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The National Museum of American Jewish History
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Philadelphia’s Jewish museum changes its name to honor donor Stuart Weitzman

The National Museum of American Jewish History has added the name Weitzman to its name in honor of a transformative gift from the shoe designer.

4 years ago

The interior of Càphê Roasters
Food & Drink
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Billy Penn

Càphê Roasters highlights both Vietnamese and Philadelphia culture in Harrowgate

“We want people to spend time here,” said co-owner Thu Pham of the Kensington Avenue space. “We want them to talk to us and get to know our stories.”

4 years ago

Tampa Bay Lightning's Pat Maroon, right, celebrates after scoring a goal against Philadelphia Flyers' Martin Jones, left
Philadelphia
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Flyers fire Vigneault after 8 straight losses

The Flyers have been one of NHL’s biggest flops of the season. Their latest loss was a 7-1 defeat by Tampa Bay on Sunday night that sealed Vigneault’s fate.

4 years ago

Protesters march down a Philadelphia street with signs that say,
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Race & Ethnicity
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Regional Roundup – December 6th

Reactions and calls for change after yet another attack against Asian Philadelphians. A Rabbi talks about opioid abuse recovery. The Philadelphia Union is up to something big.

Air Date: December 6, 2021 10:00 am

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The Nanticoke Indian tribe in southern Delaware has been leasing land for its annual  powwow. (Courtesy of Nanticoke Indian tribe)
Delaware
History
Race & Ethnicity

Joining forces to restore ancestral lands to Nanticoke and Lenape tribes

More than 40 acres of land is being returned to the Nanticoke and Lenape tribes in partnership with a pair of nonprofits.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Gardner Minshew in December 2021 BILL KOSTROUN / AP PHOTO
Philadelphia
Sports
BillyPenn

Minshew moustache mania hits Philly: An guide to the unique fashion sense of the Eagles’ backup QB

When was the last time you saw a pro NFL player sporting a headband with aviators and jorts?

4 years ago

Philadelphia resident Tyler Reddick is using her passion for art to help others. (6abc)
Business
K-12
Philadelphia
6abc

Philadelphia student aims to help young entrepreneurs through new studio hub

Tyler Reddick says she wants her studio to be a place where anyone can use it for their own opportunities to grow.

4 years ago

A closeup of the butterfly tree at the Philly Zoo's holiday light show.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
BillyPenn

Buy local: 10 holiday gift ideas from Philly makers, plus more

Channel your shopping into community impact.

4 years ago

Homes are pictured in Chester, Pa.
Changing Communities
Pennsylvania
Technology

No internet? Delaware County wants to hear from you about broadband access

Though FCC maps say otherwise, county officials think Delco has huge gaps in internet coverage, specifically in lower-income areas in the southeast.

4 years ago

Activity tables are spaced apart at a Philadelphia charter school
Food & Drink
K-12
Philadelphia

Philly Parks & Rec to offer students free meals during winter break

Philadelphia’s Department of Parks & Recreation will offer free “school’s out” meals to students in need while class is out of session.

4 years ago

Gladwyne firefighters offer the whole service during their Christmas tree sale, including some light touch-ups to even out the bottom of trees before they find their way to new homes
Outdoors
Pennsylvania

What does it take to be a volunteer firefighter? Selling Christmas trees, for one

Gladwyne Fire Company in Lower Merion and McKinley Fire Company in Abington raise funds in a suburban holiday tradition.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Union's Jakob Glesnes, left, celebrates his goal with fans and teammates during extra time in an MLS playoff soccer match against the New York Red Bulls, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Chester, Pa. The Union won 1-0 in extra time.
Philadelphia
Sports

Sons of Ben ready to cheer on the Union ahead of biggest match in club history

These enthusiastic fans have backed the Philadelphia Union since before the team even existed. If Sunday brings a win, the MLS Cup Final is next.

4 years ago

A person checks their cellphone. (AP Photo)
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Philly suburbs to get a new area code as cell phones multiply

The new 835 area code will serve eight regions in the Philadelphia suburbs and Lehigh Valley.

4 years ago

The Mad Beatz Philly drumline and the Salvation Army Brass Quartet kicked off Salvation Army Red Kettle Month at the LOVE Park Christmas Village on December 3, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Salvation Army wants you to ring bells for its annual red kettle campaign

The Salvation Army of Eastern Pennsylvania usually collects donations at 100 locations around Philadelphia. It needs more people to help out this year.

4 years ago

Keeper Andre Blake is lifted by teammates
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

It’s the perfect time to get on the Philadelphia Union bandwagon. Here’s how to do it

Doop, Sons of Ben, and everything else you need to know before the MLS Eastern Conference final.

4 years ago

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