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Philly public ice rinks will open with COVID-19 safety precautions
Rinks will host public skate hours on evenings and weekends to offer residents safe, affordable family fun.
3 years ago
Christopher Plummer, star of stage, screen, ‘Sound Of Music,’ dies at 91
The Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor died Friday at his home in Connecticut. He was 91.
3 years ago
Upper Darby and the township workers union are at odds over a no-layoff clause
The union represents the township’s sanitation workers and animal control, parking enforcement, and other non-first responder uniformed employees.
3 years ago
Before Rosa Parks: The fight for Philly transit equity and the Black women on the frontlines
As SEPTA honored Rosa Parks on her birthday, history remembers Caroline LeCount, who risked her life to desegregate 19th century Philadelphia’s streetcars.
3 years ago
Conspiracy theorists in the family? We want to hear from you.
Have you lost a family member to a world of conspiracy theories? Share your story.
3 years ago
After recent improvements, diversity on Eagles’ coaching staff takes a dip
Duce Staley was one of six Black coaches last year, but he left after being passed over for the top job.
3 years ago
Getting around on SEPTA is a ‘nightmare,’ so she’s crowdfunding a wheelchair van
Heather Kerstetter is tired of showing up late. The transit authority says upgrades to CCT are coming.
3 years ago
Tell us: How are you showing your love this Valentine’s Day?
The pandemic is forcing lovers, friends, and all-around fans of Valentine’s Day to get a little creative this year.
3 years ago
La vida en lockdown: North Philly teens capture pandemic moments in photos
Philadelphia teens working with Photography Without Borders captured the range of emotions of life in lockdown.
3 years ago
There are plenty of virtual offerings available to kick-off the start of Black History Month, which takes on special resonance this year.
3 years ago
Listen 7:01Education ‘as a beacon of hope’: Montco kicks off Black History Month conversations
In the first of four virtual panels on “The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity,” a panel of educators talked about the power of learning.
3 years ago
Wells Fargo Center takes notable step toward welcoming back fans
The Philadelphia Flyers and Philadelphia 76ers have been playing in front of a mostly empty Wells Fargo Center so far this season.
3 years ago
Lawmakers honor slain Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick at US Capitol
Sicknick, 42, was responding to the riots led by a pro-Trump mob attempting to stop lawmakers from certifying President Biden's Electoral College victory.
3 years ago
‘Save Your Biz Philly’ aims to help neighborhood businesses survive the pandemic
The program launched by the Philadelphia Association of Community Development Corporations was inspired by an initiative born out of the 2008 financial crisis.
3 years ago
Marisol Rivera is a 53-year-old custodian who is on a mission to make people laugh while they receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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