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How local news can help heal Philly’s gun violence crisis, instead of make it worse
A workshop brought together journalists, researchers and advocates to seek a better way. “I was mad at the world because of the media,” one survivor said.
2 years ago
Philadelphia Union to build $55 million sports complex
Plans for the 32-acre sports and recreation complex will include indoor and outdoor fields, courts, and a weight room. Construction will cost more than $55 million.
2 years ago
A Delaware food bank is breaking ground on downstate location to meet rise in demand
The new 67,000-square-foot facility in Kent County will provide expanded training programs and wider food distribution capabilities.
2 years ago
A Musk retweet: Tesla CEO says he’ll pay $44B to buy Twitter
Musk made the proposal in a letter to Twitter that the company disclosed in a filing Tuesday with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
2 years ago
Phillies down Astros for 1st playoff berth since 2011
“This is the goal,” Harper said. “This is what you play for.”
2 years ago
Around the world, protesters take to the streets in solidarity with Iranian women
Protesters have gathered in cities around the world in recent days in a show of solidarity with women in Iran.
2 years ago
Catalytic converters stolen from 5 school buses in Bucks County
Thieves go after the catalytic converters because they contain precious metals with skyrocketing values.
2 years ago
First Queertoberfest brings the ‘best of both worlds’ for Philadelphia’s LGBTQ community
The sold-out fall festival could be the first of many new events for Philadelphia’s queer community, according to organizers.
2 years ago
Listen 1:12Feds vow major aid for Hurricane Ian victims amid rescues
U.S. officials are vowing to unleash an unprecedented amount of federal disaster aid in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian as the death toll rises amid recovery efforts.
2 years ago
More than 100,000 clients in Puerto Rico are still without power 2 weeks after Fiona
Nearly a third of customers in Puerto Rico's westernmost municipalities are still waiting for electricity.
2 years ago
Starbucks workers have unionized at record speed; many fear retaliation now
More than 300 Starbucks stores have held union elections in less than a year, a remarkable feat. But now workers blame union busting by Starbucks for a slowdown.
2 years ago
Area moms say they love the neighborhood and don’t blame RHS kids — but worry that nowhere is safe
Area moms say they love the neighborhood and don’t blame RHS kids — but worry that nowhere is safe.
2 years ago
125 die as tear gas triggers crush at Indonesia soccer match
Panic and a chaotic run for exits after police fired tear gas at an Indonesian soccer match has left at least 125 dead.
2 years ago
Montgomery County is holding a free name change clinic to help trans and nonbinary residents
The registration deadline is Monday for LGBTQ residents in Montgomery County to take advantage of a free legal name change clinic on Oct. 15.
2 years ago
Dozens dead from Ian, one of strongest, costliest U.S. storms
Rescuers continue to search for survivors in flooded homes in Florida after Hurricane Ian's passage earlier this week.
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