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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.

4 years ago

Lionel Dotson stands at Ivy Hill Cemetery
History
Philadelphia
Policing
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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.

4 years ago

A rabbi addresses a group of people in a synagogue.
NPR
National
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Race & Ethnicity
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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.

4 years ago

Veterans waved at parade goers and connected with old friends on floats during the 2022 Philadelphia Veterans Parade on Nov. 6. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
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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.

4 years ago

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Crime
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Philadelphia
6abc

Philadelphia 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.

4 years ago

Vincent Quiles is the lead organizer for Home Depot Workers United. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Employment
National
Philadelphia

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.

4 years ago

Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez celebrates his three-run home run during the sixth inning in Game sixth of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Philadelphia
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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.

4 years ago

Old photos show grease pole climbers.
History
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
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Billy Penn

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.

4 years ago

A person stands at a podium.
Business
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Delaware
Race & Ethnicity

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.

4 years ago

A group of people wearing red T-shirts pose with signs that read,
Elections
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
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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.

4 years ago

Hoboken Police officers stand watch outside the United Synagogue of Hoboken, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Hoboken, N.J. The FBI says it has received credible information about a threat to synagogues in New Jersey. The FBI's Newark office released a statement Thursday afternoon that characterizes it as a broad threat. The statement urged synagogues to
New Jersey
Public Safety
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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.

4 years ago

File photo:Philadelphia Police were on the scene at Roxborough High School following a deadly shooting Tuesday afternoon. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Crime
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Philadelphia

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.

4 years ago

A group of people pose for a photo on a beautiful fall day.
PlanPhilly
Environment
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Philadelphia

‘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.

4 years ago

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File photo: Hoboken Police officers stand watch outside the United Synagogue of Hoboken, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Hoboken, N.J. (AP Photo/Ryan Kryska)
New Jersey
Public Safety
Religion

FBI 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.”

4 years ago

Two women reach out towards one another.
Criminal Justice
Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

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.

4 years ago

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