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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, pictured in 2018, announced that Instagram and Facebook are launching a paid verification service called 'Meta Verified.' (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
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Instagram and Facebook launch new paid verification service, Meta Verified

The monthly subscription service will start at $11.99 a month on the web or $14.99 a month on iOS or Android.

3 years ago

People in Antakya, Turkey, react after a new earthquake struck on Monday. (Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters)
NPR
Environment
International
Public Safety

A new earthquake hits Turkey, as teams still respond to earlier catastrophic quake

At least three people were killed and more than 200 injured when a a magnitude 6.4 earthquake, followed by a magnitude 5.8 quake, shook southeastern Turkey on Monday.

3 years ago

George Washington's full letter to Israel Shreve on March 5, 1787. (Courtesy of the Raab Collection)
History
Pennsylvania

1787 letter from cash-poor George Washington hailed as ‘great discovery’

The man later known as the Father of His Country tried to raise money after the Revolutionary War ended by unloading some of his vast land holdings.

3 years ago

A photo of Christopher Fitzgerald placed a memorial set up next to the place he was killed, near 17th Street and Montgomery Avenue. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Fundraiser for family of slain Temple police officer surges past $225k in less than a day

Christopher Fitzgerald leaves behind a wife and four children. A vigil to honor his memory is set for Tuesday on the university’s North Philly campus.

3 years ago

LGBTQ LOVE sign held up outside of Independence Hall
Business
LGBTQ
Billy Penn

Philadelphia wants to train LGBTQ people to be board members for local organizations

Named after the late Philadelphia activist Michael Hinson, the city program offers free training with the goal of diversifying nonprofit leadership.

3 years ago

A vigil for Christopher Fitzgerald has been set up at 17th and Montgomery to honor the Temple University police officer who was killed Saturday evening when he tried to stop a robbery
Gun Violence
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Billy Penn

What we know about the Temple police officer fatally shot in North Philadelphia

The incident is thought to be the first time one of the university’s law enforcement officers has been killed in the line of duty.

3 years ago

Temple University graduate students rally for better wages.
Employment
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Temple grad student union and university administration reach tentative agreement to boost worker pay

The strike isn’t over until the new agreement gets ratified by union membership, the Temple University Graduate Student Union said.

3 years ago

Two people in hazmats suits check each others' masks.
NPR
Environment
Public Health
Public Safety

Risks for chemical spills are high, but here’s how to protect yourself

The Ohio derailment is a reminder of what can happen for millions of Americans who live near railways. Here are the things people can do to better protect themselves.

3 years ago

Jimmy Carter waves.
Health Care
National
Politics

Carter Center: Former President Jimmy Carter in hospice care

The Carter Center says former President Jimmy Carter has entered home hospice care.

3 years ago

Striking grad student teachers walk on Temple's campus.
Employment
Higher Education
Philadelphia
6abc

Temple, TUGSA have reached a tentative deal, university says

TUGSA had been negotiating with the administration for higher wages, better benefits and improved working conditions.

3 years ago

Cayla Waddington leans against a wall, smiling as she poses for a photo.
Gun Violence
K-12
Kids
Philadelphia

Philly teens are in the center of the gun violence crisis. Here’s what they want to do about it

Gun violence prevention was a popular theme at the annual MLK Day speech competition hosted by the Thomas and Woods Foundation.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Chiefs fans raise thousands for Jason Kelce’s Be Philly Foundation after Super Bowl 57

Since their Super Bowl victory over the Eagles, Chiefs fans have been supporting Jason Kelce's (Be) Philly Foundation.

3 years ago

A group of people wearing red pose for a photo on a street.
Community Events
Delaware
Medicine
Outdoors

Wilmington celebrates fifth annual Cupid’s Fun Run to support Children’s Tumor Foundation

The four-hour celebration aims to raise awareness and money to support research into neurofibromatosis and childhood tumors.

3 years ago

Two people stand, posing for a photo, in front of a table where diapers and other products are laid out.
PlanPhilly
Home & Family
Income Inequality
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Public Health

‘We’re here to help’: Local diaper bank begins monthly distribution in Kensington

From diapers and wipes to period and adult incontinence products, the Greater Philadelphia Diaper Bank is providing families with what they need.

3 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Animals
Energy
Environment
Philadelphia

‘Lights Out’ initiative appears to be saving birds from crashing into Philly buildings

The effort to darken buildings at night to protect migrating birds appears to be working, but organizers say more long-term data is needed.

3 years ago

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