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Afghanistan falls to the Taliban again as the U.S.-backed government collapses
In a sudden, final offensive, the Taliban pushed into Kabul, as Afghanistan's U.S.-backed president left the country and diplomatic personnel beat a retreat from the embassy.
3 years ago
‘I don’t want to live in a slum’: Little help yet for residents of troubled Camden senior housing
Recent meetings between lawmakers and property managers have done little to allay fears or fix safety issues rampant in Camden’s senior housing complexes.
3 years ago
The humanitarian failure that was relief efforts following the last devastating earthquake in 2010 is weighing heavily on the minds of Haitians in the Philly region.
3 years ago
A global guide for parents: How your kids can have fun without stressing you out
As parents start to transition back to the office — and kids return to school — maybe it's time to draw inspiration from other cultures around the world.
3 years ago
SEPTA is flummoxed by a driver’s trolley tunnel detour
There was no damage after a car drove onto underground trolley tracks in Philly early Saturday morning.
3 years ago
As brands reach for diverse customers, McDonald’s launches a Saweetie celebrity meal
Multi-platinum rapper Saweetie, who rose to fame with her hit single "Icy Girl," is teaming up with McDonald's to bring a little twist to her favorite menu order for her fans.
3 years ago
Philly’s first NFT gallery abruptly closing in Brewerytown, looking to reopen in Fishtown
There’s a final bash to raise funds for the unexpected move.
3 years ago
Philly violence: 7 shot in separate shootings, leaving 4 dead since late Friday night
Since just before midnight Saturday police say 7 people have been shot in separate shootings, leaving four dead.
3 years ago
How the ‘Grande Dame of Broad Street’ led to the discovery of Legionnaires’ disease
It took months to pinpoint the cause of the outbreak at the Philly hotel.
3 years ago
A digital mural allows visitors to ‘see, touch, feel’ Camden history, with hope it’ll draw tourists
With a digital mural, Camden wants to draw history buffs for USA’s 250th birthday.
3 years ago
A new state-funded community garden will sprout in Norristown
Residents of the Montgomery County seat can apply for plots now. The hope is to plant soon, with a fall harvest before the first frost.
3 years ago
Anti-violence advocate launches carpentry program for Philly teens
The goal is to give the teens, several of whom have criminal records, the knowledge and skills to go into business for themselves or join the city’s building trades unions.
3 years ago
Listen 2:50Bugfest, 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.
3 years ago
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.
3 years ago
Listen 4:37From pretzel roll-ups to baleadas, 5 don’t-miss breakfasts at Reading Terminal Market
Fast, unique, and easy on the wallet.
3 years ago