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Mayor Jim Kenney posing with a large group of community leaders
Addiction
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philadelphia names 27 community organizations to receive opioid settlement funds for addiction treatment and prevention efforts

Philly takes first steps in distributing national opioid settlement funds with $1.9 million in grants for community and grassroots organizations.

3 years ago

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Civil rights demonstrators
History
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle

People at the epicenter of the fight for voting rights six decades ago are reflecting on the times and their struggles.

3 years ago

People holding up a sign for Juneteenth
History
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday

Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday, and more about its history.

3 years ago

Wade Goodwyn reported for NPR for three decades and was known for his deep Texas bass and keen reporting observations and sharp writing. He's pictured here at NPR headquarters in Washington, D.C. in 2018.
NPR
Media
National

Wade Goodwyn, longtime NPR correspondent, dies at age 63

Wade Goodwyn had one of public radio's most recognizable voices but it was his rich writing and keen observations that made him a listener favorite over decades at NPR.

3 years ago

Pat Robertson speaks during a forum at Regent University in Virginia Beach, Va., in 2015. Robertson was a religious broadcaster who turned a tiny Virginia station into the global Christian Broadcasting Network, tried a run for president and helped make religion central to Republican Party politics in America through his Christian Coalition
NPR
National
Politics
Religion

Pat Robertson, televangelist and a leader of the religious right, dies at 93

Pat Robertson founded the Christian Broadcasting Network. He also hosted The 700 Club and drew controversy for comments that were often seen as anti-gay and racially insensiti

3 years ago

Scenes from a previous edition of Delco Day
Community Events
Pennsylvania

Delco Day is back. The celebration dedicated to Delaware County is for a good cause

The event’s proceeds go to the HEADstrong Foundation, which is a local nonprofit, supporting families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

3 years ago

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The Iron Sheik appears during 140: The Twitter Conference LA in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, 2009. The Iron Sheik, born Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, died Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at age 81
National
Sports

The Iron Sheik, charismatic former pro wrestling villain and Twitter personality, dies at 81

The Iron Sheik, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, grew up in Iran.

3 years ago

Kevin Farrell
International
Religion

What happens to papal power when a pope is unconscious? Nothing

Pope Francis' surgery to repair a hernia in his abdominal wall has raised questions about what happens to papal power when Francis is unconscious or unable to lead the church.

3 years ago

Pope Francis went to a hospital in Rome Wednesday for abdominal surgery. He's seen here in the popemobile, leaving his general audience at St. Peter's Square in The Vatican before heading to the hospital.
NPR
International
Medicine
Religion

Pope Francis will remain in hospital after a hernia-related surgery in Rome

The pope underwent "a laparotomy and abdominal wall surgery under general anesthesia" on Wednesday, the Holy See's official news portal says.

3 years ago

On the left, an up-close photo of someone holding a drink. On the right, a photo of a hazy Philadelphia skyline.
Environment
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Public Health
Billy Penn

Wildfire casts gloom over the season’s first Center City Sips, frustrating bar owners anticipating the boost

Outdoor venues are typically packed for the weekly happy hour promo — when there aren’t major air quality concerns.

3 years ago

File photo: Argentina's Lionel Messi waves after receiving the Golden Ball award for best player of the tournament at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Lusail, Qatar, Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022. Lionel Messi says he is coming to Inter Miami and joining Major League Soccer. After months of speculation, Messi announced his decision Wednesday, June 7, 2023,to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon in David Beckham since its inception but has yet to make any real splashes on the field
National
Sports

Lionel Messi says he’s joining Major League Soccer’s Inter Miami after exit from Paris Saint-Germain

Messi announced his decision Wednesday to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon in David Beckham since its inception.

3 years ago

Adrienne Ewing and Susanne Erb stand beside a new ADA compliant sign in Philadelphia City Hall.
Government
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads

Philadelphia adds new amenities to make City Hall more accessible to all

The city’s ADA Unit was created in 2022 to accomplish as many low- or no-cost corrective actions as possible from the ADA Transition Plan.

3 years ago

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Gun Violence
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Philadelphia school placed on lockdown after gun found in student’s backpack

A Philadelphia school was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning after a gun was found in a student's backpack.

3 years ago

Signage for LIV Golf is displayed during the pro-am round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, NJ. and The PGA Tour logo is shown during a press conference in Tokyo.
Business
Sports

PGA Tour, Europe to merge with Saudis and end LIV Golf litigation

As part of the agreement, all sides are immediately dropping litigation involving LIV Golf.

3 years ago

Gannett newsroom
NPR
Media

Journalists at Gannett newspapers walk out over deep cuts and low pay

Hundreds of journalists are walking off the job Monday and Tuesday at two dozen newspapers owned by the Gannett company.

3 years ago

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