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‘The more trees, the merrier’: Philly’s commercial corridors are blooming with greenery thanks to 117 new trees

In one of Philly’s hottest neighborhoods, the influx of trees “gives people hope,” says one resident.

3 years ago

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Eric Marsh Sr. speaks to a group of people.
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South Philly residents discuss signs of gentrification during Bridging Blocks event

Attendees at the Guerin Recreation Center discussed the obvious and not-so-obvious signs that gentrification is about to impact a neighborhood.

3 years ago

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This 1955 file photo shows Carolyn Bryant. Carolyn Bryant Donham, the white woman who accused Black teenager Emmett Till of making improper advances before he was lynched in Mississippi in 1955 has died Tuesday night, April 25, in hospice care in Louisiana, according to a death report filed Thursday, April 27, 2023, in Calcasieu Parish Coroner’s Office in Louisiana. She was 88
Black Lives Matter
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Carolyn Bryant Donham, at center of Emmett Till death, dies

According to a death report filed Thursday in Calcasieu Parish Coroner’s Office in Louisiana, Donham died Tuesday night in Westlake, Louisiana.

3 years ago

Black labrador puppy
Animals
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

‘Major’ becomes Philadelphia Phillies’ new service pup in training

The Philadelphia Phillies and the trusty Phanatic introduced Major, a 10-week-old Black Labrador pup.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia
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Stolen car, minivan, SEPTA bus involved in chain-reaction crash in Philadelphia’s Lawndale section

The Hyundai was stolen last week in Northeast Philadelphia and fits the description of a car used in multiple robberies.

3 years ago

Self Driving Cars Surreal Ride
National
Technology
Transportation

No one is driving this taxi. What possibly could go wrong?

An Associated Press reporter recalls the first time he took a ride in a car without sitting in the driver's seat. The half hour ride was going fine until an error occurred.

3 years ago

HBCUs New Sports
National
Race & Ethnicity
Sports

HBCUs capitalize on growing interest by adding sport options

HBCUs are adding sports outside the more typical offerings of football, basketball, and track and field.

3 years ago

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws during a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Anaheim
National
Sports

What is a sweeper? A look at the pitch taking over MLB

Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani uses it, as do Padres starter Yu Darvish, Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes and dozens of other pitchers.

3 years ago

Students and transgender advocates circled around City Hall on Apr. 25, 2023, halting traffic and demanding multiple Pa. House Bills be vetoed. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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Students walk out of Philly schools to protest Pa. anti-trans, sex ed legislation

Students and transgender advocates rally against three House bills targeting gender-affirming care, transgender athletes, and sex education in public schools.

3 years ago

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Anyone who purchased grocery items from the store between Thursday, April 13 and Wednesday, April 19 is urged to check the purchased items for any tampering. (6abc)
Crime
Food & Drink
Pennsylvania
6abc

Former employee charged with putting needles into items at Giant store in Lehigh County

Police say a total of 11 needles were placed into merchandise.

3 years ago

Participants in The Welcoming Center's International Professionals Program pose during a ceremony celebrating the program
Changing Communities
Immigration
Philadelphia

Immigrants helped by The Welcoming Center in Philly are returning the favor

The Welcoming Center started by offering programs to help immigrants integrate in Philly. Now those immigrants are shaping its future.

3 years ago

NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers is leaving the Green Bay Packers after 18 seasons. He'll be playing with the New York Jets in 2023.
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National
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It took a while, but Aaron Rodgers is poised to become a New York Jet

The 39-year-old four-time NFL MVP had been vocal about his frustrations on the Green Bay Packers. Now, he'll be dropping the No. 12 in exchange for the No. 8 on the Jets.

3 years ago

A closeup of a 1953 East German Rheinmetall Gs typewriter, donated to a shop in South Philadelphia by Tom Hanks.
Movies
Philadelphia
Technology
6abc

Tom Hanks donates rare typewriter to South Philadelphia shop – and you can use it!

A shop in South Philadelphia is the latest to get a surprise box in the mail from the Oscar-winning actor.

3 years ago

The Walt Disney Co. logo appears on a screen above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
Employment
Media
Sports
TV

ESPN announces layoffs as part of cost cutting by Disney

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced in February that the company would reduce 7,000 jobs either through not filling positions or layoffs.

3 years ago

Sarah has her mask knocked down by Gillagan the dog
Animals
Philadelphia

‘Everybody really stepped up’: ACCT Philly places 150+ dogs in new homes over the weekend

A recent surge of canine flu has presented a unique challenge for many animal rescues, but ACCT Philly says the crunch to get animals into stable homes is “urgent every day.”

3 years ago

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