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What are the odds? A Yankees pitcher throws a prized rarity: the perfect game
New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán threw a perfect game Wednesday, just the fourth in team history and 24th overall in Major League Baseball history.
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Both state and local regulations have changed in recent years, and the rules can be confusing. Here’s what to know.
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Pop-up cocktail garden in Philadelphia shut down by city due to violations
A pop-up cocktail garden has been shut down by the city of Philadelphia just one month after it opened.
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Simone Biles and Sunisa Lee to return to competition, with 2024 in their sights
Biles hasn't competed since the 2020 Olympics, when she withdrew and spurred a global conversation on the pressures faced by athletes. Lee stepped in and won all-around gold.
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‘Lifting Voices’ celebrates Philly’s rich gospel history with a showcase of modern praise music
In the city where the “Godfather of Gospel” once worked, a new WHYY contest is open to all comers, and entry is free.
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Most Americans, regardless of political party, support stronger gun laws according to a new survey. Pa. still lacks many of those policies.
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Building Better Communities initiative in Delaware expands to new neighborhoods in New Castle County
The initiative aims to improve the quality of life and reduce violence with expansion to Brookside and Pleasantville communities.
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This company turns food scraps into compost for Philly community gardens at an old city building
“Food waste from our rec centers becomes high-quality compost, adding valuable nutrients back into city soils,” one official said.
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Potty poll: Help name Philadelphia’s new public restrooms
The city of Philadelphia is taking on a public restroom shortage by asking for the public's help.
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A company spokesperson says it’s the first time Starbucks Workers United has called for the shutdown of a specific location.
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Demand is set to swamp Pa.’s Whole-Home Repairs Program as some rural counties are left out
Homeowners in three rural Pa. counties can’t receive funds from a new home repair grant program, after local officials opted out.
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A Belgian shot-putter runs the hurdles after answering her team’s call for help
"I really love it," Jolien Boumkwo said as her unusual turn in the 100-meter hurdles created a sensation.
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Fox News unveils primetime lineup with Jesse Watters in Tucker Carlson’s former time slot
“Jesse Watters Primetime" will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern on July 17 as part of a revamped weekly nighttime lineup on Fox News.
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Crews battle 2-alarm fire in North Philadelphia furniture store
The fire started just before noon Monday near American and Huntingdon streets.
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Flight canceled amid bad weather? What you need to know about rebooking, refunds and more
Thousands of air travelers faced flight cancellations and delays this weekend and Monday as thunderstorms rolled in across the U.S. East Coast and Midwest.
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