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‘Mad or nah?’: Kenney remains unwilling to declare gun violence a citywide emergency
Tamara Russell, aka P.O.C., hit the streets of Philadelphia to hear how residents feel about Mayor Jim Kenney’s hesitancy to declare gun violence a citywide emergency.
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Listen 4:36U.S. overdose deaths hit record 93,000 in pandemic last year — a 29 percent jump
Overdose deaths in 2020 are just one facet of what was overall the deadliest year in U.S. history, with about 378,000 deaths attributed to COVID-19.
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Broad Street Run returns to Philly this October
The 2021 Blue Cross Broad Street Run, the 41st iteration of the race, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 10 after a pandemic-induced hiatus.
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Two 14-year-olds grill an author about the future of humanity
What kind of world will Gen Z live in 20 years from now?
That's one of the questions that Charles Kenny aims to answer in a new book targeted to 12-15 year olds.
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Love Park has a new neighbor: Uptown Beer Garden
Uptown Beer Garden has moved to a new location, expanding its outdoor space. Uptown will be able to entertain more guests and expand food and drink options!
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‘I lost everything’: Philly anti-violence activist scrambles after house fire
Known for his criminal justice work in the community, Wayne Jacobs is asking for help.
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‘Pass the Love’: Michelle Obama’s campaign to fight food insecurity coming to Philly
Former first lady Michelle Obama is bringing “Pass the Love w/ Waffles + Mochi,” a campaign to fight food insecurity, to Philadelphia.
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MOVE bombing victim remains from Penn have been returned, family says
The university’s investigation into mishandling of victims’ remains from the 1985 bombing is ongoing.
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‘The community is tired’: No Gun Zone founder, residents react to rash of gun violence
Amid ongoing gun violence in Philadelphia, residents are rethinking innocuous summer activities and how police should respond to public safety concerns.
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Philly neighborhoods celebrate teen ‘play captains’ at kickoff event
Teen “play captains” will teach kids on “Playstreets,” closed-off roads pre-designated by the city that draw over 150 kids daily.
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Philadelphia issues more than 1,000 tickets for trash left outside, despite ongoing pickup delays
The city is “charging people for its own mismanagement of services,” said one West Philly resident.
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Lyme disease and COVID: How to tell symptoms apart as Pa. hits peak tick season
Lyme disease cases have been on the rise in Pa. for two decades. But epidemiologists worry residents might confuse some symptoms with a mild case of COVID.
4 years ago
Iceland cut its work week and found greater happiness and no loss in productivity
The results of two trials in Iceland found that a 35- to 36-hour workweek resulted in similar or greater productivity and improved well-being among workers.
4 years ago
Grief counselors in short supply amid rising gun violence in Philly
In Philly, gun violence is prevalent and grief counselors are scarce. Experts say it's a nationwide trend, with most mental health professionals stretched to their limit.
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Dalessandro’s leaps into the future with digital order board and texting for pickups
Longtime customers appreciate the added convenience at the classic Roxborough cheesesteak joint.
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