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WHYY’s ‘Stop and Frisk’ podcast explores solutions to gun violence
The new podcast from WHYY and the Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting asks neighborhood communities for answers to tough questions.
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Listen 1:27The UVA shooting suspect is in custody after 3 football players were killed
Three football players were killed on a bus late Sunday after returning to the University of Virginia from a field trip. Police arrested the suspected gunman after a 12-hour m
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Amid the war ruins in Ukraine, Banksy seeds art
A painting of a gymnast doing a handstand has popped up on the wall of a wrecked building outside of Kyiv and appears to be the work of graffiti artist known as Banksy.
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6 killed after vintage aircraft collide at Dallas air show
The Federal Aviation Administration says a Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress and a Bell P-63 Kingcobra collided and crashed.
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Turkey’s leader calls the blast in Istanbul an attack. At least 6 are dead
There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the blast on Istiklal Avenue. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has vowed that the nation will not bow to terrorism.
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First-time Philly home buyers feeling the pinch of historic mortgage rates and high prices
Like big cities across the country, Philadelphia’s housing market is feeling the impact of high rates, with potential first-time homebuyers being the hardest hit.
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Philadelphia preparing for possible arrival of migrants from Texas
Officials called the situation "fluid," adding that Texas officials have not coordinated with the City of Philadelphia.
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The Philadelphia chickenman is using his platform to address hunger in his neighborhood
South Philadelphia Community Fridge raised $1,000 in a less than day after Alexander Tominsky solicited donations on Twitter.
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Why Rep. Amen Brown is wrong about the National Guard
Calling in the national guard is taking the lazy way out, writes Pastor Carl Day, a prominent public safety advocate.
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A home improvement project in North Philly means a milestone for Habitat
The nonprofit’s latest project is providing a new roof, a rebuilt porch, and a repaved walkway to a senior couple in Hunting Park.
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Sports support group helps Phillies fans cope with World Series loss
Sadboy Fanatics hosts group sessions for fans to express their frustrations and introduce them to new mental health practices.
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Musk warns Twitter’s survival is at stake as staff quits
Musk’s first companywide message to employees ordered them to stop working from home and show up in the office Thursday morning.
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Dramatic fire demo outside Philly City Hall promotes stronger sprinkler requirements
Two identical rooms were set ablaze to demonstrate how sprinklers can stop a fire.
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N.J. man charged in connection with ‘broad’ threat to synagogues
He's scheduled to make his initial court appearance in Newark on Thursday afternoon, where he will be represented by a federal public defender.
3 years ago
Workers at HarperCollins Publishers begin strike
Union members at HarperCollins, one of the largest publishers in the country, started an indefinite strike today.
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