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Naloxone giveaway part of Trenton baseball team’s Addiction Awareness Night
As part of their ongoing addiction awareness campaign, the Trenton Thunder will give away naloxone during Saturday’s game.
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‘Faces you need to see’: Loved ones of violence victims share grief in new art exhibit
A new art exhibit at City Hall features gun violence co-victims, or people who’ve lost someone to homicide — stories often lost in the daily homicide count.
3 years ago
Officials: foul smells leaking from truck in Gloucester Co. ‘pose no risk’ to public
Residents complain of a “rotten egg smell” as far as Buena Vista Township in Atlantic County.
3 years ago
Philly’s ultimate frisbee pros are in the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade
After a rough start, the Phoenix turned their season around — and now face the DC Breeze for a wildcard spot.
3 years ago
Man who tried to breach FBI office killed after standoff
The confrontation came as officials warned of an increase in threats against federal agents in the days following a search of former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.
3 years ago
Social media posts voice concerns over 988 hotline. Here’s what you need to know
Advocates cheered the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, but some voiced concerns that using the service could lead to police involvement or forced hospitalization.
3 years ago
SeaWorld CEO to meet with family, Jesse Jackson amid Sesame Place discrimination lawsuit
The Sesame Street-themed park has announced the implementation of diversity and inclusion training for its employees.
3 years ago
How is your neighborhood affected by cash bail? The Philly Bail Fund plans to hand you the hard data
Under a new executive director, the group is concentrating on education.
3 years ago
University City residents fight to stave off gentrification
WHYY student interns Dre’Mere Reyes and Lamar Reed interview residents who are fighting to stave off gentrification in University City.
3 years ago
Delaware town’s mayor says $25K grant to museum with Confederate flag ‘dead in the water’
Georgetown Town Council voted to allocate the money, but the museum filed its application after the April 1 deadline. The mayor says the flag should be taken down.
3 years ago
It’s backpack time! Where to find free bookbags or donate school supplies for Philly kids
From family-friendly giveaways to orgs looking for support, your guide to helping local students prepare for learning this fall.
3 years ago
Violence interrupters try to stop shootings before they start by connecting people with jobs and other resources. A faith-based coalition is taking the model to the streets.
3 years ago
Listen 5:381 killed, multiple people injured after bus overturns on NJ Turnpike
At least one person is dead and several others are injured after a bus overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike in Woodbridge Tuesday night, according to state police.
3 years ago
PHL Youth Week is designed to give teens a chance to share their perspectives on health, education and gun violence, but advocates and residents say more action is needed.
3 years ago
Teen missing in Dover, Delaware found safe, Amber Alert canceled
Police in Dover, Delaware say a missing teen has been found safe and an Amber Alert has been canceled.
3 years ago