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2 Philadelphia police officers shot in Holmesburg; suspect also shot
For one of the officers, this is his second time being shot in the line of duty.
2 years ago
The Festival of Trees, benefiting the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is underway at the Love Park Welcome Center.
2 years ago
Hanukkah celebrations inspire Jewish joy despite war and increasing antisemitism
The war between Israel and Hamas and a rise in antisemitism has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're focusing on hope and hospitality.
2 years ago
With no supermarket for residents of Atlantic City, New Jersey and hospitals create mobile groceries
The state and a hospital system are sending a converted school bus laden with fresh food available for purchase as a temporary solution to the city's lack of a supermarket.
2 years ago
Israel presses ahead with bombarding Gaza, including areas it told Palestinians to evacuate to
The strikes came a day after the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, despite its wide support.
2 years ago
Dominican grocers fight for their tobacco licensing in Philadelphia
The network of nearly 2,000 Dominican grocers feel that the Department of Public Health is unfairly targeting their tobacco licenses.
2 years ago
Bradley Cooper teams up with Angelo’s Pizzeria owner for NYC cheesesteak food truck pop-up
Bradley Cooper teamed up with Danny DiGiampietro, the owner of Angelo's Pizzeria in South Philadelphia, for the New York City pop-up.
2 years ago
Philadelphia mother says medical examiner wrongfully cremated child’s remains
Aisha McCord said her family waited weeks to bury their daughter, Ashay, only to learn she'd been cremated.
2 years ago
Longtime Trenton barber who serves as a life coach for his customers gets a special honor
Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora said Joe Festa “has been an institution in this city for about 60 years and he’s still going strong.”
2 years ago
Listen 1:12Neighbors are fighting a proposed campsite on Landenberg’s Big Elk Creek State Park
Residents believe the land should be protected from heavy foot traffic.
2 years ago
Listen 5:06“At a heartbreaking time for the Jewish people, the lights of the menorah are more important than ever,” Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter said.
2 years ago
Listen 1:14No UNLV students killed in shooting; victims were faculty members, university president says
The attack at UNLV terrified a city that experienced the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history in October 2017.
2 years ago
Nasheli Ortiz-González and the power of creating community: ‘People have saved me’
Fashion is as much a vehicle for activism and art as community organizing is, says the new director of Taller Puertorriqueño.
2 years ago
Over 500 pieces of Santa collectibles bring joy to a Delaware woman’s home
"He's always smiling, he brings joy to people, I just love Santa," said D'Antonio of Wilmington, Delaware.
2 years ago
CSX freight train partially derails in South Philadelphia, knocking down utility pole
No hazardous materials were found in the box cars.
2 years ago