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Community

Volunteers sorting food at a food bank.
Delaware
Economic Development
Income Inequality

Delaware community centers get $69.5 million in pandemic relief grants

The money will help 29 agencies statewide build and renovate facilities to help residents with work, education, and health monitoring.

2 years ago

(Courtesy of the Pennsylvania SPCA)
Animals
Philadelphia

More than 70 dogs removed from home in Philadelphia’s Kensington section

After medical examinations, the animals will be available for adoption.

2 years ago

People pose, smiling for a photo outside of a house.
Delaware
Housing

Rent-to-own program offers New Castle County renters an alternative to skyrocketing housing costs

The new rent-to-own program gives Northern Delaware renters a chance to improve their credit and ease financial concerns.

2 years ago

Listen 1:21
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper, back center, is held back from pursuing Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Jake Bird by, from front left, Colorado's Ryan McMahon, first base umpire Ben May and Philadelphia third base coach Dusty Wathan in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Denver. 
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Philadelphia
Sports

Phillies’ Bryce Harper ejected after charging Rockies dugout

Harper appeared to respond to Colorado reliever Jake Bird, who clapped a hand against his glove and said something toward the Philadelphia dugout.

2 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) is seated near guard De'Anthony Melton, left, as the 76ers trail the Boston Celtics during the second half of Game 7 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series, Sunday, May 14, 2023, in Boston
Philadelphia
Sports

Tatum sets Game 7 record with 51 points, Celtics beat 76ers 112-88

The Celtics will face the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals. They begin on Wednesday in Boston.

2 years ago

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Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) handles the ball during the first half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Memphis, Tenn. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill)
NPR
National
Sports

Memphis Grizzlies suspend Ja Morant after a video in which he appears to flash a gun

A video circulating on social media shows Morant in a car with several other people, and at one point the NBA star is seen holding what appears to be a gun.

2 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid shoots against Boston Celtics' Derrick White during the second half of Game 6 of an NBA basketball playoffs Eastern Conference semifinal, Thursday, May 11, 2023, in Philadelphia
Sports

76ers, Celtics ready for Game 7 at TD Garden for spot in East finals vs. Heat

Neither team needed seven games in the first round, though both have some experience in winner-take-all games.

2 years ago

People hug outside the scene after a shooting at Tops supermarket, May 14, 2022, in Buffalo, N.Y. The city of Buffalo will pause Sunday, May 14, 2023 to mark the passing of one year since a gunman killed 10 people and injured three others in a racist attack that targeted Black people at a city supermarket
Community Events
Gun Violence
National
Public Safety

Moment of silence, bell tolling for Buffalo supermarket mass shooting victims 1 year after massacre

Mayor Byron Brown led a moment of silence outside of the Tops Friendly Market on the city's east side Sunday.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Union's Julian Carranza celebrates his goal
Philadelphia
Sports

Carranza’s goal sends Union to 2-1 victory over Rapids

The Union have won three straight and they’re undefeated in their last four league games.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts looks on after the team defeated the Dallas Cowboys on October 16, 2022, in Philadelphia.
NPR
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl veteran Jalen Hurts just earned a master’s degree

The 24-year-old pro footballer earned a master's degree in human relations from Oklahoma, where he transferred as a graduate student in 2019.

2 years ago

An ambulance driving on a major road in Philly.
Business
Employment
Philadelphia

Center City seeing more foot traffic, but business district still working to draw back employees to the office

A recent survey of Philly businesses showed workers seem to be taking a stand against returning to the office full time.

2 years ago

Portraits of people are displayed outdoors, as viewers seated in chairs look on.
Community Events
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Portrait exhibit honors victims of Philadelphia gun violence ahead of Mother’s Day

The art exhibit at City Hall featured the portraits of 55 homicide victims as a way to help grieving mothers who’ve lost children to gun violence.

2 years ago

Holly Alvarez of Holly Rose Wholesale florist in Mount Laurel, N.J., carries a bundle of roses that will be used to make Mothers Day bouquets for women whos children have died. Working with the Compassionate Friends of Camden County, Alvarez will deliver about 50 bouquets on Mothers Day. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Home & Family
New Jersey
Public Safety

South Jersey florist honoring mothers who are grieving on Mother’s Day

Holly Alvarez, who is a co-owner of Holly Rose Wholesale in Mount Laurel, will spend Mother’s Day delivering bouquets to at least 40 grieving mothers.

2 years ago

Trevor Clifford, with the help of friend Abe Rosenthal, turned a Cannondale bike into a Pac-Man themed
Outdoors
Performing Arts
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Gearing up for mud: Racers and obstacle-makers prepare for the infamous Kensington Derby & Arts Festival

When it comes to showcasing Philly’s DIY spirit and love for the absurd, few events can compare.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is shown up close, with a city block and street visible behind her.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety

Philly’s first female top cop wants to change public opinion about law enforcement, and herself

A new mayor will need to partner with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw — or replace her — to tackle the city’s gun violence crisis.

2 years ago

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