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Philly businesses in Center City encourage holiday shoppers to visit shops downtown — the majority of which are locally-owned — this season.

The African Cultural Alliance of North America, a nonprofit supporting African immigrants, got a $9 million state grant towards developing Africatown.

The United States frustrated England in a 0-0 draw on Friday for its second consecutive tie in the World Cup.

Along with emotional support classes at school, Aazim Ferrell credits the riding club in Strawberry Mansion with helping heal his trauma.

Police also confirmed on Friday that Bing used a 9mm handgun, which was legally purchased the morning of the shooting.

The new rules will cut pollution coming from the state’s six trash incinerators — including the ones in Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery counties.

The newly formed Civic Coalition to Save Lives says it will build a violence intervention strategy based on what’s worked in other cities.

It was not immediately clear how many people were on the buses, but it appeared to be about five dozen.

Where to buy local for all your gifts this year.

PAR-Recycle Works in North Philly employs formerly incarcerated people and supports them on their reentry journey. “We want to see each other flourish,” said the founder.

The perennial child pleaser is 31 years old, but will only run on the Broad Street line this year.

The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen opened its doors to anyone in need of a Thanksgiving lunch. Administrators say demand for food has been up for the last two months.

Philadelphia-based MANNA prepared and delivered Thanksgiving meals for more than 3,600 people, many of whom are living with serious illnesses.

It’s the opposite of NYC’s holiday eve party in Central Park, but it allows more flexibility in case of inclement weather.

Family Promise of Northern New Castle County will be able to help up to 50 more families with the grant.