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This cute boutique might be the least touristy, most Philly retail shop in Old City
Owned by a trio of women, Philadelphia Independents features local artisans and celebrates the city’s culture.
4 years ago
Social distancing for birds? States order feeders removed amid mysterious avian deaths
Backyard bird watchers are being asked to take away feeders and birdbaths to help stop the spread of an as-yet unexplained ailment.
4 years ago
Baby on board! Philadelphia woman gives birth on SEPTA bus
Williams was due to give birth on July 21, but baby Mazir had a different plan. At around 9 a.m. on June 26, Williams went into labor on the Route 55 bus.
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Cosby’s release outrages survivors, advocates. But they say not all justice has been lost
Sexual abuse survivors and advocates point out the Pa. high court overturned Bill Cosby’s conviction on a legal matter — not a factual one.
4 years ago
Listen 1:36Jazz, swag, and shortis: Philly celebrates Wawa Hoagie Day
Wawa made over 15,000 free hoagies Thursday. The first 5,000 were donated to Philabundance ahead of an event at the National Constitution Center.
4 years ago
New Jersey team to assist in Florida condo collapse search
N.J. Task Force 1 sent 70 members who specialize in 21 technically skilled positions and 10 ground support personnel. It is the unit's eighth deployment under FEMA since 2016.
4 years ago
Fourth of July fun in the Delaware Valley includes fireworks, concerts, and more
July 1 - 4: Fourth of July fun in the Delaware Valley includes fireworks, concerts, and more.
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Listen 3:28Philly pool season begins after challenging search for lifeguards
The city’s pool season begins, despite the recruitment issues and criticism surrounding which neighborhood pools were chosen to open.
4 years ago
Trans activist raises money for LGBTQIA causes with weekly bike rides
Salina Brett has spent every weekend this month on her bicycle to raise money for LGBTQIA charities.
4 years ago
Listen 6:2376ers, Devils CEO O’Neil resigns after 8 years leading HBSE
O’Neil, a Villanova graduate, also has local ties from a previous job as vice president of sales with the Philadelphia Eagles.
4 years ago
In one of Philly’s hottest areas, neighbors are crowdfunding air conditioners
As the mercury climbs, Philly neighbors are raising money to help one another keep cool.
4 years ago
Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium to receive Philadelphia Magis Award
Each year, the award is given to a person or organization who goes above and beyond for their community.
4 years ago
Surfside condo board warned residents that concrete damage was ‘significantly worse’
"The concrete deterioration is accelerating." Champlain South Towers' condo board president wrote as she asked for a $15M special assessment for major structural repairs.
4 years ago
What led to the Florida condo collapse? Here’s what we know so far
Amid one of the largest U.S. rescue operations in recent memory, those who escaped the tower or lost loved ones want to know how the 12-story structure could have fallen.
4 years ago
‘Allez Wawa!’ The connection between the Tour de France and Philly’s favorite convenience store
“Comment dit-on «Hoagiefest» en français?”
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