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Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness
FDU became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game. Five years ago, UMBC showed the way for the little guys by overwhelming Virginia.
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‘Operation Cold Cuts’: 14 charged in alleged South Jersey drug trafficking ring
Along with what they're calling "a large amount" of drugs, authorities seized 14 firearms and $300,000 cash.
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Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles over problems with brake hoses and windshield wipers
The automaker is recalling nearly 1.3 million 2013-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans, as well as 220,000 F-150 pickups from 2021.
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Panic is growing over passport delays. What you should know before traveling
Looking for a passport? The Department of State's website says processing time is eight to eleven weeks with routine service and five to seven weeks for expedited.
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The humble push pin was invented in Philadelphia
In 1897, photographer Edwin Moore borrowed $100 and launched a company that would change bulletin boards forever.
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What’s the deal with Irish potato candy? What to know about Philly’s unique St. Patrick’s Day treat
These sweet nuggets don’t contain potatoes, but they do bring back memories.
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A Philly coffee shop is serving up orders with a side of poetry
The six-month-long project seeks to offer a moment of “surprise and delight.”
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Listen 2:01Port Richmond playground reopens as Rebuild looks to future projects
Officials with Rebuild Philadelphia point to a brighter future ahead during the reopening of Glavin Playground in Port Richmond Thursday.
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Listen 1:08‘It’s happening everywhere’: Girls’ High hosts 13 Philadelphia schools for safety summit
The safety summit, attended by more than a dozen schools, follows the deaths of 17 students across Philadelphia so far this school year.
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Listen 1:34Philadelphia and the demise of Uncle O’Grimacey, McDonald’s onetime Shamrock Shake mascot
Tracking down the rumor it was Philly’s fault the fast food chain pulled the fuzzy green monster from promotional materials.
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‘LIHEAPalooza’ teaches Philadelphians how to lower their utility bills
Philadelphians earning below the federal poverty level spend nearly a quarter of their incomes on energy. An event Friday is designed to help.
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Son of Flyers interim GM apologizes after video shows him pushing wheelchair down stairs
"I am deeply sorry for my behavior on Saturday," said Carson Briere, a hockey player at Mercyhurst University.
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Boathouse Row going dark for eight months for lighting system overhaul
The $2.1 million dollar package is designed to fix lights that have been damaged by animals. The new system will feature state of the art technology.
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So you began your event with an indigenous land acknowledgement. Now what?
Indigenous leaders and activists have mixed feelings about land acknowledgments.
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‘Game-changing’ loan fund in Philly celebrates first affordable housing project
Launched two years ago, the Philadelphia Accelerator Fund is designed to help Black and brown developers access capital for affordable housing projects.
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