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Fourth of July weekend to test the ‘new normal’ for Philly tourism
Philly tourism officials are closely monitoring to see if the first Welcome America without COVID restrictions brings back crowds at pre-pandemic levels.
3 years ago
Russia claims pivotal Ukraine city; Kyiv says fight ongoing
Russia has claimed control over the last Ukrainian stronghold in an eastern province that is key to achieving a major goal of its invasion.
3 years ago
Protests for women’s liberty and reproductive freedom will fill Philadelphia on the Fourth of July
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe. v. Wade, many plan to demonstrate on the nation’s birthday.
3 years ago
Philly restaurants raise funds for abortion access
Over 40 Philadelphia restaurants have come together to raise money for the National Network of Abortion Funds.
3 years ago
Migrants in Texas trailer tragedy died seeking better lives
Families of the more than 60 people packed into a tractor-trailer and abandoned in Texas have began to confirm their worst fears.
3 years ago
A Louisiana environmental group will be at Rehoboth Beach all summer to gain support for its fight against natural gas shipping terminals on the Gulf Coast.
3 years ago
U.S. newspapers continuing to die at rate of 2 each week
Despite a growing recognition of the newspaper industry's problems among politicians and philanthropists, a new report says a downward trend continues.
3 years ago
‘Good sign for the future’: Chester County homeless population decreases by 23%
From 2017 to 2020, the Point in Time count showed a decrease of only 48 people in Chesco’s homeless population. Over the last two years, that number has dropped by 120.
3 years ago
Say hello to corn dog donuts, the newest creation from South Philly’s Okie Dokie
The brilliant mashup obviously needed to exist.
3 years ago
The Atlantic surfclam industry generates ~$30M in yearly revenue. But a study shows offshore wind development planned for the Jersey coast could cut that income up to 25%.
3 years ago
SEPTA has been double-charging Regional Rail riders’ Key cards, with 1,600 hit by ‘bug’ before a fix
The transit authority has already issued refunds to half of the affected customers, officials said, with more on the way.
3 years ago
Wawa Hoagie Day returns to National Constitution Center
First dibs on the free hoagies go to members of the U.S. armed forces, firefighters, police officers, and first responders.
3 years ago
From prison to Pulitzer: Juvenile lifer gives hope to the formerly incarcerated
A former juvenile lifer turned his life around through a series of events that led him to a Pulitzer winning podcast and the program, “I am More”.
3 years ago
Listen 9:00Why captions are suddenly everywhere and how they got there
Captions from apps like Otter have proven critical for people joining virtual meetings or talking in person when masked.
3 years ago
Delaware zoo’s pudu Haechan has died
Haechan the pudu came to the Brandywine Zoo just six months ago in hopes of mating as part of the Species Survival Plan Program.
3 years ago