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Union members and supporters marching in the street
Employment
Philadelphia
Protests

SEIU workers stage massive rally in Philly as cleaners fight for better wages

Members of the Service Employees International Union from the New York area filled buses in support of their Philly counterparts.

3 years ago

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Environment
Government
Public Health
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Emergency alerts are on the rise in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know

Everything from chemical spills to bridge collapses have triggered recent emergency notifications. Here’s how to navigate the systems behind them.

3 years ago

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Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Road rage led to fatal shooting near Independence Hall, Philadelphia police say

According to investigators, that road rage incident involved a group of motorcyclists and the driver of a Cadillac.

3 years ago

Shilese Jones (from left), Simone Biles and Leanne Wong pose for a photograph after placing second, first and third place, respectively, in all-around competition at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in San Jose, Calif.
National
Sports

Simone Biles wins a record 8th U.S. Gymnastics title a full decade after her first

Biles will next compete at the world championships in Belgium this fall, where she will look to add to her record total of 25 medals at the meet.

3 years ago

A woman with the phrase 'Free To Be Naked' written across her bare chest.
Community Events
Philadelphia

Riders in various states of undress cruise Philadelphia streets in 14th naked bike ride

The annual ride is billed as promoting cycling as a key form of transportation and fuel-conscious consumption. It is also meant to encourage body positivity.

3 years ago

A view of the current Palace of Depression under construction.
Architecture & Design
History
New Jersey

Vineland’s Palace of Depression is flourishing with the aid of volunteers

The Palace of Depression was built in 1932 out of one man’s imagination, but was destroyed in the 1960s. A decade later, a father and son worked to rebuild it.

3 years ago

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Head Priest Giani Gurjit Singh recites hymns from the Sikh Holy Scripture as members of sangat (community) listen.
K-12
New Jersey
Politics
Religion

New Jersey’s Sikh community want schools to teach kids about Sikhism

A N.J. resident drafted a resolution urging the state to incorporate instruction on Sikhism into grade-school curriculum. Community members say it could help prevent bullying.

3 years ago

(Joe Mac Company for the Online News Association)
Media
Philadelphia

Local, national, and international journalists represented during ONA23 in Philadelphia

This past week, Philadelphia played host to 1,707 media professionals from across the globe for the first part of the Online News Association’s 2023 convention.

3 years ago

Before the ceremony at the Ukrainian Folk Festival in Horsham, Pa., both the national anthems of the United States and of Ukraine were sung on August 27, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community Events
International
Military
Pennsylvania

Ukrainian Folk Festival highlights unity between Ukraine and U.S. amid ongoing war

Thousands flocked to Horsham, Pa. Sunday for the Ukrainian Folk Festival — immersing attendees in Ukrainian culture while celebrating “liberty and unity” with the U.S.

3 years ago

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Residents gather for a prayer near the scene of a mass shooting at a Dollar General store, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Crime
Gun Violence
National
Race & Ethnicity

Sheriff provides the first details of how a white man fatally shot 3 Black people at a Florida store

Jacksonville's sheriff says a white gunman who killed three people at a Dollar General store Saturday was racially motivated and hated Black people.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Man shot, killed in double shooting near Independence Hall in Philadelphia

The area where this incident took place is the center of tourist activity in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

A path through a field leads toward a creek and trees.
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors
Public Spaces

Improvements are coming to Rainbow Meadow Park in Delran

Money from the American Rescue Plan will go towards trails, family areas, and restrooms.

3 years ago

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales (left) stands next to Spain Head Coach Jorge Vilda after their World Cup victory at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023
International
Sports

FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days

FIFA's disciplinary committee is investigating Rubiales' conduct at the Women’s World Cup final which included kissing a player on the lips without her consent.

3 years ago

A close-up of Bernice King. A memorial to her father, Martin Luther King Jr., is visible in the background.
National
Politics
Social Justice

Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary

The original march in 1963 drew as many as 250,000 people and helped till the ground for passage of federal civil rights and voting rights legislation in the next few years.

3 years ago

Michelle Carrera speaking with Bill Rogers
Economic Development
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

‘Cracking the federal code’: New grant could help Latino businesses find money

The Truist Foundation’s $1.2 million grant will unlock federal money for small Latino businesses.

3 years ago

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