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A workforce program for neurodivergent people is expanding to Philly

Launched in 2016, The Precisionists, Inc. partners with corporations and other private entities to provide sustainable full-time work.

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2 children killed, 2 firefighters injured in Upper Darby house fire

"My heart goes out to the family. My heart goes out to our members and their families," said Fire Chief Derrick Sawyer.

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The UConn Huskies beat San Diego State to claim its 5th men’s basketball championship

The University of Connecticut Huskies defeated the San Diego State Aztecs 76-59 Monday night to claim the school's fifth men's college basketball title.

2 years ago

The fourth phase of the Ben Franklin Bridge revitalization project focused on installing a new $8 million LED system
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‘Even more iconic’: Ben Franklin Bridge lights up Philly skyline with million-dollar lighting installation

The lights can be seen “chasing” PATCO trains as they go across the bridge, and will change colors to reflect the holidays or special occasions.

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Rally against gun violence gives young Philadelphians access to lawmakers and resources

Poets, speakers, and civic leaders encouraged young people to get involved, including sending letters to area lawmakers.

2 years ago

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Carson Briere removed from college hockey team after pushing wheelchair down stairs

The incident happened on March 11 at a bar near the campus of Mercyhurst University in Erie, Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

Angel Reese of the LSU Tigers gestures towards Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes towards the end of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament championship game in Dallas
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How a hand gesture dominated a NCAA title game and revealed a double standard

Here's what the gesture means and why it sent social media into a tizzy.

2 years ago

Rider University in Lawrenceville, N.J.
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Police investigate phoned threat to Rider University

Students, faculty, and staff were ordered to shelter in place while police investigated an active shooter threat Monday afternoon.

2 years ago

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Guatemalans in Delaware hope to see improvement back home as they find success in the U.S.

Guatemalans make up 30% of the state’s population of Hispanic or Latino descent. They want to see better education, less crime in their home country.

2 years ago

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LSU wins first NCAA championship, beating Clark and Iowa

The victory made Kim Mulkey the first women’s coach to win national championships at two different schools.

2 years ago

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A brief history of the Eagles’ kelly green uniforms

Some of Philly’s greatest football moments happened in this lighter, brighter color, which is finally making a return.

2 years ago

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Unruly crowds vandalize police cars in Fishtown and Spring Garden

Police say the crowd surrounded the officers' vehicles and tried to break windows.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia

Move over, mid-life crisis: The quarter-life crisis has arrived

Researchers explain how to cope with competitive housing markets, high inflation, and overall stress.

2 years ago

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Opponents of New Jersey’s warehouse sprawl to network and form alliance

The Green Garden State Alliance will host an event Sunday where opponents of warehouse sprawl will trade strategy and information.

2 years ago

Donna Cooper is advocating for Pennsylvania's 'Stand Your Ground' laws, sometimes known as 'Castle' or 'Shoot First' laws, to be changed. Her daughter, Donnae Cooper, was shot in 2022. The shooter faced no charges due to Stand Your Ground rules. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Gun Violence
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‘I just want to warn people’: A mother’s fight to review Pa.’s Stand Your Ground law and reopen Donae Cooper’s case

Nearly a year after Donae Cooper’s shooting death, her mother wants the case reopened.

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