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No more interim: Rob Thomson to remain Phillies manager
After guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to their first playoff berth in more than a decade, manager Rob Thomson had the interim removed from his title Monday.
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Activists hold voter rally to mark the 151st anniversary of Octavius Catto’s assassination
The assassination of the civil rights champion was used as an example of why voting is so important for everyone.
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#PrayForPhillyChallenge: How one beat creates connections
Rapper ARSIN explains the start of the #PrayForPhillyChallenge, and how he’s hoping to connect Philly teens to resources.
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‘Nothing’s left’: Hurricane Ian leaves emotional toll behind
Survivors of Hurricane Ian face a long emotional road to recover from one of the most damaging storms to hit the U.S. mainland.
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Which Indigenous lands are you on? This map will show you
Native Land Digital, a Canadian nonprofit, offers resources for Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to learn more about the land and its history.
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Russia blasts Kyiv, other Ukrainian cities in deadly strikes
The attack Monday smashed civilian targets including downtown Kyiv, where at least six people were killed amid burnt-out cars and shattered buildings.
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A poet, a doctor, a muse: Meet the bookstore cats of Philadelphia
At least four Philly bookstores have a live-in cat right now, and even more shops have had cats who’ve since switched gears and now enjoy housecat life.
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Old City Fest showcases new local businesses in historic neighborhood
More than 50 new businesses have opened in Old City in 2022, according to the district executive director.
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Philadelphia International Unity Cup: USA beats Liberia
In the end team USA won with a 5-3 victory in overtime.
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Leaders of PHS believe healthy food can be healing — for refugees and others.
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Football games at Coatesville, Roxborough high schools canceled due to threats, safety concerns
Police said there were threats of violence at Coatesville High School on Friday, and there are ongoing safety concerns at Roxborough High School following a deadly shooting.
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Upper Darby libraries will stop charging fines on overdue materials
The Upper Darby Township & Sellers Memorial Public Library is joining several other libraries in Delaware County and the Free Library of Philadelphia in the fine-free shift.
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Uvalde school district suspends its police department as shooting probe report nears
The Texas school district said it's suspending its police department, citing "recent developments." An investigation is looking into the police response to the Robb Elementary
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How a car got stuck upside-down in a Fishtown construction site
Oh, the places you’ll go on Philadelphia roads.
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Philadelphia apologizes for experiments on Black inmates
The dermatological, biochemical and pharmaceutical experiments were performed by University of Pennsylvania researcher Dr. Albert Kligman.
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