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2 police officers injured during July 4th shooting on Ben Franklin Parkway; $20K reward offered
One officer suffered a graze wound to the head, while the other was wounded in the shoulder.
3 years ago
Photos: Philly celebrates Independence Day with music, dancing, food, and fun
The free Fourth of July festival on the Ben Franklin Parkway gave Philadelphians a chance to smile.
3 years ago
Philadelphians and tourists enjoy festivities ahead of party on the Parkway
Old City and Logan Square became a melting pot of culture today as Philadelphia turned out to celebrate the Fourth of July.
3 years ago
This oft-forgotten N.J. battlefield played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War
After British troops surrendered at the Battle of Princeton, Britain never regained full control of New Jersey during the Revolutionary War.
3 years ago
July 4 parade shooting near Chicago leaves 6 dead, 30 hurt; man detained
An hourslong manhunt during which residents hunkered down in businesses or received police escorts to their homes ended with a traffic stop and brief chase Monday evening.
3 years ago
Fourth of July weekend to test the ‘new normal’ for Philly tourism
Philly tourism officials are closely monitoring to see if the first Welcome America without COVID restrictions brings back crowds at pre-pandemic levels.
3 years ago
A Black man who was killed by police was unarmed at the time of the shooting
Officials in Akron, Ohio, released video of the pursuit and shooting of Jayland Walker, 25.
3 years ago
Russia claims pivotal Ukraine city; Kyiv says fight ongoing
Russia has claimed control over the last Ukrainian stronghold in an eastern province that is key to achieving a major goal of its invasion.
3 years ago
Protests for women’s liberty and reproductive freedom will fill Philadelphia on the Fourth of July
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe. v. Wade, many plan to demonstrate on the nation’s birthday.
3 years ago
Philly restaurants raise funds for abortion access
Over 40 Philadelphia restaurants have come together to raise money for the National Network of Abortion Funds.
3 years ago
Migrants in Texas trailer tragedy died seeking better lives
Families of the more than 60 people packed into a tractor-trailer and abandoned in Texas have began to confirm their worst fears.
3 years ago
A Louisiana environmental group will be at Rehoboth Beach all summer to gain support for its fight against natural gas shipping terminals on the Gulf Coast.
3 years ago
U.S. newspapers continuing to die at rate of 2 each week
Despite a growing recognition of the newspaper industry's problems among politicians and philanthropists, a new report says a downward trend continues.
3 years ago
‘Good sign for the future’: Chester County homeless population decreases by 23%
From 2017 to 2020, the Point in Time count showed a decrease of only 48 people in Chesco’s homeless population. Over the last two years, that number has dropped by 120.
3 years ago
Say hello to corn dog donuts, the newest creation from South Philly’s Okie Dokie
The brilliant mashup obviously needed to exist.
3 years ago