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Philly sports’ winning streak boosts spirits across the Delaware Valley
This week, the Phillies and Union continue their playoff runs. The 76ers tip off in their regular season opener Tuesday.
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22nd Peoplehood Parade returns to West Philly with art, music, and Gritty costumes
At this Spiral Q event, it doesn’t matter what you look like or where you come from — or even if folks can’t quite pin down your origin story.
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Philly drivers have it the worst compared to other cities
Commuters' frustrations are justified, says a new report looking at everything from the cost of parking to how long drivers sit idle.
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Flavors of the East and South America find a home in Philadelphia
Local entrepreneurs announce plans to expand all natural fruit flavored ice cream business beyond Philadelphia.
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Listen 6:19What started in the early days of the pandemic as a passion project has blossomed into a full-on shop that serves dogs high-quality treats in Bucks County.
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Wawa to close 2 Center City Philadelphia locations due to continued safety concerns
The beloved convenience store chain says it is closing stores at 12th and Market streets and 19th and Market streets.
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‘Jawn’ is more than a noun. It connects us to who we are, beyond our city and region
The word ‘jawn’ can be used to replace any noun in a sentence, but the term is more than an interchangeable Philly word. It has a deeper meaning, writes Kae Lani Palmisano.
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Philly tourism trailblazer gets Gayborhood street named after him
Jeff Guaracino is known as one of the forces behind the Philly tourism campaign “Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay.”
3 years ago
Pennsylvania prisoners are giving their own money to families impacted by gun violence
The “Community Bereavement Fund”, launched by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated men, went live today to offer assistance to families who’ve lost a child to gun violence.
3 years ago
PES refinery explosion investigation says EPA should scrutinize deadly chemical hydroflouric acid
The Chemical Safety Board’s investigation points to a corroded pipe as the source of the explosion. It also says several safety provisions failed to kick in immediately or wer
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‘We cannot lose on this’: Roxborough High School receives security funding
Just under two weeks after a targeted shooting at Roxborough High School’s football scrimmage, lawmakers present a $500,000 grant to update the school’s security.
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Carbon monoxide leak at day care center injures 25 children
Emergency responders went to the center in Allentown, Pa., on reports of an unconscious child.
3 years ago
City of Philadelphia changes gun violence grant process following payment delays
The City of Philadelphia says it’s simplifying its grant payment process for gun violence prevention nonprofits. Payments for the last round were several months delayed.
3 years ago
Pro-Russian hackers claim responsibility for knocking U.S. airport websites offline
A pro-Russian hacker group is taking credit for temporarily taking down several U.S. airport websites on Monday, though there appeared to be no impact on flight operations.
3 years ago
No more interim: Rob Thomson to remain Phillies manager
After guiding the Philadelphia Phillies to their first playoff berth in more than a decade, manager Rob Thomson had the interim removed from his title Monday.
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