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Bryce Harper hits 300th homer, going deep against the Los Angeles Angels’ Matt Moore
The two-run drive, in Harper’s 1,481st game, put Philadelphia ahead 8-7.
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‘Disrespectful:’ Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial vandalized
Officials said they are working to review any possible surveillance video.
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According to the city Health Department, 1,413 people died from drug overdoses in Philadelphia last year.
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Spain has condemned inappropriate World Cup kiss. Can it now reckon with sexism in soccer?
The apparent abuse of authority by Luis Rubiales has also brought the nation that has made strides in gender equality face-to-face with the sexism that still runs deep.
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Philly’s Black-owned businesses are still decades behind despite affirmative action
Why isn’t the business world a level playing field for women and minority-owned businesses decades later?
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Housing advocates say Philly’s for-profit eviction system lacks dignity and compassion
During a committee hearing, lawmakers looked for potential ways to improve the city’s Landlord and Tenant Office.
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Listen 1:11SEIU workers stage massive rally in Philly as cleaners fight for better wages
Members of the Service Employees International Union from the New York area filled buses in support of their Philly counterparts.
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Emergency alerts are on the rise in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know
Everything from chemical spills to bridge collapses have triggered recent emergency notifications. Here’s how to navigate the systems behind them.
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Road rage led to fatal shooting near Independence Hall, Philadelphia police say
According to investigators, that road rage incident involved a group of motorcyclists and the driver of a Cadillac.
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Simone Biles wins a record 8th U.S. Gymnastics title a full decade after her first
Biles will next compete at the world championships in Belgium this fall, where she will look to add to her record total of 25 medals at the meet.
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Riders in various states of undress cruise Philadelphia streets in 14th naked bike ride
The annual ride is billed as promoting cycling as a key form of transportation and fuel-conscious consumption. It is also meant to encourage body positivity.
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Vineland’s Palace of Depression is flourishing with the aid of volunteers
The Palace of Depression was built in 1932 out of one man’s imagination, but was destroyed in the 1960s. A decade later, a father and son worked to rebuild it.
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Listen 4:42New Jersey’s Sikh community want schools to teach kids about Sikhism
A N.J. resident drafted a resolution urging the state to incorporate instruction on Sikhism into grade-school curriculum. Community members say it could help prevent bullying.
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Local, national, and international journalists represented during ONA23 in Philadelphia
This past week, Philadelphia played host to 1,707 media professionals from across the globe for the first part of the Online News Association’s 2023 convention.
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Ukrainian Folk Festival highlights unity between Ukraine and U.S. amid ongoing war
Thousands flocked to Horsham, Pa. Sunday for the Ukrainian Folk Festival — immersing attendees in Ukrainian culture while celebrating “liberty and unity” with the U.S.
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