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Coffee, bowling, and getting vaxxed: What Google trends show about Philly in 2021

We regret to inform you that another year has passed.

4 years ago

A tire fire in Southwest Philadelphia sends plumes of smoke across the city.
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If you don’t trust the air you breathe, keep reading

A new city advisory group needs the input of people who know what it's like to smell a tire fire outside or breathe in highway fumes day in and day out.

4 years ago

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Rumblings of a community benefits agreement at PES refinery site have Hilco listening

A coalition of community organizations wants the new owner of the South Philly complex to protect residents from pollution and gentrification.

4 years ago

PPD Commissioner Danielle Outlaw addresses the media alongside a group of other state and local leaders
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Philadelphia police officials say they’re improving community policing as homicides soar

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says the Philadelphia Police Department is working to address record numbers of homicides.

4 years ago

Local batik artist Laura Cohn’s pop up Indonesian craft show in Mt Airy celebrates Indonesian culture and traditions through dancing and painting. (Courtesy of Adam Cohn)
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Pop-up bazaar in Chestnut Hill celebrates Indonesian culture

‘Morning Edition’ host Jennifer Lynn speaks with artist and educator Laura Cohn about curating an Indonesian pop-up bazaar in Chestnut Hill.

4 years ago

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New Jersey

Afghans wait and worry at U.S. bases after frantic evacuation

In New Jersey, many Afghans are relieved to be safe but also deeply fearful for family and friends back home.

4 years ago

A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen traveling down a Philly street.
Philadelphia
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6abc

6-year-old girl at center of Amber Alert in Philadelphia found safe

Police say the driver went into a pizza shop on Greene Street while the child was sitting in the backseat of the running car.

4 years ago

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New Jersey
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Investigation into I-295/Route 42 wall collapse is nearly complete

While the New Jersey Department of Transportation is finishing its investigation, they have begun designing a new wall that won’t be affected by heavy rains in the future.

4 years ago

Pearl Harbor survivor and World War II Navy veteran David Russell, 101, of Albany, NY, shows off his commemorative bag to two military personnel before the start of the 80th Pearl Harbor Anniversary ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Tuesday, Dec. 7th, 2021, in Honolulu
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Pearl Harbor survivors gather on 80th anniversary of attack

About 30 survivors and 100 other veterans of the war participated in a ceremony at a pier overlooking the USS Arizona Memorial.

4 years ago

Pam Rich-Wheeler (right) at an event for The Business Center. (Courtesy of the Business Center)
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Philadelphia

The Business Center of NW Philly explains how small businesses can benefit from Build Back Better

During the pandemic, the group helped small Black and brown-owned businesses navigate government funding options, retool, and prepare for what’s next.

4 years ago

Board members of the Marian Anderson Museum, Philadelphia Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, Jillian Patricia Pirtle, and others break ground outside the Marian Anderson museum
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Marian Anderson Museum starts a long road back from flood damage

Contractors break ground on half-million dollar restoration as Marian Anderson Society seeks more funding.

4 years ago

Jeff Yu and Jordan Cook stand outside Loomen Lab
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Billy Penn

Pour the wax, mix the oil: Making DIY candles at Loomen Labs in Queen Village

The couple behind the new shop recently got engaged.

4 years ago

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Keystone Crossroads
K-12
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania
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Central Bucks residents speak up about transphobia and antisemitism in the community

Residents waited hours to speak in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion, responding to transphobic and antisemitic remarks at a Nov. 9 board meeting.

4 years ago

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Community Events
Kids
Philadelphia

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson to host one week of giving

Given all of the challenges this holiday season, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson says he "wanted to do even more this year to bring smiles to the faces of children."

4 years ago

Parents of Temple students attend an anti-violence rally
Gun Violence
Higher Education
Philadelphia
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After Temple student’s shooting death, more policing, community partnerships on the table

One local lawmaker said he and parents agree that “the only way to keep Temple students safe is to make sure that everyone is safe.”

4 years ago

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