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‘This is what we fight with’: Chinatown celebrates Mid-Autumn Festival amid battle against Sixers’ arena proposal

This year’s event comes amid a community-wide struggle for Chinatown’s existence, organizers said.

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K-12
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity
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Claps, twirls and snaps: Desis of Doylestown celebrates Bucks County’s South Asian community by hosting Garba

Proceeds from a Garba fundraiser will support the organization’s public, free Diwali celebration at the Pearl S. Buck House on Oct. 27.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
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Advocates raise AIDS awareness on Temple campus ahead of annual AIDS Walk

In 2022, about 20% of new HIV infections were in people aged 13-24, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

2 years ago

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Race & Ethnicity

Meet the Philly entrepreneurs pushing for social justice in Pa.’s recreational marijuana laws at Black Cannabis Week

Organizers want to prepare Philadelphia entrepreneurs for the opportunity legalized adult-use marijuana in Pennsylvania would bring under a proposed social equity program.

2 years ago

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Sports

Joel Embiid signs a 3-year, $193 million contract extension with the 76ers

Embiid announced that he and the team had agreed to the extension Friday morning, saying he hopes to remain a Sixer "for the rest of my career.

2 years ago

Three Mile Island
Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pieces of Three Mile Island to be preserved for history

The plant’s control panel and a model of the reactor core will be preserved, as well as signs, maps, and photos from the time of TMI-2’s partial meltdown in 1979.

2 years ago

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Delaware
Homelessness
Housing
Income Inequality
6abc

Landlord accused of targeting homeless families in Delaware

Several homeless families say they signed leases with the help of New Castle County officials for homes that weren't delivered.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Policing

Hundreds pay their respects to slain Philly officer Jaime Roman

Officer Jaime Roman was shot in June and died from his wounds last week.

2 years ago

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Immigration
Philadelphia

Opinion: Immigrants are essential to Philadelphia’s economic growth and prosperity

Immigrants drive job creation, start new businesses and bring innovative ideas that benefit everyone in the city, says Anuj Gupta, president and CEO of The Welcoming Center.

2 years ago

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Anuj Gupta, left, CEO of The Welcoming Center, speaks with Zeke Hernandez, right, a professor at University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business and author of
Economy
Employment
Immigration

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.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Amid Fishtown boom, residents outraged by ear-piercing trash trucks

After finally getting the message, La Colombe acted to address their complaints.

2 years ago

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Economy
Employment
Immigration
Philadelphia

Immigrants are fueling Philadelphia’s labor force growth, according to new report from Pew Charitable Trusts

Foreign-born residents account for a third of the city’s labor force growth since 2010.

2 years ago

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Nick Foles attends retirement news conference
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles 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.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley runs with the ball under pressure from Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell and safety Jessie Bates III during the second half on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Sports

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.

2 years ago

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Delaware
Economy
Immigration

Delaware’s immigrant support in crisis as little state funding and specialist shortages threaten essential services

With little to no state funding in Delaware, many nonprofits are on hiatus or closing down their immigration services.

2 years ago

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