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CHOP Gun Violence Memorial opens during ‘Wear Orange’ Weekend
CHOP officials say the garden, where benches and a colorful, stained glass sculpture were installed in 2021, is now a space where survivors can visit and reflect.
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Abbott’s baby formula plant is reopening in a step that could soon ease the shortage
Abbott's initial re-release of products will be available to consumers beginning around June 20, the company says.
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Ann Turner Cook, the original Gerber baby, dies at 95
Cook was 5 months old when a neighbor, artist Dorothy Hope Smith, drew a charcoal sketch of her that was later submitted for a contest Gerber was holding.
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Turn in a gun, get $100 at Eagles’ gun buyback
The Eagles are teaming up with Philadelphia police for a no-questions-asked gun buyback in an effort to reduce gun violence.
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Philly’s LGBTQ flag raising brings focus on ‘most marginalized’ community members
Speakers at the flag raising hosted by the city’s Office of LGBT Affairs called on the community to center the experiences of Black and brown trans people.
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Air quality concerns linger after Port Richmond junkyard fire
Residents of Philly’s Port Richmond section experienced what city officials called an “air quality emergency” Thursday due to smoke from a junkyard fire.
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In a new U.S. poll, a majority identify as ‘pro-choice’ for the first time in decades
The percentage of Americans who consider themselves "pro-choice" has risen in the past year to 55%, its highest level in decades, according to a Gallup poll released Thursday.
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Families of Uvalde, Buffalo victims to testify in Congress
Parents of victims and survivors of the mass shootings in Buffalo and Uvalde will appear before a House committee next week as Congress debates gun measures.
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As the baby formula crisis worsens, it’s also magnifying disparities in the U.S.
The formula shortage has upended life for millions of families across the nation and magnified longtime disparities in how infants receive nutrition.
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Wandering stray horse ‘Darien’ finds new home at sanctuary in Bucks County
Philly residents found the underweight horse wandering around after the man who bought him abandoned him a few hours later.
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The Depp verdict could bring a chilling effect for domestic abuse survivors
The weeks-long trial was broadcast live for millions. Some advocates say the verdict could give even more pause for domestic violence survivors to speak out.
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‘The time is now’: Philly animal shelters seek volunteers and ‘forever homes’
From volunteering to adopting, there are multiple ways to support animal rescue shelters. Summer is the perfect season to help dogs and cats in need.
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Listen 1:49Crews battle massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section
The fire was brought under control around 5:30 p.m.
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Philly’s anti-gun violence leaders honored by City Council
The honorees were nominated by Philadelphia residents and have all lost a loved one to gun violence.
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Listen 1:37Library workers call for longer hours, more staff to prevent summer gun violence surge
Philadelphia libraries aren’t open on the weekends or evenings, and many have trouble staying open during the week.
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