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Partisan stalemate keeps child sexual assault lawsuit window from advancing in Pennsylvania
Child sexual abuse survivors are pressing Pennsylvania lawmakers to move ahead with opening a two-year window for them to file otherwise outdated lawsuits over their claims.
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Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth,’ raises the holiday flag in Philly
Opal Lee, 96, of Fort Worth, Texas, came to Philadelphia to mark the federal holiday she is credited with creating.
3 days ago
More than 150,000 at-home ID kits provided to Delaware families will help investigators locate the kids should they go missing.
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Philly Pride 365 serves as a reminder that fight for LGBTQ+ rights is year-round
Thousands marched down Walnut Street in Philadelphia’s Gayborhood for Philly Pride 365, connecting generations in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights.
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Listen 1:00Build Back Better plan could create a new middle class in Philadelphia, union leader says
Local Philadelphia union leaders discuss how the Biden infrastructure program will improve the chances of low income workers moving into a middle class paycheck.
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Delaware County holds its first-ever LGBTQ Pride parade
Community members from across Delco paraded through Media Borough to celebrate the beginning of Pride Month and the launch of the inaugural event.
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Philly’s Share Food Program is launching an ambitious campaign to combat the city’s hunger crisis
The nonprofit plans to renovate its headquarters that sits inside a 100-year old factory into a state-of-the-art food distribution center to deliver food to more people.
5 days ago
South Jersey wildfire now 50% contained
The Allen Road Wildfire has burned more than 5,000 acres within the Bass River State Forest and was 50% contained as of Thursday evening.
7 days ago
North Philadelphians discuss involving youth with historic preservation during Bridging Blocks event
North Philadelphians talked about the importance of engaging with the youth to preserve Philadelphia’s history.
7 days ago
Listen 1:01Philadelphia metro labor market ‘really resilient’ as region rebounds
New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that health services and hospitality drove job growth across the Philadelphia metro area over the past 12 months.
7 days ago
Listen 1:38Bank set to settle lending discrimination lawsuit alleging ‘redlining’ in Philly area
The agreement is part of a broader initiative to root out the discriminatory practice.
7 days ago
Philadelphia Insectarium evicted: ‘Every window and every mirror was shattered’
The museum's managers had not paid the mortgage for years, leading to a debt of close to $1 million.
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Philly ‘water bar’ back at City Hall to let you taste the tap water
The water bar is an ongoing effort by the Philadelphia Water Department to build trust in the city’s tap water, which officials say meets state and federal standards.
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Project HOME to launch ‘groundbreaking’ collaborative to address Philly’s opioid epidemic
The nonprofit is teaming up with three hospital systems to provide people a direct path from the emergency room to supportive housing.
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Listen 1:22Black Clergy of Philadelphia hosting summit on violence
The Black Clergy of Philadelphia believes its summit can result in a workable plan to help fight continued violence in the city.
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