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Ukraine leader pushes for more arms; U.S. officials to visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pressed the West for more powerful weapons as he prepared to meet with top U.S. officials in the war-torn country’s capital.
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Officials: 4 dead, including 3 children after rowhome fire in Kensington
Officials say it was 3 children and a man who died.
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Northern Liberties retail boom: Over a dozen new storefronts coming to the neighborhood
Here’s a look at what’s in store, from restaurants to cafes, bike shops, and art centers.
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Fearing an L&I crackdown, craft vendors are fleeing the Clark Park Farmers Market
'This is people’s bread and butter,' said one proprietor, noting that permitting wasn’t enforced last year.
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Philadelphia police investigate double shooting at football field near Temple University’s campus
Police say two adults were shot while in the stands while students practiced on the field.
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Bad weather and supply chain delays completion of Lucy the Elephant’s makeover
While the nation’s oldest roadside attraction in Margate will be open for tours starting Memorial Day weekend, Lucy will not be seen in her new skin until mid-August.
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Former teammates, coaches honor Haskins at emotional service
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer and current Ohio State coach Ryan Day were among several hundred mourners that attended.
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Firearms overtook auto accidents as the leading cause of death in children
For decades, auto accidents have been the leading cause of death among children, but in 2020 guns were the No. 1 cause, researchers say.
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Rev. Al Sharpton demands name of officer who killed Patrick Lyoya
Sharpton spoke Friday at Lyoya's funeral and renewed the call for transparency made by Lyoya's family.
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The Montgomery and Delaware counties Habitat will plant about 250 trees this Saturday in Pottstown, Norristown, Upper Darby, and Lansdowne for Earth Day.
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Patrick Lyoya fled Congo to escape war. A traffic stop in Michigan cost him his life
For those who knew Lyoya, he's remembered as a son, brother and father — a person of faith whose life was inextricably shaped by war.
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Another possible mass grave with as many as 9,000 bodies is found near Mariupol
Satellite imagery has revealed what Ukrainian officials say appears to be another mass grave in Ukraine.
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After a detailed investigation of the city’s child welfare system, a City Council committee issued an urgent call for wholesale reforms.
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The history of Philly commerce is emerging from underground along the Delaware River
Before a 25-story complex can be built along the Delaware River, archeologists are digging up the origins of Philly’s shipping trade.
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Burlington County fair to address health and housing needs
To mark Minority Health Month, Burlington County officials will host a free resource fair focused on healthy lifestyles and housing.
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