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‘Everybody really stepped up’: ACCT Philly places 150+ dogs in new homes over the weekend
A recent surge of canine flu has presented a unique challenge for many animal rescues, but ACCT Philly says the crunch to get animals into stable homes is “urgent every day.”
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1948 Olympic bronze medalist Herb Douglas dies at 101
The University of Pittsburgh, where Douglas starred on both the football and track teams before later serving in various roles for his alma mater, said Douglas died Saturday.
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Eagles’ Hurts says big-money deal won’t change his mentality
Wearing a green suit and matching tie, Hurts spoke on Monday for the first time since agreeing with the Eagles last week on a five-year, $255 million deal.
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Massive fire at warehouse in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia placed under control
Some 140 firefighters battled the four-alarm blaze before it was placed under control around 11:20 a.m.
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Sixers’ sweep gives Embiid time to heal up for second round
It’s now three straight years the All-Star center has missed at least one game for the Philadelphia 76ers at the most important time of the year.
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Was Grace Kelly’s royal marriage set up by a beloved Wilmington priest?
Father Tucker’s role in the movie star’s romance with Prince Rainier of Monaco was unconfirmed, but “he was a legend in his own time.”
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Turner, Stott, Clemens homers power Phillies past Rockies
The Phillies took the final three games of a four-game series and have won six of eight overall.
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Jumping rope is the secret to staying young in Philadelphia’s 40+ Double Dutch Club
The fountain of youth is only a hop, skip, and a jump away for women in the 40+ Double Dutch Club.
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Sudan fighting hastens evacuations of diplomats, citizens
While world powers like the U.S. and Britain airlifted their diplomats from the capital of Khartoum, Sudanese desperately sought to flee the chaos.
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ACCT Philly needs to place more dogs as it tries to contain canine flu outbreak
By clearing out, the nonprofit can isolate dogs who are sick or have been exposed to canine flu.
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NJ Transit passes the mic to mark Autism Acceptance Month
The announcements can be heard at regional rail stations throughout the NJ Transit system, including the Atlantic City Line.
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For parklets near the El, Fishtown is transforming safety barriers into benches and art
Design firm Tiny WPA is working on the project, which was partially inspired by the city’s new streetery requirements.
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With the Philadelphia Suns, basketball is already a big part of Chinatown’s community
An invitational tournament this weekend showcases the organization, which was founded over 50 years ago.
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Camden County animal shelters receive $2 million in pandemic relief
People who have had to return to work after pandemic lockdowns have turned in dogs and cats adopted during that time, overwhelming New Jersey shelters.
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Frequent shootings put U.S. mass killings on a record pace
On average the data shows at least four people have died in mass killings once every six and 1/2 days this year. The numbers exclude perpetrator deaths.
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