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Sewage spill into Indian River Bay shuts down shellfishing
Delaware has banned mussel and clam harvests until the end of the month after a Millsboro wastewater facility discharged raw sewage into a tributary of the Indian River.
2 years ago
These are the five possible designs for Philly’s permanent Harriet Tubman statue
You have until Sept. 1 to share thoughts and vote for your fave.
2 years ago
4th body recovered after house explosion in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Authorities say a 1-year-old girl and a 16-year-old girl were injured in the blast on Northwest Boulevard.
2 years ago
Everything we know about the 100-gallon oil spill at the Philadelphia Navy Yard
It’s not yet clear where the oil came from, but officials say there’s no public threat.
2 years ago
‘A beacon of equity’: New Project HOME development marks a new milestone
The Inn of the Amazing Mercy will provide short-term and permanent supportive housing to more than 60 residents.
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Listen 1:15Flight school plane flips after crash at Northeast Philadelphia Airport
One person was injured when a small plane crashed and flipped over at Northeast Philadelphia Airport.
2 years ago
Word spread quickly among Philly’s Latino community about the destructive blaze. Now the owners are trying to woo customers back.
2 years ago
Coast Guard responds to oil spill in Philadelphia Navy Yard
The Philadelphia Fire Department said about 100 gallons of oil spilled and some did leak into the waterway.
2 years ago
Archaeologists are digging to the bottom of Philadelphia’s Black Bottom
An urban archaeological excavation is searching for artifacts from the West Philly neighborhood destroyed 50 years ago.
2 years ago
Listen 1:19‘Hearing somebody’s voice and feeling safe’: How Philly’s ‘heatline’ offers help during heat waves
Callers to the heatline tend to seek tips on staying safe, ask about free air conditioners, or report symptoms of heat-related illness, its director said.
2 years ago
Drexel University men’s basketball player found dead inside on-campus apartment
Terrence Butler was a native of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, according to the school's website.
2 years ago
With Brazil’s exit, Marta delivers an emotional farewell to the World Cup
She holds the record for most World Cup goals scored by a man or woman.
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The extensive Holocaust memorial hiding in plain sight at the center of Philadelphia
With the recent increase in antisemitism across the country, the Center City installation is more relevant than ever.
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In Philadelphia, a city with one of the highest concentrations of Black residents in the U.S., the proportion of Black teachers has been sliding.
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Last Thursday’s film premiere proves just how beloved the Kensington Storefront was — and how it may be coming to life again.
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