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Sneakers and rising Philly chefs will highlight black tie gala to support trauma survivors

The Trauma Survivors Foundation hosts its annual Black Tie & Sneaker Gala at Live Casino & Hotel Saturday night, with a cocktail hour, dinner, and music from local favorites.

3 years ago

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Survivor’s daughter appreciates city apology for Holmesburg prison experiments, urges Penn to do more

The City of Philadelphia issued an apology in October for its role in experiments University of Pennsylvania dermatologist Albert Kligman conducted at the prison.

3 years ago

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Phillies set to host Houston with World Series tied at 1-all

The World Series returns to Philadelphia for the first time since 2009. On Halloween night, too, with the Phillie Phanatic sure to be in rare form.

3 years ago

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Delaware hikers take trek to ‘middle of nowhere’ for glimpse of rare adult American chestnut

This American chestnut was discovered by chance when a hunter recognized it. The Delaware Nature Society led its first expedition to the rare tree.

3 years ago

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Police: 6 people shot outside nightclub in Northern Liberties

Police say four women and two men ages 26 to 36 are among the victims.

3 years ago

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‘We’re here to stay’: Local union groups rally in support of Home Depot workers ahead of union vote

Home Depot organizers say they’ve been facing “surveillance” and “interrogation” from management. If successful, this will be the first unionized Home Depot in the country.

3 years ago

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Astros burst ahead, beat Phillies 5-2, tie World Series 1-1

The Houston Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 to tie the World Series at one game apiece.

3 years ago

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From Wawa hoagies to free tacos, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has a thing for food

After the Phillies made the playoffs, Wawa announced Schwarberfest would net customers $5 Shortis and $6 classic hoagies, if ordered through the Wawa app.

3 years ago

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Phillies postseason magic creates surge in interest for youth and adult amateur leagues

The Phillies’ first World Series appearance in over a decade has fueled interest and engagement for many amateur Philadelphia baseball leagues and programs.

3 years ago

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Officials: 59 dead after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul

At least 59 people were killed and 150 more were injured after being crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the Seoul.

3 years ago

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Over 150 dead after Halloween crowd surge in Seoul

Dozens more were injured, officials said, after a stampede took place in a narrow alley near a major party spot on Saturday night in the South Korean capital.

3 years ago

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Environmental advocates push back against Delaware plans for poultry-based power plant

Opponents of the bioenergy facility planned in Seaford say it will worsen water quality and environmental injustice.

3 years ago

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Drop off your unused medications at sites in the Delaware Valley on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day was launched a decade ago to address rising rates of addiction and overdoses linked to prescription opioids.

3 years ago

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Skeleton bike riding, face painting, mariachi, and tacos: How to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Philly

Celebrations of Día de los Muertos bring together a mix of indigenous and colonial Mexican traditions.

3 years ago

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Home intruder yelled ‘Where’s Nancy?’ before attacking Pelosi’s husband, source says

An intruder broke into the couple's San Francisco home early on Friday and attacked Paul Pelosi, who is now recovering at hospital. The speaker was not at home.

3 years ago

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