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Pa. takes over troubled mortgage relief program from contractor after complaints, backlogs
In an abrupt change, Pennsylvania’s struggling mortgage relief program will no longer work with the private company originally hired to run it.
3 years ago
Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral
The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police.
3 years ago
It’s Black History Month. Here are 3 things to know about the annual celebration
Here are three things to know about Black History Month.
3 years ago
76ers award Christy Rec Center kids with shopping spree for receiving good grades
Sixers player Montrezl Harrell made an appearance to help the kids pick out some cool kicks and threads.
3 years ago
Philly rolls out new rental assistance program to resolve landlord-tenant disputes
Philadelphia launches a new financial assistance program to help resolve landlord-tenant disputes over back rent before they become the basis of an eviction filing.
3 years ago
Bob Born, the ‘Father of Peeps’ and Hot Tamale candies, has died
Born, a candy company executive known as the "Father of Peeps" for mechanizing the process to make marshmallow chicks, has died. He was 98.
3 years ago
SEPTA highlights signs of human trafficking in new campaign
The transit agency is adding information about trafficking on digital signage in addition to static signs being posted in bus depots.
3 years ago
Drive-by shooting strikes student on way to Overbrook High School
The student, who is in stable condition, was shot three times in the arm and the thigh, according to a district spokesperson.
3 years ago
South Philadelphia cleaners responsible for keeping team’s jerseys game day ready
Joe Lattanzio and his brother Vince co-own the business on South 15th Street.
3 years ago
New Garden Township acquires land for 106-acre public park in Chester County
New Garden Township has acquired 106-acres of land, once the site of the Loch Nairn Golf Club, for use as a passive-recreation park.
3 years ago
Listen 1:10ATM explodes in another theft attempt in Philadelphia
Police found the ATM blown up on the sidewalk.
3 years ago
A community is on edge after a man threw a Molotov cocktail at a New Jersey synagogue
Authorities are searching for the suspect who threw a Molotov cocktail at a New Jersey synagogue over the weekend, an incident that caused no damage but rattled the community
3 years ago
Photos from the party on Broad Street as the Eagles head to Super Bowl LVII
People danced, drumlines marched — and yes, poles were climbed.
3 years ago
More Philly renters facing eviction will have access to free legal representation
More Philly renters with low income will be able to get free legal representation. The program is designed to help those at risk of losing their homes to eviction.
3 years ago
Listen 1:16Philly blocks off nearly a square mile around City Hall so Eagles fans can celebrate
“Due to celebratory activity, be aware of rolling road closures throughout the city.”
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