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Philadelphia

Gun violence film screenings in Philly aim to ‘blanket the city’ with trauma support

The city hopes the film will open doors to mental health help for Philadelphians affected by gun violence.

3 years ago

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International
Military
Public Safety

Tears, defiance and new tanks in Ukraine for war anniversary

Ukraine’s leader pledged Friday to push for victory in 2023 as he and other Ukrainians marked the somber anniversary of the Russian invasion that upended their lives.

3 years ago

A memorial to Officer Christopher Fitzgerald.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
6abc

Final goodbye for Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald

To ease the burden on the family, Temple University said it will pay for Ofc. Fitzgerald's funeral.

3 years ago

Chase Miller (left) and Kim Hartzel hold up kittens at an animal shelter
PlanPhilly
Animals
Health Care
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

A Bensalem veterinary nonprofit will soon offer affordable pet care in Philly

The Bridge Clinic, based in Bucks County, is set to open a Philadelphia office thanks to a $200,000 grant from PetSmart Charities.

3 years ago

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Gun Violence
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

2-year-old, 5 teens among 7 injured in Strawberry Mansion shooting; 3 suspects sought

According to police, the shooting happened just before 6 p.m. outside the James G. Blaine School.

3 years ago

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NPR
Pennsylvania
Public Health
Public Safety
Transportation

Here’s the most thorough explanation yet for the train derailment in East Palestine

A wheel bearing on the train's 23rd car overheated, a new NTSB report says. Soon after, dozens of cars — including 11 carrying toxic chemicals — derailed near the Ohio town.

3 years ago

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Books
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Technology
Billy Penn

The Free Library is bringing back Saturday hours at 10 neighborhood branches

The Free Library of Philadelphia announced this week that 10 of its 54 branches will begin offering regularly scheduled Saturday hours.

3 years ago

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Delaware
International
Military

‘Desperation and uncertainty’ for Delaware family one year after fleeing Ukraine

The family settled in Poland with their three young children after the invasion. They remain hopeful, but know the fate of Poladko’s homeland remains uncertain.

3 years ago

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Business
Income Inequality
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Philadelphia
Public Health
Social Justice

Philly AIDS Thrift makes biggest donation since its founding in 2005

Since opening in 2005, the quirky thrift store near South Street has given away its proceeds to AIDS-related causes. This year was its biggest ever.

3 years ago

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Gun Violence
Public Safety
Social Justice

U.S. mass killings linked to extremism spiked over last decade

The number of U.S. mass killings linked to extremism over the past decade was at least three times higher than the total from any other 10-year period since the 1970s.

3 years ago

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Gun Violence
National
Philadelphia

TV journalist from Philly among those killed in Orlando shooting

Worldwide 40 journalists were reported killed last year, plus another two this year before Wednesday, per the Committee to Protect Journalists. Only one was from the U.S.

3 years ago

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Animals
Philadelphia
Policing
Billy Penn

An off-duty FBI agent shot a dog in Philadelphia. By law, that might be allowed

The owner of the deceased animal would likely have to move forward with legal action seeking a penalty, per city and state law.

3 years ago

Kenyetta Overton, the director of the Murals of the Mind Project, talks to attendees
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Gun Violence Prevention Summit at West Philly Masjid connects over 50 young people to resources

Presented by The Charles Foundation, speakers included State Senator Vincent Hughes, Power of Paint, and more.

3 years ago

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History
New Jersey
Politics
Race & Ethnicity

N.J. Gov. Murphy honors four-time Olympic runner, bus boycott organizer, and Newark’s first Black woman city council member

Gov. Murphy also announced initiatives he said will positively impact communities of color across the state.

3 years ago

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Community Events
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania

Delaware County plans first-ever LGBTQ Pride parade

Delaware County will hold its first Pride parade in Media. It will hold the festival in Upper Darby the following weekend.

3 years ago

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