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Gymnasts Simone Biles, Aly Raisman to testify at senate hearing on Larry Nassar case
Four decorated gymnasts will testify at a U.S. Senate hearing this week regarding the FBI's shortcomings in investigating the Larry Nassar case.
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The Flyers have a ’new-look roster.’ Now they need a new goal song
In a first for the franchise, the Philadelphia Flyers are asking for fans’ help in selecting a new goal song.
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Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson on grants going to community organizations throughout Philadelphia to help combat gun violence. And, the Fringe Festival turns 25.
Air Date: September 13, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:01Eagles fans optimistic as new season kicks off, but wary after too many ‘broken hearts’
At a tailgate block party in Fishtown, people were excited for a fresh start with a new coach and quarterback, but tempered their expectations after too many “broken hearts.”
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Making *real* Philadelphia cream cheese inside a Kensington shipping container
At Perrystead Dairy, the mission is the milk.
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Need for costly repairs is forcing the temporary closure of two Cheltenham libraries
The American Library Association said the township’s issues are common: Similar infrastructure problems plague public libraries across the country.
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At the Garden of Reflection, looking back on the passing of so many on 9/11
About 200 people gathered for a ceremony in Lower Makefield Township, Bucks County, to honor those who lost their lives exactly 20 years ago.
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Exhibition traces a 200-year history of water pollution in Philadelphia
The Science History Institute opens “Downstream,” a historical exhibition of the science behind Delaware River watershed analysis.
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More money available to help struggling businesses in Camden County
Camden County is making another $10 million in federal aid available to struggling businesses to help them survive the COVID-19 delta surge.
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The cleanup continues in Mullica Hill and other parts of Gloucester County
A week after a tornado devastated parts of Gloucester County, residents continue to pick up the pieces and rebuild.
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The ‘war tax’ resistance movement and the Philly athlete who pioneered anthem protests
After they were arrested at a 1961 sit-in, Philadelphians Juanita and Wally Nelson and Eroseanna Robinson continued their activism throughout their lives.
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Virus claims Black morticians, leaving holes in communities
About 130 Black morticians have died of COVID-19 across the United States.
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Ground zero rebuilding still unfinished, 20 years later
Two planned skyscrapers, a performing arts center and a church are still unfinished at the site, which plays host to the annual ceremony honoring nearly 3,000 people killed.
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At one of Philly’s oldest tattoo parlors, women are inking the art
Eddie’s in Chinatown has experienced a changing of the guard.
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Bucks County lost 18 on Sept. 11. Two decades later, a memorial in their honor offers solace
As the memory of 9/11 fades for some, the Garden of Reflection has become a place to teach children and a peaceful place for those grieving losses.
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