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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

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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

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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

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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

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‘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.

2 years ago

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Flight 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

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Food & Drink
Philadelphia
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Tierra Colombiana reopened quickly after fire, thanks to support from Philadelphia’s Latino community

Word spread quickly among Philly’s Latino community about the destructive blaze. Now the owners are trying to woo customers back.

2 years ago

Oil spill
Environment
Philadelphia
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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

Penn anthropology student Autumn Melvin shares the day's finds with community activists Chris Burney (left) and James Wright.
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Philadelphia

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

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‘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

A person walks by a sign reading Drexel University.
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Sports
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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

Brazil forward Marta waves after the World Cup match against Jamaica in Melbourne on Wednesday.
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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.

2 years ago

History
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Billy Penn

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.

2 years ago

Rhonda Hicks
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K-12
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Burnout, low pay and politics are driving away Pa. teachers. Turnover is soaring for educators of color

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.

2 years ago

Artists involved with the Kensington Storefront stand at the front of a room.
Behavioral Health
Movies
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Its closure in 2020 crushed a community. A new short documentary is bringing the Kensington Storefront back to life

Last Thursday’s film premiere proves just how beloved the Kensington Storefront was — and how it may be coming to life again.

2 years ago

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