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A sign reading Meglio Furs hangs from the side of a building in South Philly
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Billy Penn

Iconic Meglio Furs sign disappears from South Broad

The neon signage had become something of a landmark. Developers haven’t yet said what they plan to do with the 1950s relic.

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Posters of children held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are displayed with toys
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What does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas look like?

Under its terms, Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day halt in hostilities.

2 years ago

Franklin Square is lit up for the holidays
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How Franklin Square prepares for its annual holiday light spectacular

This year’s show kicked off last week, but organizers started hanging lights in October. The display has grown over the past decade.

2 years ago

Sam Aziz
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‘There’s joy on South Street’: Photographer draws inspiration from family memories to build his own community

People walking on South Street may have gotten their photos taken by a photographer called Sami Aziz. Here’s the story of @southstreetsam.

2 years ago

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Joe Cacia watches as his father prepares a tag for a turkey at their South Philadelphia
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Philadelphia

Dozens of bakery customers line up for a South Philly turkey roasting tradition

For decades, residents have been lining up outside the Ritner Street bakery on cold Thanksgiving mornings to drop off their birds for roasting.

2 years ago

Backed up Philly Traffic
Philadelphia
Transportation

I-95 reopens near Commodore Barry Bridge after multi-vehicle crash

Interstate 95 returns to normal operations after shutdown due to a multi-vehicle crash thursday morning.

2 years ago

Dogs play in a lake
NPR
Animals

Could a ‘funky’ pathogen be sickening dogs? Scientists search for clues

Dogs around the country are becoming sick with an unknown respiratory illness. Some veterinarians are warning dog owners to take precautions.

2 years ago

Amelia Carter and Beth Lewis
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

7th Ward artists weave together surprise connections at ‘Black Futures’ salon

The “Legacy Reclaimed” salon highlighted the discovery of shared history by a trio of artmakers who’d never before worked together.

2 years ago

WHYY on 6th Street in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia

Philly philanthropists give $2 million to help newsrooms — including WHYY’s Billy Penn

The grant is intended to help news organizations reach financial sustainability in the face of a widespread crisis in local journalism.

2 years ago

Water pours from a faucet.
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Food & Drink
Infrastructure

Water and sewer providers talk turkey: Stop putting grease down your sinks

Turkey grease can clog sewer mains, increasing the risk of sewer spills.

2 years ago

Nicole Seahorne Hameen looks upwards while holding a pair of binoculars. Other members of the bird watching group are visible in the background, also looking skyward.
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Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Shopping? Take a hike! Philly has options to get outside on Black Friday

Philadelphia has 800 miles of trails. Groups are organizing walks to get folks outside on the biggest shopping day of the year.

2 years ago

A transit security officer works on the platform of the Girard stop
Philadelphia
Policing
Transportation

SEPTA’s transit police union hits pause on strike as negotiations continue

A new deadline has been set for Dec. 13 to decide on a new agreement or go on strike.

2 years ago

Evidence markers are seen at the scene of a mass shooting
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Philadelphia
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Police say some 70 bullets fired in North Philly shooting that left 2 dead, 5 wounded

Police identified the victims as Roger Marquez and Leon Pierre.

2 years ago

Volunteers at a food bank
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New Jersey

N.J. food bank offering support as the holiday season begins

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey distributes food to those in need, and also works on the root cause of food insecurity.

2 years ago

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Employment
Philadelphia
Policing
Transportation

Little progress reported as negotiations between SEPTA and transit police union continue

FOTP Lodge #109, which represents SEPTA’s 178 patrol officers, says officers have worked without a contract for the last seven months.

2 years ago

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