of inner city youths
Organizers say when gun violence takes aim at our communities, that ‘s not the whole story. They want to transform lives by changing the narrative of young people in Philly.
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Listen 0:55‘What real freedom looks like’: Ready-to-drink cocktails arrive in stores as Pa. relaxes liquor laws
Ready-to-drink cocktails will be sold in grocery stores and gas stations starting Monday, but only before 11 p.m.
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Photos: Thousands rally and march with Save Chinatown Coalition to protest proposed 76ers arena
The “No Arena In Chinatown” rally and march brought advocates from across the city to protest the arena proposal.
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9/11 anniversary brings Biden, Harris and Trump together at ground zero
Some 9/11 victims’ relatives have appealed to presidential candidates for accountability as the U.S. marks an anniversary laced with election-season politics.
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