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Haddonfield, N.J., is a borough in South Jersey with a small Black population, but one that dates back to the 1700s, historians say.
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The A’s may out-underdog the Phillies, but that couldn’t stop the wins
Moving the team to Vegas is wrong and selfish. But Philadelphians who love baseball can feel bad and still celebrate their recent victories.
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A search is underway for a missing submersible that brings tourists to the Titanic
A submersible capable of taking tourists over 2 miles underwater to view the Titanic wreckage up close has gone missing.
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Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open win on Father’s Day is also a tribute to his late mom
Clark’s mother, Lise, died of breast cancer in 2013, which sent him spiraling. The road back led him to leave college at Oklahoma State for a fresh start at Oregon.
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Juneteenth, the newest federal holiday, is gaining awareness
Monday marks the Juneteenth holiday — a date commemorating the fall of slavery in the United States. While it's a new federal holiday, it's been celebrated since the 1860s.
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Juneteenth Parade and Festival celebrates Black unity, fatherhood in West Philadelphia
West Philadelphia served as a backdrop for the love and connections made at the Juneteenth Parade and Festival on Sunday.
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Listen 1:20Smoking bars face a hazy future in Philadelphia, the largest U.S. city that still allows them
The city banned indoor smoking nearly two decades ago. Several drinking establishments have exemptions, but they’re non-transferable.
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Pope Francis, back to Vatican routine post-surgery, says thanks to shouts of ‘Long live the pope!’
Thousands of pilgrims and tourists in the square exploded in applause when he came to the window.
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Philadelphia was a training ground for Black soldiers who delivered the Juneteenth news
Located in Cheltenham, it was one of the top training centers for Black Union Army volunteers in free territories.
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Pa. trooper, suspect killed in shootout; 2nd trooper critically wounded
Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr., 29, was killed and Lt. James Wagner, 45, was critically wounded in separate encounters, police said.
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Juneteenth in Delaware: Celebrating freedom while fighting for equality and justice
Juneteenth of 1865 is the celebration of freedom and empowerment; but, for Delaware, it is more than simply a celebration — it is about re-educating one another.
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Climate change is causing people to move. They usually stay local, study finds
Researchers looked at thousands of homeowners who moved out of flood-prone homes. Most stayed within a 20-minute drive, and their new homes were safer from flooding.
3 years ago
Philly office cleaners protest ‘union busting’ New Jersey contractor
A New Jersey-based building services business stopped using union workers when it took over a Philadelphia-area janitorial contract and workers say it’s not fair.
3 years ago
Man shot, injured on Market-Frankford Line train in Philadelphia
The westbound train was at the Arrott Transportation Center when the shooting took place.
3 years ago
WHYY News hosts Pride: No Prejudice – A BIPOC Pride Month Celebration
Wednesday’s event at Camden FireWorks came at the intersection of Pride Month and Juneteenth, tapping into the region’s vibrant culture through art.
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