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Bugfest, Beer Fest, Freedom Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Aug. 12 - Aug. 15: Things to do in Philadelphia, Del., and N.J.
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Listen 4:26‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to restaurants requiring proof of vaccination
Tamara Russell, aka P.O.C., hit the streets of Philly to see how residents are feeling about the growing list of restaurants requiring proof of vaccination to dine indoors.
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Listen 4:37From pretzel roll-ups to baleadas, 5 don’t-miss breakfasts at Reading Terminal Market
Fast, unique, and easy on the wallet.
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Philly activist marches to Washington hoping Congress can help fight gun violence at home
Philly activist Jamal Johnson wants Mayor Jim Kenney to do more to fight gun violence. He’s hoping he can get Congress to help him put some pressure on the mayor.
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The organization's former executive director is currently running for mayor of a Delaware County town.
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Philly animal shelters are at capacity. A tag-team effort aims to attract 500 new fosters
After an initial boost during the pandemic shutdown, the number of people willing to foster animals has plummeted, and Philly shelters are desperately seeking new applicants.
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What to eat and drink as the Linc welcomes back fans — with masks recommended.
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Mixed bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics wind to a nuanced end
The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics have officially come to an end. The baton has now been passed to Paris, which will host the Games in 2024.
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Philly Catholics form young professionals group to strengthen their faith
The goal of the Young Catholic Professionals program is to connect people in their 20s and 30s, strengthen their faith, and integrate it with their work lives.
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Fighting back at gun violence, through lessons in martial arts and de-escalation
A summer program — Kicks Up, Guns Down — has this goal: to show kids there are better ways to handle conflict than shooting someone.
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Lyft and Uber prices are high. Wait times are long and drivers are scarce
In some cities, Uber and Lyft prices are up 79% from pre-pandemic levels, according to analytics firm Gridwise Inc.
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That time a match nearly torched a newlywed on the Atlantic City boardwalk
A Broadway actor who also showed up in Hollywood movies, she was saved by a comedian known as “the jolliest man in America.”
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Here’s what you need to know about the new eviction ban
For many Americans, COVID-19 has upended their lives. They've lost their jobs, and with them, the ability to pay their rent.
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Canadian soccer player Quinn becomes the first out trans and nonbinary gold medalist
Canadian soccer player Quinn has just made Olympic history.
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A rash of trash: Can Camden solve its illegal dumping crisis?
WHYY and A New View Camden teamed up to host a Community Conversation about the city’s illegal dumping crisis. Mayor Vic Caststarphen joined the panel.
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