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Pope at Easter: Pray for Ukrainian, Russian people, refugees

Tens of thousands of faithful joined the 86-year-old pope on Sunday to celebrate Christianity's most joyful day at Mass in a flower-adorned St. Peter's Square.

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Montgomery County rallies behind teen asked to remove hijab to work at restaurant

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Philly Spring Cleanup: Volunteers aim to make the city green, safe, and clean at annual event

Philadelphia will host its 16th annual Philly Spring Cleanup in hopes to put an end to littering and illegal dumping.

3 years ago

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3 shot, 5 injured in Christiana Mall shooting; Delaware State Police search for gunman

The mall will remain closed on Easter Sunday for an investigation.

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Philly aims to pack summer season full of activities for young people

Philadelphia is planning to have a summer full of events in order to keep youth out of trouble.

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Harper puts on encouraging batting practice show in Philly

The two-time National League MVP had been projected to return as a designated hitter by the All-Star break this season. But it appears he might come back earlier.

3 years ago

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Police warn North Wildwood residents amid coyote sightings in the area

Attacks on humans are rare, but officials say they have happened.

3 years ago

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Manatawny Still Works launches Fishtown tasting room, with whiskey cocktails and a cozy vibe

With its fourth location, the Pottstown distillery joins one of Philly’s hottest dining scenes.

3 years ago

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What to know ahead of Philadelphia Phillies home opener against the Cincinnati Reds

New food and a gigantic new videoboard are just some of the things fans can expect at the home opener.

3 years ago

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How New Jersey is feeling the impact of the affordable housing shortage

Advocates say the report documents the pandemic’s impact on affordable housing units, but the full impact is still being examined.

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Philly Water Department confirms water continues to test clean

Over a week after a chemical spill threatened to pollute Philly’s drinking water, the city confirms the chemicals have not been found in the water.

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Fashion District will require minors to be accompanied by an adult after 2 p.m.

Word on the change in policy comes one day after conflicting reports of hundreds of young people gathering in Center City.

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Snake on a plane! South African pilot finds cobra under seat

Rudolf Erasmus had four passengers on board the light aircraft during the flight when he felt “something cold” slide across his lower back.

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America’s roads are more dangerous, as police pull over fewer drivers

Philadelphia, Minneapolis and even the state of Virginia have adopted formal policies limiting strops for minor violations, sometimes called "pretextual stops"

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Philadelphia police officer injured, 4 cited after hundreds of juveniles swarm Center City

"This is a parental issue. This is not a police issue, this is not a city issue. The parents should be watching their kids," Inspector Ray Evers said.

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