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Comcast and federal programs provide low-cost or free internet to families with low income
Comcast is increasing the internet speed available through its existing affordable program. Tying it to a new federal program can mean free internet for eligible households.
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Bobby Rydell, singer and Philly native known for ‘Wildwood Days’ dies at 79
The 1950s teen idol was known for his hits 'Wildwood Days,' 'Volare,' 'Swinging School,' among many others.
4 years ago
Families were split up during Afghanistan evacuations — and are still not reunited
After the Taliban takeover, family members — even spouses — were sometimes separated during U.S. evacuation efforts.
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2nd man arrested on gun charges in Sacramento mass shooting
A second suspect has been arrested in connection to the mass shooting in Sacramento that killed six people in California’s capital.
4 years ago
Zelenskyy at the UN accuses Russian military of war crimes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told the U.N. Security Council that the Russian military must be brought to justice immediately for war crimes.
4 years ago
The Divine Lorraine is ending apartment leases as it turns into a ‘managed hotel property’
The historic building is on a fast-changing section of North Broad Street.
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Pennsylvania aims to reduce wait for clemency by years
The process for inmates and ex-convicts in Pennsylvania to apply for clemency should go fully online by year's end in an effort to improve access.
4 years ago
Meet MK Glam, the Black hair care vending machines popping up in Philly ShopRite
Local entrepreneur Maeyonni Westbrook has big plans for expansion.
4 years ago
Biden: Putin should face war crimes trial for Bucha killings
President Joe Biden is calling for a war crimes trial against Russian President Vladimir Putin and says he’d seek more sanctions after reported atrocities in Ukraine.
4 years ago
Arrest made in connection with Sacramento mass shooting
Sacramento police have announced an arrest connected with the shooting that killed six people and wounded a dozen others in the heart of California’s capital city.
4 years ago
These second-graders helped shelter pups find their forever homes
A second-grade class wrote persuasive letters on behalf of shelter dogs, urging folks to adopt the animals. So far, the young writers have been successful.
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Efforts to ban books jumped an ‘unprecedented’ four-fold in 2021, ALA report says
Book banning is not new — in the U.S. alone the practice goes back to Puritan times.
4 years ago
Russia faces global outrage over bodies in Ukraine’s streets
European leaders and the United Nations human rights chief condemned the bloodshed, some of them also branding it genocide.
4 years ago
Study finds 1 in 5 N.J. drivers distracted ahead of new awareness campaign
A new study from Rowan University found that 1 in 5 state drivers are distracted. It comes ahead of a new awareness campaign.
4 years ago
Meet the three talented students repping Philly in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year
Would you have been able to spell “liaise”?
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