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Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. Hosted by Meg Wolitzer.

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4 things to know on Labor Day — from the Hot Labor Summer to the Hollywood strikes

This Labor Day, one thing's for sure: Organized labor is on the move.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia

Biden joins thousands of workers for the 36th annual tri-state Labor Day festival in Philadelphia

Over 5,000 people attended Philadelphia's 36th annual Labor Day festival. President Joe Biden kicked off the celebrations and emphasized the importance of workers' rights.

3 years ago

Strike in LOVE Park
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Billy Penn

Philly was an epicenter for ‘Hot Labor Summer,’ with thousands on strike, in rallies and at the negotiating table

Philadelphia also has a rare union decertification effort underway.

3 years ago

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Employment
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Philadelphia

Philly’s Good Karma Cafe Workers United union may dissolve

More than a year after Good Karma Cafe workers voted for a union, there’s still no contract so there’s a new election that may kick out Workers United.

3 years ago

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Animals
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Philadelphia

‘It’s a bonding thing’: Free festival aims to get Philadelphians into fishing

The annual Philly Fun Fishing Fest is coming up on Saturday, Sept. 9 along the Schuylkill River.

3 years ago

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U.S. guard Tyrese Haliburton (4) leads the team off the court after a loss to Lithuania in a Basketball World Cup second-round match in Manila, Philippines Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023
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U.S. falls to Lithuania at Basketball World Cup but still qualifies for Paris Olympics

The loss was the first for the U.S. in 10 games this summer, counting five exhibition games on the way to the World Cup.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm hits a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Sports

Bohm, Realmuto hit back-to-back homers as Phillies rally for 4-2 victory over Brewers

The Phillies snapped a three-game losing streak and maintained their 2 1/2-game lead over the Cubs in a crowded NL wild-card race.

3 years ago

The Acarajè Drum Community took center stage at Penn's Landing during the Brazilian Day Philadelphia event on Sunday
Community Events
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Philadelphia

On its 10th anniversary, Brazilian Day Philadelphia draws thousands to Penn’s Landing

Attendees were immersed in Brazilian cuisine, art, and music in celebration of Brazil’s independence and its cultural contributions to Philadelphia.

3 years ago

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Criminal Justice
Incarceration
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
6abc

4 confirmed sightings of escaped Chester County prisoner; residents urged to stay on alert

Danelo Cavalcante was spotted Saturday on surveillance video on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township.

3 years ago

Many dressed in traditional German clothing for the Cannstatter Volksfest Verein Labor Day festival in Northeast Philadelphia. (Austin Berner)
Community Events
Billy Penn

Dirndl and lederhosen fill Northeast Philly fairgrounds for the Cannstatter Volksfest Verein Labor Day weekend festival

It’s the 151st anniversary of the Labor Day weekend festival from one of the country’s oldest German-American clubs.

3 years ago

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New Jersey
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6abc

New Jersey wildfire possibly caused by plane crash grows to 831 acres, 70% contained

Officials say the wildfire has grown to 831 acres and is 70% contained, as of 10:30 a.m. Monday.

3 years ago

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First annual EcoFest is coming to Media Borough

Transition Town Greater Media is hosting its first annual EcoFest on Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Park in Media Borough.

3 years ago

Burning Man attendee Josh Lease climbed on top of his camp's trailer to take a photo of the rainbow that emerged after heavy rains brought muddy grounds at the Black Rock City playa on Saturday
NPR
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National
Public Safety

One death reported after storms leave thousands stranded at Burning Man Festival

The festival organizers said access to and from Nevada's Black Rock Desert where the annual event takes place is closed, after nearly an inch of rainfall created mud-bath-like

3 years ago

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Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Visual Arts

The walls that speak: Philadelphia’s top triumphs and trials in street art

Though Philadelphia’s murals are staples of the city, not all of these artistic expressions are embraced with open arms.

3 years ago

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Government Accountability
Immigration
New Jersey

South Jersey leaders oppose proposal to shelter migrants at Atlantic City International Airport

The federally-owned facility is one of 11 sites suggested to New York City Mayor Eric Adams to send migrants, according to a news report.

3 years ago

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