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The Free Library is bringing back Saturday hours at 10 neighborhood branches
The Free Library of Philadelphia announced this week that 10 of its 54 branches will begin offering regularly scheduled Saturday hours.
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‘Desperation and uncertainty’ for Delaware family one year after fleeing Ukraine
The family settled in Poland with their three young children after the invasion. They remain hopeful, but know the fate of Poladko’s homeland remains uncertain.
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Philly AIDS Thrift makes biggest donation since its founding in 2005
Since opening in 2005, the quirky thrift store near South Street has given away its proceeds to AIDS-related causes. This year was its biggest ever.
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U.S. mass killings linked to extremism spiked over last decade
The number of U.S. mass killings linked to extremism over the past decade was at least three times higher than the total from any other 10-year period since the 1970s.
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TV journalist from Philly among those killed in Orlando shooting
Worldwide 40 journalists were reported killed last year, plus another two this year before Wednesday, per the Committee to Protect Journalists. Only one was from the U.S.
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An off-duty FBI agent shot a dog in Philadelphia. By law, that might be allowed
The owner of the deceased animal would likely have to move forward with legal action seeking a penalty, per city and state law.
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Gun Violence Prevention Summit at West Philly Masjid connects over 50 young people to resources
Presented by The Charles Foundation, speakers included State Senator Vincent Hughes, Power of Paint, and more.
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Gov. Murphy also announced initiatives he said will positively impact communities of color across the state.
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Delaware County plans first-ever LGBTQ Pride parade
Delaware County will hold its first Pride parade in Media. It will hold the festival in Upper Darby the following weekend.
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NPR says it’s cutting jobs by 10% as ad revenue drops
CEO John Lansing cited the erosion of advertising dollars, particularly for NPR podcasts, and the tough financial outlook for the media industry more generally.
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10 Palestinians killed, scores hurt in Israel West Bank raid
Over 50 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank and east Jerusalem since the start of 2023.
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Painted Bride saga: Key numbers in the protracted Old City preservation battle
The Old City art center with the Isaiah Zagar mural is now slated to be demolished, after neighbors blocked a unique apartment building.
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A group of bilingual trade schools in central Pa. gets $5 million
The Spanish-American Civic Association hopes to secure more funding in the future by demonstrating its success alleviating poverty.
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TUGSA votes down tentative agreement with Temple University; strike continues
TUGSA has been negotiating with the administration for higher wages, better benefits and improved working conditions.
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Brittney Griner re-signs with Phoenix Mercury
The 6-foot-9 center last played for the Mercury in 2021 and helped the team reach the WNBA Finals.
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