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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.
3 years ago
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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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
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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.
3 years ago
Billy Penn
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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
Avelo Airlines expands flights out of Delaware to include Nashville, Myrtle Beach, and beyond
After a successful first few months of flying from Wilmington to five destinations in Florida, Avelo will nearly triple its offerings from Delaware.
3 years ago
Camden activists rally for better job opportunities in the state’s poorest major city
City data published in February reveals an overwhelming majority of employees at the city’s 30 biggest employers commute from other places.
3 years ago
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Philadelphia faith leaders stress importance of connecting whilst ‘Breaking Fast, Confronting Hate’
The event took place on the final day of Ramadan. The rare convergence this year of the three Abrahamic faith observances was a focal point of the speakers’ addresses.
3 years ago
‘We have met the enemy, and he is us’: Remembering the first Earth Day 53 years later
It’s been 53 years since the first Earth Day. People in the Philadelphia area share their memories of the event, and what it means to them decades later.
3 years ago
Muslims end Ramadan, begin holiday amid war, reconciliation
Large parts of the Muslim world are preparing to celebrate the end of the fasting month of Ramadan and the start of the holiday of Eid al-Fitr, amidst conflict and tragedy.
3 years ago
First public hearing of Philly LNG export task force draws criticism for blocking community input
The Philadelphia LNG Natural Gas Export Task Force is charged with studying the feasibility of bringing an LNG export terminal to the Port of Philadelphia.
3 years ago