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Officers shot in Philadelphia International Airport parking garage identified; 1 killed

An "immediate" reward of $168,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

3 years ago

Palestinians leave their houses following Israeli airstrikes in Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
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Israel orders unprecedented evacuation of 1 million in Gaza as possible ground offensive looms

The U.N. warned that so many people fleeing en masse would be calamitous.d

3 years ago

Fans celebrate as the Phillies clinch their spot in the NLCS, putting them one step closer to the World Series on October 12 2023 (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
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Photo essay: Fans celebrate 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves as Phillies advance to NLCS for the second year in a row

The Phillies will take the weekend to recover before playing the Diamondbacks in the first game of the National League Championship Series Monday.

3 years ago

Fans outside of Citizen Bank Park
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Castellanos hits 2 homers, powers Phillies past Braves 3-1 and into NLCS for 2nd straight season

The Phillies set off fireworks, the Liberty Bell rang and the reigning National League champions were ready to pop bubbly again.

3 years ago

Photo of Laor Abramov
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New Jersey
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New Jersey native, DJ confirmed dead in Israel amid growing war

His parents call him a gentle giant and say they can't understand why anyone would want to hurt him.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a three run home run during the third inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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‘Atta boy’: The ballad of Bryce Harper and Orlando Arcia

The Phillies slugger doesn’t need any extra motivation — but it never hurts to give him some. Sorry not sorry, Braves.

3 years ago

A view from above of the Schuylkill River and the Schuylkill River Trail in Center City Philadelphia
Environment
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Philadelphia

3,000-plus illegally dumped tires found in dredging of Schuylkill River

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says that more than 3,000 tires have been hauled out of the River during the second phase of the project aimed at clearing the river.

3 years ago

Protesters march down the street.
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Media
Philadelphia

Supporters of Palestine are protesting Philly news coverage. Here’s what they want to see from outlets going forward

The Philly Palestine Coalition organized the rally and criticized media coverage of the Israel-Hamas conflict, calling it “minimal.”

3 years ago

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Alisha Gillespie and her 10 year-old son, Zion, on their block in Chester, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania
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Pandemic-era benefits are long gone. Philly advocates are trying to bridge the gap for families living in poverty

Families with low income are determined to break the cycle. But the end of some federal assistance is making that harder, experts say.

3 years ago

Listen 3:28
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Delaware
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‘I’m not by myself’: Wilmington moms who lost children to gun violence forge bonds amid grief

City Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver organized the women. They meet regularly to share a meal, commiserate, and offer each other a shoulder.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a home run
Philadelphia
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Bryce Harper slugs 2 more homers as Phillies pound Braves 10-2 in Game 3 of NL Division Series

The Phillies took a 2-1 lead and can advance to the NL Championship Series for the second straight season with a win at home Thursday.

3 years ago

Biden speaks from a podium
Government
International
National

The number of U.S. citizens killed in the Israel-Hamas war rises to 22

U.S. citizens also are among the estimated 150 hostages captured by Hamas militants during their shocking weekend assault on Israel, President Joe Biden confirmed on Tuesday.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia Eagles regularly run the quarterback sneak, aka the tush push, aka the brotherly shove — they're better at it than any other team in the NFL.
Media
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

The Eagles’ unstoppable ‘Brotherly Shove’ is the talk of the NFL. Where’d the name come from?

A redditor who pushed for the phrase is living his best life now that it’s been adopted by media — and the NFL.

3 years ago

missiles flying over Israel
NPR
International
Military

Why Hamas and Israel reached this moment now — and what comes next

The conflict is expected to escalate even further in the coming days. But for now, Hamas sees itself with the upper hand.

3 years ago

2 dogs in a shelter
Animals
Philadelphia
6abc

Amid overcrowding, ACCT Philly is being forced to euthanize some animals. The shelter is pleading for the public’s help

The city's only open-intake shelter has over 130 dogs looking for homes and more than 150 cats.

3 years ago

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