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Pope makes Easter plea for Ukraine peace, cites nuclear risk
Pope Francis has made an Easter plea for peace in Ukraine and in other wars in the world.
3 years ago
As mask mandate looms, Philadelphians stick with traditions, routines on a sunny holiday weekend
COVID-19 cases are climbing in Philadelphia as Monday’s mask mandate looms, but it looked like business as usual on a warm, busy holiday weekend.
3 years ago
12 injured in shooting at South Carolina mall; 3 detained
Authorities said no fatalities have been reported but that eight of the shooting victims were taken to the hospital. Of those eight, two were in critical condition.
3 years ago
Pandas devour ice cake to celebrate 50 years at National Zoo
The National Zoo’s most famous tenants had an enthusiastic breakfast Saturday in front of adoring crowds as the zoo celebrated 50 years of its iconic panda exchange agreement.
3 years ago
Bills for suburban customers could go up 13% as PECO requests natural gas rate hikes
The utility says the increased revenue would help pay for replacing aging cast-iron pipes with newer plastic pipes.
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The event’s organizers are hoping for a ‘comeback year’ after a pandemic hiatus.
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New York Public Library makes banned books available for free
The initiative is called Books for All and allows any reader aged 13 and older to access commonly banned books through the library's app until the end of May.
3 years ago
Springfield Township residents are divided over the Police Benevolent Association’s use of the ‘Blue Lives Matter’ flag in its logo.
3 years ago
Officer’s camera misses key moment of Patrick Lyoya’s death
Body camera footage shows a close-up view of an intense struggle — but the video goes dark 42 seconds before the officer shoots the Black man in the head.
3 years ago
Residents of ‘saturated’ industrial corridor in Delaware learn about their cancer risk
Years after the Environmental Protection Agency increased its risk assessment for a toxic chemical manufactured in suburban New Castle, D ...
3 years ago
Ukrainian Jews displaced by war find Passover especially poignant this year
Across Europe and across the world, Ukrainian refugees will attend Passover Seders starting tonight. And they'll tell the story of wandering while they're refugees themselves.
3 years ago
Russia loses warship, says attacks on Kyiv will increase
The guided-missile cruiser Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, sank on Thursday after suffering heavy damage. The circumstances are in dispute.
3 years ago
A new Philly podcast offers ‘real talk’ about love and relationships
Conscious Connections brings local couples together to talk about their love, communication, and much more. The show is hosted by Nicole Blackson.
3 years ago
Listen 1:57‘Agriculture is the culture’: FarmerJawn wants to reinvent agriculture education
FarmerJawn’s nonprofit is seeking to “reintroduce farming into the lifestyles of urban people” and give them the knowledge to start their own farm.
3 years ago
Listen 4:04Philly adding more bike patrols to keep an eye on Center City
Philadelphia’s Center City District is expanding the bike patrol program it launched in late 2020, as more visitors return to the area.
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