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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.”
3 years ago
Fans celebrate in the streets as the Philadelphia Eagles are Super Bowl bound
The Philadelphia Eagles will play the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII on Feb. 12 in Glendale, Ariz.
3 years ago
Listen 1:27‘Please be kind to the street poles’: Philly 311 issues plea ahead of Eagles NFC Championship game
Along with greasing the poles, police are prepared to issue road restrictions for an area the size of 415 football fields.
3 years ago
NFC title game a Philly reunion for 49ers DC DeMeco Ryans
DeMeco Ryans might be in San Francisco, but he still has some influence in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Hurts, Purdy set for college-era rematch in NFC title tilt
The two met in November 2019, when Hurts was the QB for Oklahoma and Purdy was the QB for Iowa State.
3 years ago
Memphis police video leaves many unanswered questions
The nation and the city of Memphis are struggling to come to grips with video showing five disgraced police officers pummeling Tyre Nichols.
3 years ago
Thousands attend Celebration of Life for legendary Philly DJ Jerry Blavat
"Jerry wished for a big celebration of life," his family's statement said. "And we have a big one planned."
3 years ago
Delaware County making significant gains in reducing prison population
Several years ago, Delaware County was “incarcerating at levels that were unmatched across the state.” Now, county officials say they have changed course.
3 years ago
Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols’ death
Video showing five Memphis officers beating a Black man has been made public.
3 years ago
Clock Tower Schools will reopen Glen Mills with additional oversight, says DHS
Officials say Clock Tower Schools is a new entity, even though it includes people who worked for Glen Mills Schools, which closed in 2019 due to abuse allegations.
3 years ago
Videos like the Tyre Nichols footage can be traumatic. An expert shares ways to cope
People can experience symptoms of PTSD after being exposed to videos with violence and death. Those symptoms can show up immediately or weeks later.
3 years ago
Can you talk about the Eagles’ chances without jinxing them? Experts weigh in
With Philly sports fans, superstition runs deep.
3 years ago
birdSEED nonprofit, giving grants to first-time homebuyers, expands to Philadelphia
So far the DC-based group has awarded 21 provisional grants in its original city, plus four in Philly.
3 years ago
Philly’s Free Library is making space for people to create
A new weekly program invites library-goers to crochet, knit, embroider, and sew, no matter their skill level.
3 years ago
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