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Archaeologists are digging to the bottom of Philadelphia’s Black Bottom
An urban archaeological excavation is searching for artifacts from the West Philly neighborhood destroyed 50 years ago.
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Listen 1:19‘Hearing somebody’s voice and feeling safe’: How Philly’s ‘heatline’ offers help during heat waves
Callers to the heatline tend to seek tips on staying safe, ask about free air conditioners, or report symptoms of heat-related illness, its director said.
3 years ago
Drexel University men’s basketball player found dead inside on-campus apartment
Terrence Butler was a native of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, according to the school's website.
3 years ago
With Brazil’s exit, Marta delivers an emotional farewell to the World Cup
She holds the record for most World Cup goals scored by a man or woman.
3 years ago
The extensive Holocaust memorial hiding in plain sight at the center of Philadelphia
With the recent increase in antisemitism across the country, the Center City installation is more relevant than ever.
3 years ago
In Philadelphia, a city with one of the highest concentrations of Black residents in the U.S., the proportion of Black teachers has been sliding.
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Last Thursday’s film premiere proves just how beloved the Kensington Storefront was — and how it may be coming to life again.
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‘A chance of hope’: $50 million federal grant to boost redevelopment in Wilmington’s Riverside
Wilmington Housing Authority will use a $50 million federal grant to accelerate the Riverside development project to add more than 700 affordable homes.
3 years ago
The South Philly park's popular boating and fishing programs are at risk. More park rangers might help, organizers say, but is there funding?
3 years ago
‘It shouldn’t be this difficult’: Pa. homeowners desperate as mortgage aid struggles drag on
Pa. promised fixes for a troubled mortgage relief program. Months later, problems persist, new challenges have emerged, and thousands of homeowners are still waiting for help.
3 years ago
The U.S. ties Portugal 0-0 to advance to the knockout round at Women’s World Cup
The top-ranked and two-time defending champion U.S. did just enough to squeak into the knockout round.
3 years ago
Kelly green is back: Everything you need to know about the Eagles new-old jerseys
Pro shop tailgating for the throwbacks started around 4 a.m., but you can also pick up the new merchandise online.
3 years ago
San Francisco investigates Twitter’s ‘X’ sign. Musk responds with a laughing emoji
A city inspector was denied access twice to evaluate the new "X" sign on the roof of Twitter's headquarters that was installed without a permit.
3 years ago
What time is the U.S. playing Portugal in the Women’s World Cup? Not when you think
Fox Sports is telling viewers that coverage begins at 1 a.m. ET Tuesday. But the match actually kicks off two hours later.
3 years ago
FDR Park’s popular boating and fishing programs are at risk thanks to repeated vandalism
Paddles trashed, rods stolen, toilets dumped in the lake… More park rangers might help, but is there funding?
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