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Fan scale a (greased) lamp post during the Eagles' 2018 Super Bowl victory parade
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Billy Penn

‘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

DeMeco Ryans speaks from a podium.
Philadelphia
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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

Jalen Hurts prepares to throw a football.
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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

People hold up signs protesting the police killing of Tyre Nichols.
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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

An up-close image of Jerry Blavat.
Music
Philadelphia
6abc

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

A view of a sign for a correctional facility.
Criminal Justice
Incarceration
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Pennsylvania

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

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Criminal Justice
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National
Policing

Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols’ death

Video showing five Memphis officers beating a Black man has been made public.

3 years ago

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Government
K-12
Pennsylvania

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

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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

Alex Holley wearing her Eagles gear.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Can you talk about the Eagles’ chances without jinxing them? Experts weigh in

With Philly sports fans, superstition runs deep.

3 years ago

Harry Christian III and Tony Keith Jr sitting in their home.
Changing Communities
Housing
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

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

Librarian Alison Miner holds a needle-point felt project she crafted.
PlanPhilly
Community Events
Philadelphia

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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NOBLE New Jersey President Jiles Ship presenting Camden County Sheriff Gilbert ''Whip'' Wilson with an award
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Camden County Sheriff becomes first Black president of N.J. sheriffs’ association

After his installation, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE) honored him for his historic ascension to lead the sheriffs’ association.

3 years ago

A line of electric vehicles on display.
Energy
Philadelphia
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Electric vehicles take the spotlight at 2023 Philadelphia Auto Show

A massive electric vehicle test track sits amid hundreds of vehicles on display. It's a big upgrade from the dark corner where it was at last year’s show.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

At this San Francisco bar favored by Eagles fans, Niners supporters may have to wait

Owner Cyril Hackett expects 80% of Kezar Pub’s patrons on Sunday to be rooting for Philadelphia.

3 years ago

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