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Philly’s World Cup organizers running a competition to design the city’s 2026 World Cup poster

2 years ago

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Port strikes extend a new era of American labor activism

Unionized dockworkers are the most recent group of U.S. workers to back their demands for better contracts by walking off the job.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia

Dockworkers go on strike in Philadelphia, 35 other ports

Local ILA president Boise Butler said workers want a fair contract that doesn’t allow automation of their jobs.

2 years ago

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What’s a mall without teenage evening hangouts? The Willow Grove Park Mall will soon find out

Starting Oct. 1, unaccompanied teenagers will not be allowed in the Willow Grove Park Mall after certain hours without a parent or guardian.

2 years ago

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Pete Rose sits in the Washington Wild Things dugout before  a Frontier League baseball game against the Lake Erie Crushers in Washington, Pa, Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Rose coach each baseline for a half inning for the Wild Things after which fans could pay for an autograph and to have their picture take with him. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader, has died at age 83

The longtime Cincinnati Red and career hits leader, Rose, tarnished his legacy and Hall of Fame hopes by gambling on the game he once defined.

2 years ago

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Gun Violence
Philadelphia
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The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate strides in gun violence prevention during community partner summit

Philly city leaders report a 40% drop in homicides with a gun. Advocates say, “It is not by accident.”

2 years ago

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Dikembe Mutombo
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Tributes pour in following news of Dikembe Mutombo’s death

He was the backbone of the last Sixers team to reach the NBA Finals and a great humanitarian.

2 years ago

Dikembe Mutombo laughing
Philadelphia
Sports

Dikembe Mutombo, former Sixer and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

Mutombo's family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. The NBA said he died surrounded by his family.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
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Streets & Roads
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Family of CHOP doctor killed while riding bike in Center City places memorial in her honor

Family members and friends of Dr. Barbara Friedes, who was struck and killed in July while cycling near Rittenhouse Square, hosted a memorial bike ride Saturday in her honor.

2 years ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia
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Joel Embiid honors his late brother at a Philly block party

The seven-time All-Star hosted the “In Memory of Arthur” block party to honor the life of his brother in a Friday night event for Philadelphia Youth Basketball.

2 years ago

Ribbon cutting at the new AFAHO office
Health Care
Immigration
Pennsylvania
Public Health

‘A game changer’: AFAHO’s new health center will serve uninsured, underinsured residents in Delco

The clinic will serve non- and under-insured residents, with a specific focus on African and Caribbean immigrants.

2 years ago

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the outside of Black Mothers in Power's community fridge
Delaware
Food & Drink

Black Mothers in Power launches community fridge to tackle Wilmington food insecurity

The fridge aims to help residents facing food insecurity, an urgent need in some spots in Wilmington.

2 years ago

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Community Events
Higher Education

Nearly 100 Philly students join Kappa Alpha Psi mentorship program

Kappa Alpha Psi's graduate chapter welcomed students and families to Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School into the Kappa League program.

2 years ago

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WHYY wins four Mid-Atlantic Regional Emmy Awards

WHYY won four regional Emmys in the categories of health and science, lifestyle, education and human interest.

2 years ago

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New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Sports

Blue Jackets honor Johnny Gaudreau before their first home game since his death

Columbus players will wear a commemorative patch beginning with the first regular-season game with Johnny Gaudreau's No. 13.

2 years ago

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