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Victims honored with tombstone 1 year after deadly Fairmont fire
One year after a fire in the city’s Fairmont section killed 12 people, including nine children, a large headstone was unveiled to family members.
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Wilfredo Campos becomes Wilmington’s first Latino police chief
Campos is a 26-year police veteran who has been a captain — the third-highest rank — in recent years. He succeeds Robert Tracy, the new chief in St. Louis.
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Nurse, doctor in pink Mummers costume help save life during Philadelphia Eagles game
"I said, 'Hey, I know I don't look like it, but I'm an emergency medicine doctor,'" said Vincent Basile.
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Allegations against U.S. soccer coach were made by player Gio Reyna’s parents
Information about a 1991 incident between Berhalter and his now-wife were shared with U.S. Soccer by Danielle Reyna, whose son Gio had limited playing time at the World Cup.
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Philly’s MLK Day of Service will focus on gun violence prevention
Thousands of people will devote themselves to helping others on the holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King.
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Family rep: Hamlin’s recovery moving in positive direction
The marketing representative for Damar Hamlin says the Buffalo Bills safety's recovery is moving in “a positive direction."
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There’s been an outpouring of love and support for Buffalo Bills safety and Pennsylvania native Damar Hamlin — including from his home state and its largest city.
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Bucks County’s Pearl S. Buck Foundation wants your help naming a ‘Woman of Influence’
For the first time in 43 years, the Pearl S. Buck Foundation is asking the public to nominate influential women, one of whom will win its annual award.
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After tying its record for highway deaths in 2022, Delaware cracks down on speeders
After a deadly 2022 on Delaware roads, state police are teaming up with the Office of Highway Safety in hopes of a safer year.
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U.S. Soccer investigates Coach Gregg Berhalter after 1991 domestic violence episode
U.S. Soccer says it learned of the allegation against men's national team head coach Gregg Berhalter last month - a week after the team was knocked out of the World Cup.
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NASA Apollo astronaut Walt Cunningham has died at age 90
Cunningham piloted the first manned Apollo mission, a key step in the drive to reach the moon, but he never flew in space again.
3 years ago
Family of Bills’ Hamlin thanks supporters, asks for prayers
The 24-year-old Hamlin remains in critical condition in a Cincinnati hospital a day after the Bills said his heart stopped while making a tackle in the first quarter.
3 years ago
Jonny Castro’s 1,200 portraits memorialize people lost to gun violence and fallen first responders
As a PPD forensic artist, drawing crime victims is his job — but this side project keeps him going.
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Buffalo Bills safety, Pa. native Damar Hamlin, in critical condition after collapse on field
“I’ve never seen anything like it since I was playing,” NFL executive Troy Vincent, a six-time Pro Bowl cornerback during his career, said early Tuesday.
3 years ago
Plastic bag ban goes into effect in Media, Haverford Twp.
Shoppers in Media and Haverford Township, Pennsylvania will need to bring their own reusable bags or pay extra for a paper bag at checkout.
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