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A Southwest Philly festival is using arts and food to spark community discussions on the city budget
The Kingsessing event includes free lunch by the Mercado de Latinas.
3 years ago
Russia takes losses in failed river crossing, officials say
Ukrainian and British officials say Russia suffered heavy losses when Ukrainian forces destroyed the pontoon bridge enemy troops were using to try to cross a river.
3 years ago
Respect on her name: AAMP’s new director of programming has deep roots in activism and the arts
Poet Nina Elizabeth Ball taps into her love for the arts as director of programming and education at the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP).
3 years ago
Forgotten no more, Delaware cyclists teach kids lessons of Black cycling superstar
As the first Black cyclist to become world champion, Major Taylor’s story of perseverance is now helping inspire young people in Wilmington.
3 years ago
Greater South Jersey Chorus to sing the spiritual journey of Underground Railroad
The Greater South Jersey Chorus will perform a dramatic work that links to stops along the Underground Railroad in the region.
3 years ago
U.S. finds 500 Native American boarding school deaths so far
The dark history of Native American boarding schools — where children were forced from their families and often abused — has been felt deeply across Indian Country.
3 years ago
For these young trainees, careers in solar look like Philly’s future
While Pa. primary candidates continue to support fossil fuels in the name of jobs, some young Philadelphians see a brighter future in the solar industry.
3 years ago
Listen 4:24A ‘very robust’ 2022 expected as Jersey Shore tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels
Despite inflation and labor challenges, Jersey Shore tourism boosters expect a good year, just not as good as 2021.
3 years ago
The Philadelphia Zoo is asking for the public’s help naming 3 new Ankole cattle
The East African breed has massive crescent-shaped horns, which can grow up to eight feet wide and weigh up to 15 pounds each.
3 years ago
Man shot by Philadelphia police officer inside 39th District building
The gunfire happened just after 9 a.m. inside the building in Hunting Park.
3 years ago
Still rebounding from the pandemic, Delco nonprofits hope to use grant money to expand
The Foundation for Delaware County’s latest round of grants will go to groups like Share Food Program, which will build Delco’s first ever designated food bank.
3 years ago
Elon Musk says he would reverse Twitter’s ban of Donald Trump
Elon Musk said he will reverse Twitter’s permanent ban of former President Donald Trump if the Tesla CEO follows through with his plan to buy the social media company.
3 years ago
Russia pounds vital port of Odesa, targeting supply lines
Ukrainian officials say Russian troops are pounding the port of Odesa, apparently to disrupt the supply lines and weapons shipments that have been critical for Kyiv's defense.
3 years ago
SUV driver, 2 pedestrians killed in crash at rail station
The driver of an SUV and two pedestrians are dead after the vehicle crashed into SEPTA's Allegheny station in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
The Biden administration is capping the cost of internet for low-income Americans
The Affordable Connectivity Program will provide plans of at least 100 Megabits per second of speed for no more than $30. An estimated 48 million Americans will qualify.
3 years ago