
Community
‘Port Richmond Strong’: Community members raising money to help families devastated by explosion
“When you have nothing and you've lost everything, anything is more than nothing,” said one organizer.
3 years ago
70-year-old Philly bakery is making bright green rolls for the Eagles playoff run
The ‘Bird Dog’ buns proved so popular, Cacia’s decided to make them for everyone.
3 years ago
Sons of Ben ‘Help Kick Hunger’ with fundraiser for Chester-based Bernardine Center
Donations from Sunday’s event will benefit the center’s food bank, baby supplies, computer lab, and educational programming.
3 years ago
Listen 1:14Big grants for small groups working to reduce violence in Philly
The goal of the federal funding is to help those working at the grassroots level to stem the violence in Philadelphia and other parts of Pennsylvania.
3 years ago
Delaware social service providers prepare for reduction in pandemic-era extra help
Many of the benefits and services made available as a result of the pandemic will be phased out once the Public Health Emergency is lifted.
3 years ago
Damar Hamlin is discharged from Buffalo hospital and will continue rehab at home
Before being flown to Buffalo, N.Y., Hamlin had been treated for nearly a week at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest on the field.
3 years ago
Hundreds of flights impacted at Philadelphia International Airport after FAA computer system failure
Passengers at PHL started to see the departure screens change to "delayed" and "canceled" around 7 a.m.
3 years ago
Police investigate after gunshot fired inside William Penn High School restroom
A handgun was found outside the school during a search, police said.
3 years ago
Good Karma shuts down cafe after saying $17,000 was ’embezzled’ from Center City location
Employees, who recently unionized, said they’re still confused about the situation.
3 years ago
The first-of-its-kind report, which interviewed gun violence victims, suggests instead thematic reporting that identifies broken policies and institutions.
3 years ago
FAA lifts ground stop on flights following computer outage
More than 3,700 flights were delayed and more than 640 were canceled early in the day.
3 years ago
PGW says its gas lines did not cause the Port Richmond explosion. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t gas
The investigation into the New Year’s Day explosion is ongoing. Early results don’t point to PGW’s gas lines, but gas still could have been the cause.
3 years ago
Listen 1:12How to get involved in Philly’s 2023 MLK Day of Service
Here’s a look at some MLK Day volunteer and engagement opportunities, from clothing drives and cleanups to radical symposiums.
3 years ago
Shootings and homicides fell dramatically in Wilmington in 2022, but church, community, and political leaders say there’s still far too much carnage.
3 years ago
Groups seek probe of N.Y.-N.J. whale deaths amid wind power prep
Dead whales have been found in Atlantic City, Strathmere and Keansburg in New Jersey, and Rockaway Beach and Amagansett, New York.
3 years ago