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8 things to know ahead of the Phillies’ wild card series against the Marlins
Miami’s got the league batting champ — but he might not play. They’re not great on offense — but do love a comeback.
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Thursday’s conversation followed several days of unrest, after the decision by Judge Wendy L. Pew to drop charges against Mark Dial.
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Listen 1:3214-year-old driver charged after multi-car crash on Schuylkill Expressway; 15-year-old killed
The 15-year-old and three other minors who were inside the car were taken to CHOP.. The 15-year-old succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
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Philly journalist Josh Kruger fatally shot inside Point Breeze home
"His recovery, survival, and successes showed what's possible when elected leaders reject bigotry and work to uplift all people," said the LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee.
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The Phillies are set to take on the Marlins in the Wild Card Series. Here’s what you need to know
The series starts Tuesday night at Citizen's Bank Park.
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Climate solutions are necessary. So NPR is dedicating a week to highlighting them
When people talk about climate change, you often hear hopelessness. But what if we reframe the conversation?
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‘They’re gonna get you’: Southbridge residents seek relief from decades-old mosquito problem
Scientists say the mosquito problem could worsen as climate change threatens more rain and increased sea levels.
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Listen 5:23Exclusive video captures smoke shop raid in Philadelphia
Law enforcement raided a total of five smoke shops in Philadelphia and South Jersey.
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A program that’s helped launch nearly 800 Delaware entrepreneurs gets financial boost
West End Neighborhood House’s Launcher program is getting $300,000 to add classes and expand entrepreneurship, job creation, and economic growth.
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Philly activists, police, and politicians discuss blueprint to stem gun violence
On Saturday, community activists, policymakers, and law enforcement officials talked about how to reduce shootings in Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:17Personal connections to the South Philly bakery span generations, state lines and, in some cases, international borders.
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Deadline for tax relief program could be extended for Philly homeowners
Legislation introduced in City Council would give residents more time to sign up for the Longtime Owner Occupants Program.
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Phillies’ Harper flips out on ump, tosses helmet into the stands where it’s retrieved by 10-year-old
Bryce Harper later signed the helmet for the young Phillies fan, and added a No. 3 and Philly Philly! inscription.
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Store clerk shot during argument in Philadelphia’s Summerdale neighborhood
Police say the 47-year-old male clerk was unloading soda bottles outside of the business when the gunfire rang out.
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Most Philadelphia liquor stores reopen, but some could be closed for weeks
Officials said it could take days, or weeks, to secure and repair the stores that are still closed.
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