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How some Pennsylvania organizations are responding to the Ukrainian refugee crisis
It's uncertain whether the U.S. will accept Ukrainian refugees. But for some programs and charities in Central Pa., preparations are underway to welcome them with open arms.
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Russia keeps up attacks in Ukraine as two sides hold talks
Previous discussions, held in person in Belarus, produced no lasting humanitarian routes or agreements to end the fighting.
4 years ago
Acclaimed journalist, filmmaker Brent Renaud shot and killed in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Interior Ministry says the 50-year-old documentary filmmaker died Sunday in Irpin.
4 years ago
Philly’s rental assistance program marks quarter billion dollar milestone
The $250 million program helped 39,000 in Philly stay in their homes and prevent an eviction to show on their record for future rentals.
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Meet the teens behind a Montco Food Not Bombs group
They cook together every other Thursday, then set up a table in Norristown the following Saturday to distribute free meals and groceries.
4 years ago
Late-night shooting results in Philadelphia’s 100th homicide of 2022
According to the Action News data journalism team, the homicide rate is now up 8% from last year, which broke a somber record.
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$2.1 million raised for student-inspired web platform started in Philly that reviews landlords
Ofo Ezeugwu created ‘Whose Your Landlord’ in 2013 after talking to fellow students about their experiences living in and around the university.
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‘There should not be forgiveness’: immigrant advocates protest ‘false promises’ during Biden visit
Biden’s visit to Philly on Friday drew dozens of protesters, who say the President has broken his promises on immigration reform.
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‘Significant increase’ in Philly’s domestic violence, especially involving guns
Domestic assaults with guns have almost doubled over the last five years. Philadelphia City Council heard from victims and others about how to work on the issue.
4 years ago
Russian strikes hit western Ukraine as offensive widens
The new airstrikes in western Ukraine were likely a message from Russia that no area was safe.
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South Jersey women’s hockey team raising money to assist fellow players in Ukraine
The New Jersey Jaguars, a women’s rec hockey team from Mt. Laurel, is raising money to support Ukrainian players, whom they befriended four years ago.
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Excitement, but also ‘range anxiety,’ over electric vehicles at Philly Auto Show
As gas prices hit record highs, visitors are testing electric vehicles at the Philly Auto Show. But worries persist over where drivers will be able to charge them up.
4 years ago
After a two-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic, 2022’s parade theme is “250 Years of Faith, Family, Friendship, and Heritage.”
4 years ago
Philly plans permanent statue honoring Harriet Tubman
The newly commissioned permanent statue will be larger than the temporary Tubman statue currently at City Hall.
4 years ago
MLB lockout nears end, players accept terms in time for 162
Players have voted to accept Major League Baseball's latest offer for a new labor deal, paving the way to end a 99-day lockout and salvage a 162-game regular season.
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