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Famed Philly vegan destination Blackbird Pizzeria to close after more than a decade
The plant-based restaurant became known for its cheesesteaks, sandwiches, and wings.
4 years ago
Sorry harassers, there’s a new sheriff in town.
4 years ago
Massive water main break leads to flooding, evacuations in Kingsessing
"It's one of the largest mains that the City of Philadelphia has," a fire official said.
4 years ago
Humanity behind the headlines: Black men on surviving in Philly
On the heels of Philly’s most violent year in decades, Tyler Campbell spoke to fellow Black men about the city’s gun violence crisis, survival, and kinship.
4 years ago
Listen 4:40Temple’s Blockson collection publishes graphic novel to encourage youth
High school students in the School District of Philadelphia will soon have access to Philadelphia’s rich history of local African American heroes and trailblazers.
4 years ago
When your ID doesn’t match the name on your vax card, it can be hard to enter Philly restaurants
It's especially an issue for trans people, who often have to use their dead name or out themselves.
4 years ago
Six people injured after NJ Transit bus hits tree off Atlantic City Expressway
Ten people, including the driver, were aboard the Route 551 bus when the vehicle left the roadway and struck the tree, authorities said.
4 years ago
As Philadelphia resumes residential water shut-offs, here’s how to avoid losing service
The Philadelphia Water Department offers online consultations to help customers who are behind on their bills avoid losing water after March 31.
4 years ago
The Navy is investigating the death of a SEAL candidate from N.J. who finished ‘Hell Week’
Kyle Mullen, a 24-year-old man from Manalapan, N.J., was pronounced dead at Sharp Coronado Hospital in Coronado, Calif., the Navy said.
4 years ago
SEPTA police arrest five accused in weekend assaults, armed robberies
SEPTA officials say more than 28,000 cameras will help them make sure criminals face charges when they commit crimes on the transit system.
4 years ago
The Regional Roundup: February 7th
Seasonal Affective Disorder has millions of Americans feeling depressed this winter. A cure for Leukemia comes from a Penn scientist. And, the Free library has a new director.
Air Date: February 7, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:13He donated thousands of items to Temple University and Penn State.
4 years ago
Deepening seabed threatens Delaware’s Harbor of Refuge lighthouse
Money from the federal infrastructure spending bill will be used to determine how best to shore up the lighthouse, so it doesn’t fall into Delaware Bay.
4 years ago
Philly launches new victim advocate office amid ongoing violence crisis
Family members of city crime victims shared they are grateful to see the creation of a new office dedicated to their support.
4 years ago
Tiny homes, big dreams: How some activists are reimagining shelter for the homeless
With housing costs rising, tiny homes are spreading as a solution to homelessness in California, Indiana, Missouri, Oregon, and beyond.
4 years ago