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France is roiled by protests after police killed a teenager. Here’s why
Nahel M.'s killing is a rallying call, similar to how George Floyd's murder in Minneapolis sparked intense protests.
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Philadelphia area July 4th fireworks list for 2023
Check out our full list to see where July 4 fireworks displays are happening in your neighborhood.
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Is gun violence an epidemic in the U.S.? Experts and history say it is
The United States has seen an alarming increases in the number of deaths and injuries from guns each year. Doctors and public health officials classify this as an epidemic.
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The report identified challenges that made it hard for some groups to complete their work — but city leaders promise to fix those problems before the next round of grants.
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The heat is making squirrels ‘sploot’ — a goofy act that signals something serious
As climate change is making extreme heat events more common, these bright-eyed and bushy-tailed critters are "splooting" to cope.
3 years ago
Photos: Moms for Liberty summit descends on Philadelphia
Here's a look at the scene in Philly, in photos.
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How Philly is responding to the Moms for Liberty conference
The local chapter is enthusiastically participating. Mayor Kenney and other elected officials spoke out against the group’s values.
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Food insecurity was the fifth most pressing need facing Lower Merion Township residents, according to the township’s 2022 community need assessment.
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‘Replace fossil fuels’: Climate activists target PECO’s next power purchase plan
Every four years, PECO makes a plan to buy electricity for its customers. Climate activists want the utility to do something different the next time around.
3 years ago
James Harden picks up $35.6 million option with the 76ers, AP source says
According to AP's anonymous source, Harden informed the 76ers of his choice Thursday ahead of the midnight deadline to pick up the option.
3 years ago
Philly airport workers push for $15 minimum wage nationwide
It’s been about two years since Philadelphia City Council voted to mandate prevailing wages at the Philadelphia International Airport.
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Christine King Farris, the last living sibling of Martin Luther King Jr., dies at 95
For decades after her brother's assassination in 1968, Farris worked along with his widow, Coretta Scott King, to preserve and promote King's legacy.
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Driver lost control of tanker truck on off ramp before I-95 collapse, federal safety officials say
The driver exited I-95's northbound lanes at Cottman Ave. on a curved off-ramp that was posted with 25 mph speed limit and truck rollover warnings.
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What are the odds? A Yankees pitcher throws a prized rarity: the perfect game
New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán threw a perfect game Wednesday, just the fourth in team history and 24th overall in Major League Baseball history.
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Both state and local regulations have changed in recent years, and the rules can be confusing. Here’s what to know.
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