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Sneakers and rising Philly chefs will highlight black tie gala to support trauma survivors
The Trauma Survivors Foundation hosts its annual Black Tie & Sneaker Gala at Live Casino & Hotel Saturday night, with a cocktail hour, dinner, and music from local favorites.
2 years ago
The City of Philadelphia issued an apology in October for its role in experiments University of Pennsylvania dermatologist Albert Kligman conducted at the prison.
2 years ago
Phillies set to host Houston with World Series tied at 1-all
The World Series returns to Philadelphia for the first time since 2009. On Halloween night, too, with the Phillie Phanatic sure to be in rare form.
2 years ago
Delaware hikers take trek to ‘middle of nowhere’ for glimpse of rare adult American chestnut
This American chestnut was discovered by chance when a hunter recognized it. The Delaware Nature Society led its first expedition to the rare tree.
2 years ago
Listen 3:58Police: 6 people shot outside nightclub in Northern Liberties
Police say four women and two men ages 26 to 36 are among the victims.
3 years ago
‘We’re here to stay’: Local union groups rally in support of Home Depot workers ahead of union vote
Home Depot organizers say they’ve been facing “surveillance” and “interrogation” from management. If successful, this will be the first unionized Home Depot in the country.
3 years ago
Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies 5-2, tie World Series 1-1
The Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 to tie the World Series at one game apiece.
3 years ago
From Wawa hoagies to free tacos, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has a thing for food
After the Phillies made the playoffs, Wawa announced Schwarberfest would net customers $5 Shortis and $6 classic hoagies, if ordered through the Wawa app.
3 years ago
Phillies postseason magic creates surge in interest for youth and adult amateur leagues
The Phillies’ first World Series appearance in over a decade has fueled interest and engagement for many amateur Philadelphia baseball leagues and programs.
3 years ago
Officials: 59 dead after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul
At least 59 people were killed and 150 more were injured after being crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the Seoul.
3 years ago
Environmental advocates push back against Delaware plans for poultry-based power plant
Opponents of the bioenergy facility planned in Seaford say it will worsen water quality and environmental injustice.
3 years ago
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was launched a decade ago to address rising rates of addiction and overdoses linked to prescription opioids.
3 years ago
Celebrations of Día de los Muertos bring together a mix of indigenous and colonial Mexican traditions.
3 years ago
Realmuto, Phils rally past Astros in 10 to open World Series
Nick Castellanos started Verlander’s downfall with a run-scoring single, and Alec Bohm and J.T. Realmuto hit two-run doubles that pulled the Philadelphia Phillies into a tie.
3 years ago
In the postseason magic, Phillies ball girls are having the time of their life
“We’ve seen first hand just how hard the team has worked to get where they are,” said a member of the foul line squad.
3 years ago