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Head Priest Giani Gurjit Singh recites hymns from the Sikh Holy Scripture as members of sangat (community) listen.
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New Jersey
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New Jersey’s Sikh community want schools to teach kids about Sikhism

A N.J. resident drafted a resolution urging the state to incorporate instruction on Sikhism into grade-school curriculum. Community members say it could help prevent bullying.

3 years ago

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Media
Philadelphia

Local, national, and international journalists represented during ONA23 in Philadelphia

This past week, Philadelphia played host to 1,707 media professionals from across the globe for the first part of the Online News Association’s 2023 convention.

3 years ago

Before the ceremony at the Ukrainian Folk Festival in Horsham, Pa., both the national anthems of the United States and of Ukraine were sung on August 27, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Pennsylvania

Ukrainian Folk Festival highlights unity between Ukraine and U.S. amid ongoing war

Thousands flocked to Horsham, Pa. Sunday for the Ukrainian Folk Festival — immersing attendees in Ukrainian culture while celebrating “liberty and unity” with the U.S.

3 years ago

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Residents gather for a prayer near the scene of a mass shooting at a Dollar General store, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Crime
Gun Violence
National
Race & Ethnicity

Sheriff provides the first details of how a white man fatally shot 3 Black people at a Florida store

Jacksonville's sheriff says a white gunman who killed three people at a Dollar General store Saturday was racially motivated and hated Black people.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Man shot, killed in double shooting near Independence Hall in Philadelphia

The area where this incident took place is the center of tourist activity in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

A path through a field leads toward a creek and trees.
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors
Public Spaces

Improvements are coming to Rainbow Meadow Park in Delran

Money from the American Rescue Plan will go towards trails, family areas, and restrooms.

3 years ago

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales (left) stands next to Spain Head Coach Jorge Vilda after their World Cup victory at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023
International
Sports

FIFA suspends Spain soccer federation president Luis Rubiales for 90 days

FIFA's disciplinary committee is investigating Rubiales' conduct at the Women’s World Cup final which included kissing a player on the lips without her consent.

3 years ago

A close-up of Bernice King. A memorial to her father, Martin Luther King Jr., is visible in the background.
National
Politics
Social Justice

Thousands converge on National Mall to mark the March on Washington’s 60th anniversary

The original march in 1963 drew as many as 250,000 people and helped till the ground for passage of federal civil rights and voting rights legislation in the next few years.

3 years ago

Michelle Carrera speaking with Bill Rogers
Economic Development
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

‘Cracking the federal code’: New grant could help Latino businesses find money

The Truist Foundation’s $1.2 million grant will unlock federal money for small Latino businesses.

3 years ago

President of Spain's soccer federation, Luis Rubiales (center) stands with Spain's Women's World Cup soccer team after their World Cup victory at La Moncloa Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023
International
Sports

Spanish soccer president refuses to resign despite kissing a player on the lips at Women’s World Cup

Several Spanish media outlets had reported that Rubiales was planning to step down.

3 years ago

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Animals
Pennsylvania
6abc

33 cats, 3 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions inside Bucks County hotel room

Images show the cats huddled together underneath the bed where they lived for months.

3 years ago

Citizens Bank Park
Philadelphia
Sports
Technology
Billy Penn

Concerns about the Phillies’ new facial recognition gate? Experts say it’s too soon to tell

The tech rolled out this week at Citizens Bank Park. It reportedly doesn’t store face images.

3 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

What’s Philadelphia doing on gun violence prevention? New guide provides updates and lays out assets

City of Philadelphia public safety leaders have made a resource guide to help point residents affected by gun violence to services.

3 years ago

Attendees hold a huge Ukrainian flag outside of City Hall.
Community Events
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Philadelphia

Ukraine’s flag flies above Philadelphia as nation celebrates Independence Day

Hundreds celebrated Ukraine’s Day of Independence with “great pain and sorrow,” as the country continues to fight for its freedom.

3 years ago

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Terri Wiley works behind the cafe at American Grammar
Books
Food & Drink
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

New cafe American Grammar opens in Kensington, a thoughtfully-fashioned book-lover’s dream

For operators Terrance and Terri Wiley, building a coffee shop that encourages creativity and exploration has long been a goal.

3 years ago

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