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Visitors walk past a makeshift memorial honoring those recently killed at Robb Elementary School, Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Video shows police milling in hallway during Uvalde massacre

The edited footage was published as Texas lawmakers investigating the massacre are preparing to release their findings.

3 years ago

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Starbucks closing Center City Philadelphia store, 15 others due to safety concerns

In total, 16 Starbucks across the country are being closed, primarily in Los Angeles and Seattle.

3 years ago

The Delco Skatepark Coalition presented a $4,000 donation to Chester Township at a July 7 Council meeting. (Courtesy of Delco Skatepark Coalition)
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2 new skateparks coming to Delaware County, thanks to local nonprofit

The county is getting a new concrete skatepark in Chester Township and plans are in the works for one in Upper Darby.

3 years ago

Shofuso House in Fairmount Park. (Courtesy of Shofuso)
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Philadelphia
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Shofuso House fundraising to repair vandalism damage

A June 15th break-in caused what might be tens of thousands of dollars in damage to Philadelphia’s traditional Japanese house in Fairmount Park.

3 years ago

Tents are visible on a lawn in front of a red-brick building.
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West Philly protest encampment takes shape to support tenants of closing affordable housing complex

Housing activists have formed a camp on the grounds of an affordable housing complex that’s slated to close. The owners are weighing their options.

3 years ago

People cross a street in West Philadelphia, with brick rowhomes lining either side of the street.
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PlayStreets hires teens to run programs on Philly blocks, and trains them to respond to gunfire

Teens working the program as Play Captains have had to undergo special training in light of the ongoing gun violence crisis.

3 years ago

DA Larry Krasner thinks extended hour at Philly public pools could help with violence prevention. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Public Spaces

DA Krasner highlights the importance of Philly pools for violence prevention

Larry Krasner said giving young people an outlet such as a pool could help quell the rising tide of violence in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Volunteers load groceries into vehicles during a food distribution event
Economy
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New Jersey

Nonprofits receive $17.5 million to fight hunger and boost New Jersey restaurants

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority plans to award grants to 30 organizations to buy meals for the hungry from struggling restaurants.

3 years ago

Musicians perform on a stage.
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Philadelphia

Hispanic Fiesta celebrates 40 years in Philadelphia

The festival is a celebration of local Latin American and Hispanic culture. And this year’s event featured iconic musical guests.

3 years ago

Tents are pitched on green grass. A sidwalk is visible in the foreground and a building and trees are visible in the background.
Housing
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Housing activists set up new West Philly encampment, with over a dozen tents and a new slogan: ‘We ain’t going nowhere’

The property at stake is known as the UC Townhomes, and it’s in the continually-gentrifying University City area.

3 years ago

Rescue workers in Ukraine stand on a pile of rubble.
International
Military
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Russian rocket attack kills 15 in Ukraine; others trapped

Ukrainian officials say at least 15 people were killed when a Russian rocket hit an apartment building in the eastern town of Chasiv Yar.

3 years ago

A police officer stands at the doorway of a bus as someone goes to get on.
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
Billy Penn

SEPTA safety? Why Philly’s transit system has its own police force — and why the chief just got ousted

Thomas Nestel III retired after nearly a decade leading the police force, one of Pennsylvania’s largest.

3 years ago

Hoagies & Hops owner Kristina Mazza, a Pottstown native, and general manager Donnie Begley. (Sha Prihar/Billy Penn)
Food & Drink
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

This Indiana restaurant is entirely dedicated to Philly food, with hoagies leading the way

Philadelphia-themed eateries have popped up across the country — and the globe.

3 years ago

(From left) Yolanda Van de Krol, the Chester County Clerk of Courts; Renee Merion, the Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Juvenile Unit; and Don Corry, the county Chief Juvenile Probation Officer all played a role in putting together the program. (Courtesy of Chester County)
Criminal Justice
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Pennsylvania

‘One mistake should not be a life sentence’: Chester County’s juvenile record expungement program receives national recognition

The National Association of Counties has recognized Chester County’s Fresh Start Juvenile Record Expungement with an Achievement Award.

3 years ago

Nick at the Philadelphia CIC co-working space that is home to Jump Button Studio. (Calbert Werner)
Race & Ethnicity
Technology
Love Now Media

The player and the game: Diversity in gaming opens pathways to new careers

“If you don’t see yourself at the table, then the things that companies are making are not going to relate to you,” he said.

3 years ago

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