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Philadelphia
Protests
Public Spaces

More large trees cut down at South Philly’s FDR Park

Forty-eight “heritage” trees have been cut down in the park’s former golf course to make way for athletic fields and courts.

2 years ago

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Delaware
Immigration

Delaware’s 14,000 immigrants eligible for naturalization face complex path to citizenship

Of the state’s 100,000 immigrants, only 14,000 are eligible for naturalization. Here’s a look at some of the complex legal hurdles.

2 years ago

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Billy Penn

The Rocky Statue is set for maintenance between rounds of sparring with Philly’s elements

Visitors trying to get a photo of Sylvester Stallone’s iconic fictional Philly world champion will also see conservators cleaning it.

2 years ago

Voffee Jabateh and Ahsan Nasratullah
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Infrastructure
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Philadelphia

Africatown’s new $23M center is one step closer to reality in Southwest Philly

The African Center will span 37,000 square feet. Plans include a community center, restaurant, health clinic, day care and office space.

2 years ago

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NPR
History
National
Philadelphia
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She survived the 1970 Kent State shooting. Here’s her message to student activists

Roseann "Chic" Canfora was among the May 4, 1970 protesters fired at by the Ohio National Guard. Nine were injured and four were killed — including her brother.

2 years ago

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Animals
Delaware
6abc

Beached whale found on Delaware shore near Indian River Inlet Bridge

A representative of the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute said the 50-foot-long whale is likely close to dying.

2 years ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia
Sports

Tens of thousands of people race through Philadelphia for the Broad Street Run

Kevin McDonnell finished first overall with a time of 47:33.

2 years ago

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NPR
National

Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says

The fatal collision is being investigated "only as a traffic crash" and there was no threat to the president's residence, law enforcement authorities said.

2 years ago

Participants in the WHYY News Civic Dialogue Summit at the Liberty Bell. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY News)
Media
Philadelphia

5 key takeaways on civic dialogue and journalism from WHYY News summit

The conference boasted a full roster of local journalism experts who shared their thoughts on cultivating civic dialogue with audiences.

2 years ago

Army supplies on a boat
International
Military

A senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in ‘full-blown famine’

Cindy McCain said a cease-fire and a greatly increased flow of aid through land and sea routes was essential to confronting the growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Philly Girls Jump celebrate ‘Double Dutch Day’ with an Awbury Park bash Saturday

Philadelphia City Council declared every first Saturday in May a day to commemorate the recreational skipping activity.

2 years ago

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Employment
Health Care
Philadelphia
Protests

The ‘backbone of the hospital’: Penn Medicine residents are rallying for higher salaries, better working conditions

"World-class health care institutions have to pay world-class wages and offer their workers respect,” said one Philly City Council member.

2 years ago

William Noel stands
History
Innovation
Philadelphia
Technology

William Noel, groundbreaking librarian and open data advocate, has died

The Philadelphia native was honored at the White House for his advocacy of unrestricted digital information access.

2 years ago

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Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania

As spring flowers bloom, Callery pear trees can no longer be planted in Pa.

Pennsylvania is just one of more than a dozen states that have recently banned — or want to ban — the ornamental tree.

2 years ago

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The reopening of Jim's Steaks on South Street
Food & Drink
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘New beginnings’ at Jim’s Steaks on South Street

Customers lined up for Wednesday’s reopening to relive old memories and explore an iconic refurbishment.

2 years ago

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