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Starting Saturday, dialing 988 will connect callers experiencing distress across the country to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
4 years ago
Ivana Trump, first wife of Donald Trump, is dead at 73
Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 73, the Trump family confirmed in a statement.
4 years ago
Two Philadelphia summer events canceled as gun violence escalates
The city’s Summer Event Series and the West Fest Block Party have been canceled because of rising incidents of gun violence.
4 years ago
Atlantic City rolls out welcome mat for NAACP Convention
The Jersey Shore resort city welcomes the nation’s oldest civil rights organization for its first in-person convention since 2019.
4 years ago
Demand for food, housing assistance in Delaware grows amid inflation, pandemic concerns
Delaware is experiencing a rise in the number of residents seeking help, whether it be with housing costs, Medicaid, or food assistance.
4 years ago
Ardella’s House brings new form of dignity for formerly incarcerated women
Tonie Willis, the founder of Ardella’s House, spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg about barriers facing women post-incarceration, and how society can better support their re-entry.
4 years ago
Listen 6:01New survey floats three possible locations for a new Sixers arena, including Camden
The agreement for Philly's basketball franchise to play at the Wells Fargo Center expires in less than a decade.
4 years ago
Philly Mural Arts shows off new works near Suburban Station as part of Color Me Back program
The program that created the art gives daily pay for daily work and offers social services for artists.
4 years ago
As animal intake outpaces adoption, Philly shelters and rescue groups are in ‘crisis mode’
Calls from animal welfare rescue orgs seeking adopters, fosters, and donations have grown louder in recent weeks. But the number of pets entering the shelter hasn’t abated.
4 years ago
Video shows police milling in hallway during Uvalde massacre
The edited footage was published as Texas lawmakers investigating the massacre are preparing to release their findings.
4 years ago
Starbucks closing Center City Philadelphia store, 15 others due to safety concerns
In total, 16 Starbucks across the country are being closed, primarily in Los Angeles and Seattle.
4 years ago
2 new skateparks coming to Delaware County, thanks to local nonprofit
The county is getting a new concrete skatepark in Chester Township and plans are in the works for one in Upper Darby.
4 years ago
Shofuso House fundraising to repair vandalism damage
A June 15th break-in caused what might be tens of thousands of dollars in damage to Philadelphia’s traditional Japanese house in Fairmount Park.
4 years ago
West Philly protest encampment takes shape to support tenants of closing affordable housing complex
Housing activists have formed a camp on the grounds of an affordable housing complex that’s slated to close. The owners are weighing their options.
4 years ago
PlayStreets hires teens to run programs on Philly blocks, and trains them to respond to gunfire
Teens working the program as Play Captains have had to undergo special training in light of the ongoing gun violence crisis.
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