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An Ephrata church that became a haven for USSR refugees decades ago now plans to help fleeing Ukrainians

Ilya Tlumach was 7 when he arrived in Lancaster County in 1989 from western Ukraine. His family was fleeing religious persecution under the former Soviet Union.

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File photo: Students from W. B. Saul High School and Samuel Gompers Elementary School helped the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and Philadelphia’s Parks and Recreation plant black gum trees on the Belmont Plateau on Arbor Day, April 29, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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On Arbor Day, iconic Philly tree replaced with three new ones

On Friday – Arbor Day – groups of students helped plant the new trees, which in time may grow to be 80 feet tall.

4 years ago

Suplex co-owner Mike Molino holds a Chunky Dunks, Ben and Jerry’s, Nike collaboration sneaker at Suplex’s sneaker store in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Suplex, the South Street sneaker spot that fits celebs with fly kicks, is taking over the block

When customers visit, it’s not so much a shopping trip as a place to hang out.

4 years ago

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Relatives: Former U.S. Marine killed fighting in Ukraine

According to relatives, a former U.S. Marine has been killed fighting alongside Ukrainian forces in what’s the first known death of a U.S. citizen fighting in Ukraine.

4 years ago

Clean-up crews work at the explosion site in Kyiv, Ukraine on Friday, April 29, 2022. Russia struck the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv shortly after a meeting between President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday evening.
International
Military
Politics

Ukraine slams Kyiv attack amid new Mariupol rescue effort

Ukraine’s leader has accused Russia of trying to humiliate the United Nations by raining missiles on Kyiv during a visit by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

4 years ago

Eric Holte (left) learns to fix his bike with volunteer Michael Benko
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‘Forget YouTube,’ this Philly shop teaches cyclists how to repair their own bikes

West Philly’s Neighborhood Bike Works teaches cyclists how to fix up their own bike through a DIY repair program called Bike Church.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke and other members of City Council announce that city-owned vacant lots at the corner of 55th and Poplar streets will be home to 41 affordable housing units as part of the city's Turn The Key program to promote home ownership. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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Philly housing program pairs first-time buyers with 1,000 affordable homes

The “Turn the Key” program will offer homes to income-eligible residents on a rolling basis. Construction is slated to start soon.

4 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Muprhy speaks at an international offshore wind conference in Atlantic City NJ on April 28, 2022, where he announced that the developers of his state's first offshore wind farm will use a state-financed manufacturing facility to build the components for the project, called Ocean Wind 1. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Economy
Energy
New Jersey

Orsted signs on as first tenant at New Jersey wind port

The New Jersey wind port in Salem County won't open until 2024, but the site already has its first tenant.

4 years ago

Alexander digs a grave at the cemetery of Irpin
International
Public Safety

Ukraine says Russian offensive in east picks up momentum

The fighting gathered pace after Russia suddenly cut off natural gas to two NATO nations on Wednesday, in what was seen as a bid to punish and divide the West.

4 years ago

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Delaware
Energy

Delmarva Power seeks second increase in natural gas delivery fee in two years

Delaware’s public advocate encouraged customers to voice their opinion on the "substantial" proposal. The company says it’s necessary to recover costs.

4 years ago

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Philly’s carbon emissions are dropping — but the city has a long way to go

Citywide emissions have dropped 20% since 2006, mostly thanks to a cleaner electrical grid. But emissions from cars, trucks, and planes are going up.

4 years ago

FILE - The Twitter application is seen on a digital device, Monday, April 25, 2022, in San Diego.  The idea that Elon Musk might want to relax Twitter’s content standards after he buys the company is downright alarming for people who have endured waves of harassment and abuse on the platform. The fear is that the hands-off approach Musk has championed will allow Twitter to become more of haven for hate speech, bullying and disinformation.   (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)
Media
Public Safety
Technology

Twitter abuse victims fear Musk’s plans, but may not quit

While polls show all types of people are susceptible to online harassment, extensive research has shown that women and people of color are far more likely to be targeted.

4 years ago

File photo: Gotham FC forward Carli Lloyd (10) in action against the North Carolina Courage during an NWSL Challenge Cup soccer match, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Montclair, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Business
New Jersey
Sports

Carli Lloyd rejoins NJ/NY Gotham FC as minority owner

The New Jersey native joins an ownership group led by Gov. Phil Murphy and his wife, Tammy.

4 years ago

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Business
Food & Drink
Outdoors
Billy Penn

Philly is revising the surprise streetery rules that were a ‘gut punch’ for outdoor dining

The new regulations, which are said to take restaurants’ feedback into account, could go into effect as soon as May 12.

4 years ago

The exterior of a rowhouse that burned in Fairmount
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Billy Penn

How to help your Philly neighbors get free smoke alarms installed

More than 20 Philadelphians have died in fires so far this year, and over 300 residents have been displaced.

4 years ago

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