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Microsoft said it plans to cut 10,000 jobs, or about 5% of its workforce, in the first months of 2023. (Michel Euler/AP)
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Microsoft slashes 10,000 jobs, the latest in a wave of layoffs

Amazon, Salesforce and Goldman Sachs have also announced cuts during a brutal January for corporate workers.

3 years ago

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Delaware school district closed after death of pro wrestler Jay Briscoe at age 38

According to Sports Illustrated, Jay Briscoe was killed in a crash in Laurel, Delaware.

3 years ago

Lucy Duncan, a member of Philadelphia's Commission for Interfaith Affairs and a fellow with the Truth Telling Project, leads a discussion on reparations at Congregation Rodeph Shalom. (Jordan Levy/Billy Penn)
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Philly faith leaders hope weeklong seminar awakens a ‘citywide culture of reparations’

One of the goals is to address poverty “in a way that acknowledges the root,” an organizer said.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Flyers' Ivan Provorov
LGBTQ
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Flyers defenseman Provorov cites religion for boycott on Pride night

Provorov did not skate with his teammates before Tuesday night’s game against Anaheim as the Flyers celebrated their annual Pride night.

3 years ago

Two people talk to one another.
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Philadelphia

What should be the focus for Philly’s next mayor? Voters weigh in

During a community listening session Tuesday night, residents said reparations, youth opportunities should be among top concerns for the next mayor.

3 years ago

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Monica Miraglilo poses on a construction site
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Employment
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Housing
Philadelphia

In a male-dominated construction industry, this Philly woman seeks to empower others

Monica Miraglilo worked her way into the construction industry after a career in modeling. Now she wants to empower other women to join her.

3 years ago

A police car reads Lower Merion Police.
Pennsylvania
Policing
6abc

Lower Merion police release body camera video after officer uses Taser during traffic stop

A Lower Merion Township police officer will be facing disciplinary review in connection with a controversial traffic stop in which a woman was tased.

3 years ago

Cars pass a horse-drawn carriage in Old City
Animals
Philadelphia

The future of horse-drawn carriage rides in Philly remains uncertain after 76 Carriage Company empties its stables

76 Carriage Company suspended rides as they look to find new stables. Animal rights advocates want the rides banned by the city.

3 years ago

Kingsessing Recreation Center renovations, one of Rebuild's largest projects, are finally due to start this year.
Government
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

More than 20 rec centers and playgrounds: What’s coming in Rebuild’s biggest year yet

Momentum like this has been a long time coming for Philadelphia’s signature public works project.

3 years ago

A Philly police officer's uniform is pictured
Philadelphia
Policing
Public Safety

New Philly police academy graduates won’t be enough to make up for attrition

Those leaving the force are expected to exceed the number of newly hired and trained cops by the end of the year.

3 years ago

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Shelley Henderson (left) and her daughter, Jaylynn Chalmers, 13, work together to clean up Tacony Creek Park
Environment
Philadelphia
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Sustainability

Volunteers tackle short-dumping along Tacony Creek

Hundreds of tires, a deflated soccer ball, and a bag of bones are just some of the items cleaned up as part of the King Day of Service in North Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Councilmember Kendra Brooks
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Philadelphia
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‘No work is insignificant’: When community service is what you’re called to do, you do it every day

Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and encourages people to show up for their community, in whatever way they can.

3 years ago

Relish in West Oak Lane on Election Day in 2016
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Bynum brothers’ brunch and jazz favorite Relish closing in West Oak Lane

The Ogontz Avenue restaurant had become a destination for both diners and politicos.

3 years ago

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks while standing between the 2022 and 2023 championship trophies during a ceremony celebrating the Bulldog's second consecutive NCAA college football national championship, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Athens, Ga.
Higher Education
National
Sports

Georgia football player killed in wreck after title celebration

Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member have been killed in a car wreck hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight championship.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Philadelphia
Policing
Streets & Roads

Officer hospitalized after head-on crash in Southwest Philadelphia

A police officer is in stable condition after a head-on crash Saturday night in Southwest Philadelphia.

3 years ago

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