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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.
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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
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
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
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
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.
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Listen 4:42New 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
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
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.
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Listen 1:15Sheriff 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
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
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
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
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
‘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.
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