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Thousands attend Celebration of Life for legendary Philly DJ Jerry Blavat
"Jerry wished for a big celebration of life," his family's statement said. "And we have a big one planned."
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Delaware County making significant gains in reducing prison population
Several years ago, Delaware County was “incarcerating at levels that were unmatched across the state.” Now, county officials say they have changed course.
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Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols’ death
Video showing five Memphis officers beating a Black man has been made public.
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Clock Tower Schools will reopen Glen Mills with additional oversight, says DHS
Officials say Clock Tower Schools is a new entity, even though it includes people who worked for Glen Mills Schools, which closed in 2019 due to abuse allegations.
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Videos like the Tyre Nichols footage can be traumatic. An expert shares ways to cope
People can experience symptoms of PTSD after being exposed to videos with violence and death. Those symptoms can show up immediately or weeks later.
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Can you talk about the Eagles’ chances without jinxing them? Experts weigh in
With Philly sports fans, superstition runs deep.
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birdSEED nonprofit, giving grants to first-time homebuyers, expands to Philadelphia
So far the DC-based group has awarded 21 provisional grants in its original city, plus four in Philly.
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Philly’s Free Library is making space for people to create
A new weekly program invites library-goers to crochet, knit, embroider, and sew, no matter their skill level.
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Listen 1:50Camden County Sheriff becomes first Black president of N.J. sheriffs’ association
After his installation, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) honored him for his historic ascension to lead the sheriffs’ association.
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Electric vehicles take the spotlight at 2023 Philadelphia Auto Show
A massive electric vehicle test track sits amid hundreds of vehicles on display. It's a big upgrade from the dark corner where it was at last year’s show.
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At this San Francisco bar favored by Eagles fans, Niners supporters may have to wait
Owner Cyril Hackett expects 80% of Kezar Pub’s patrons on Sunday to be rooting for Philadelphia.
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How Pennsylvania homeowners can apply for mortgage and utility assistance
The Pennsylvania Homeowner Assistance Fund can help people who fell behind on mortgage, utilities during the pandemic — but be prepared for a wait.
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‘This is a brotherhood’: Philadelphians voice support for ‘bike life’ at community forum
WHYY News and the Free Library of Philadelphia hosted a community forum Wednesday to discuss the multifaceted topic of motorbikes and ATVs in the city.
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Philadelphia real estate market is returning to ‘normal’
Home buying is more predictable as the Philadelphia real estate market recovers from the COVID-19 uncertainty.
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Philly water rates could soon rise under city proposal
The two-part filing will include an increase designed to cover "costs of essential services" to keep the city's municipally-owned utility stable.
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