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Philadelphia
Taxes

Philly workers leave $100 million ‘on the table’ on Tax Day, advocates say

About 50,000 residents with low income don’t claim one federal tax credit, which means lower tax refund checks.

2 years ago

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Immigration
Philadelphia

Bridging Blocks has Philadelphians focused on dispelling myths around immigration

Context and understanding was at the heart of Bridging Blocks’ latest talk, which addressed border policy and immigration during an election year.

2 years ago

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Community Events
New Jersey
Religion

South Brunswick’s Indian diasporic community is celebrating Holi, the festival of colors

The religious and community event celebrates spring and the triumph of good over evil — with plenty of color.

2 years ago

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Community Events
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity
Religion

Learn about Sikh culture and history at a unique exhibition in N.J. on Saturday

Sikh artifacts and paintings will be on display, along with martial arts demonstrations, music, food, and community conversations.

2 years ago

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Government
Immigration
Philadelphia

Pew State of the City: Immigrants make up the largest percentage of Philly’s population since the 1940s, report finds

As a “reemerging gateway,” immigrants have driven Philadelphia’s overall population growth in recent decades.

2 years ago

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O.J. Simpson

O.J. Simpson has died at 76

Simpson's attorney confirmed to TMZ he died Wednesday night in Las Vegas.

2 years ago

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Economy
Employment
Government
Law
Philadelphia

Philly City Council may expand ‘displaced worker’ law despite business pushback

As office towers are retrofitted, residential buildings’ unionized cleaners in Center City say they worry about job security. But businesses say proposed changes go too far.

2 years ago

HOMES Campaign organizers
Delaware
Economic Development
Economy
Homelessness
Housing

‘Profit over people’: Delaware tenants and community leaders push for rent control amid affordable housing shortage

The HOMES Campaign aims to combat rising rent prices, low-quality homes and increasing displacement in Delaware.

2 years ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia
Religion

Norristown-area Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Elmwood Park

A growing Muslim community in Norristown welcomed the end of Ramadan and celebration of Eid al-Fitr with a picnic.

2 years ago

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Elections
Philadelphia
Religion
Billy Penn

Pennsylvania’s primary lands on Passover this year. Here’s what you need to know to vote

City commissioners and voter advocates are helping Philadelphians who observe Passover cast their votes.

2 years ago

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Government
Philadelphia
Policing

Mayor Parker introduces new prisons commissioner, who says he’s ready to fix jail system

The public service vet inherits an ailing city department facing a troubling vacancy rate and funding woes.

2 years ago

Mae Krier
Gender
Military
National
Pennsylvania

Levittown resident to accept Congressional Medal of Honor on behalf of World War II–era ‘Rosie the Riveters’

The women of World War II who inspired the now-iconic “Rosie the Riveter” movement will be awarded the long-overdue honor Wednesday.

2 years ago

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Cherelle Parker
Innovation
K-12
Kids
Philadelphia

Philadelphia bolsters city-sponsored youth programs to keep kids engaged and off the streets this summer

Leaders hope to avoid the “summer slide” with more than 30,000 slots available for youth entertainment and education.

2 years ago

Ultimate Frisbee
Gender
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Philadelphia Surge season arrives with aim of growing opportunities for women and nonbinary athletes

The ultimate disc team hopes to build on its inaugural season both growing its fan base and extending its play into the postseason.

2 years ago

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NPR
Business
Food & Drink
New Jersey

New Jersey diners adapt to survive in state dubbed ‘diner capital of the world’

An unofficial New Jersey diner coalition estimates that there are around 450 diners in the state, more per capita than any other state in the United States.

2 years ago

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