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Man shot multiple times, killed on SEPTA’s Broad Street Line in Philadelphia
The man, who is believed to be in his 20s, was shot 11 times throughout the body, police said.
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Brother of MOVE victims sues Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania for mishandled remains
Lionell Dotson, the brother of two children killed in the 1985 MOVE bombing, has filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and the University of Pennsylvania.
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How antisemitic rhetoric is impacting Jewish communities, and what to do about it
Recent antisemitic incidents have put American Jews on edge. Community leaders hope this moment will finally make clear the importance of education and allyship.
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Thousands of veterans march in Philadelphia Veterans Parade
More than 7,000 people participated in the parade, despite Sunday’s sporadic rain showers.
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Listen 1:22Philadelphia police searching for gunmen who shot 9 people in Kensington
Police say the gunmen exited a black-colored vehicle that was parked in the middle of the block and fired about 40 shots.
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Philadelphia Home Depot workers vote against unionizing, as organizers file union-busting complaint
The failed vote would have made it the first Home Depot in the nation with a union. Organizers have filed a union-busting complaint with the NLRB.
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Astros win World Series in Game 6 against the Phillies
The Houston Astros clinched their second World Series title in six seasons with a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6.
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Keep the faith: Grease pole climbing advice from a former champion
Frankie Longo, who’s won the Italian Market Festival competition multiple times, has some tips on what not to do when grease pole climbing.
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La Plaza Delaware hopes to bridge the gap with its Latino Leadership training program
By embracing the Latino Leadership training program, La Plaza Delaware aims to erase the underrepresentation of Latinos in leadership.
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Groups in Philadelphia sponsoring major get out the vote effort
The American Federation of Teachers and Unite Here unions are part of a national get out the vote effort which claims to have influenced many Philadelphians.
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‘This is what it means to be Jewish in America:’ N.J. rabbis respond to synagogue threats
Law enforcement officials say a broad online threat targeting New Jersey synagogues has been mitigated.
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Roxborough High shooting suspects committed separate murder a day earlier, police say
Three suspects in September’s deadly shooting near Roxborough High will be charged with murder in a separate fatal shooting that happened the day before.
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‘A sisterhood built on healing and nature’: How a Philly hiking group is improving women’s wellness
“It's been healing to watch other people heal,” said founder Brandi Aulston. ''That's really where I get a lot of my cup full — from watching other people fill up and release.
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Listen 1:44FBI warns of ‘broad’ threat to synagogues in New Jersey
The FBI’s Newark office released a statement urging synagogues to “take all security precautions to protect your community and facility.”
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How Philadelphians working to end gun violence feel about the Krasner impeachment effort
Some gun violence prevention advocates want DA Krasner gone, but don’t blame him for the shooting crisis in Philadelphia.
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