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Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe hopes ‘Philly likes Bahamians’ after 76ers take him No. 3 overall in NBA draft
The Philadelphia 76ers have selected Baylor’s VJ Edgecombe with the No. 3 overall pick in the NBA draft.
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Lifeguard impaled by beach umbrella at Asbury Park, N.J.: ‘Tough young woman’
Asbury Park Fire Department Chief Kevin Keddy said the umbrella went through the woman's upper left shoulder and came out her back.
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On a sweltering afternoon, this bar served as a gathering spot for Chelsea fans heading to that night’s game.
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Members of the AFSCME DC 33 union authorized a strike last week, and their deal ends June 30. Here’s what’s at stake and which key services are at risk.
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Volunteers use the universal language of music to soothe stressed shelter animals
The nonprofit Wild Tunes has enlisted about 100 volunteer musicians and singers of all ages and abilities to perform at nine shelters in New Jersey, Houston and Denver.
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New Spanish and Chinese ‘How Philly Works’ guides aim to break language barriers for voters
The Committee of Seventy launched Spanish and Chinese editions of its civic education guides to help non-English speakers better understand Philadelphia’s government.
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The soccer crowds have brought passion, noise and one or two flares as the city gets a taste of what’s to come next year.
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The standard intersection at the edge of the Pearl Pointe Luxury Apartment complex has two different designations for the street that runs through it.
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Listen 1:33WHYY News wins 21 Professional Keystone Media Awards for 2024 work
“This robust slate of Keystone awards affirms the reason why WHYY is considered one of the most trusted sources of news,” Bill Marrazzo, president and CEO, said.
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The prominent Philly nonprofit turned a blind eye to pilfered funds, a tech worker contends. The nonprofit has sued her for defamation.
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Juneteenth's 160th anniversary celebrations at Malcolm X Park on Sunday brought together vendors and community members to celebrate culture and creativity.
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Philadelphians rally for ‘No War on Iran’
The action comes as President Donald Trump said he is weighing U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Listen 1:15Meet the 99-year-old who has helped 12,000 adults get back to work in Kensington and beyond
Over the past 45 years, Baker Industries has helped tens of thousands of adults transition back into the workforce in both Malvern and Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:06Chester County’s Voices Underground is creating a national memorial to the Underground Railroad
Three sites will tell different facets of the history of the Underground Railroad in Chester County.
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Listen 1:18African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with block party
The Museum brought Philadelphians together in celebration of the holiday’s 160th anniversary.
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