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The same bell was rung in 1776 to alert residents about the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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Listen 1:01Fairmount neighbors say Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Festival road closures threatens public safety
Some are excited about hosting the fan fest in their backyard, but others who live closer to the Lemon Hill site say the city has not done enough to ease the heavy traffic.
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Listen 6:41A $25 million lifeline in Philly for unhoused drug users with major health challenges
After years bouncing between emergency rooms and the street, patients get wraparound services through Project HOME’s recovery collaborative.
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Chester County reaches ‘functional zero milestone’ for chronic homelessness. What does that mean?
A “functional zero” means that three or fewer people were experiencing chronic homelessness in Chester County.
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Listen 1:04Nearly 50,000 volunteers help make the World Cup happen. Here’s how Philly’s crew will help out
From ‘Philadelphia Stadium’ to the Lemon Hill fan fest, the volunteers in their neon shirts will be a beacon of aid for fans who’ve lost their way.
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At a WHYY community event, historians and residents examined how one formerly enslaved woman's fight for freedom reveals the contradictions at the heart of America's founding.
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Listen 1:24Parking is extremely limited at the Lemon Hill World Cup fan site, but the festivities are easily accessible on the adjacent Schuylkill River Trail.
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City officials respond to backlash against heavy police involvement at Philly Pride
“That is not us,” police commissioner Kevin J. Bethel said, rejecting claims that the department is hostile to Philadelphia’s LGBTQ+ community.
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What the 52nd Street El doesn’t show you
Philly’s Walnut Hill neighborhood features Civil Rights history, science fiction origins, and some of the best food in Philly.
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After 100,000 votes in Herr’s Flavored by Philly: Taste of 250 contest, chip lovers have selected their top three curated concept flavors.
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After 50 years as an interview host, Gross fields questions from Nézet-Séguin about opera, life choices and smoking.
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Listen 1:34City of Camden suspends EMR’s junkyard license after 2-alarm fire
The May fire was the latest of over a dozen at facilities run by EMR in Camden since 2020. The suspension will be reevaluated in early July.
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Listen 1:00A perfect afternoon in West Philly’s Garden Court: Canopies, curiosities and creativity
Beneath the neighborhood’s serene architectural surface lies a fiercely eccentric creative ecosystem — one you can feel most acutely on a long, unhurried afternoon.
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For decades, descendants of Abigail Hartman Rice have hunted for evidence of their ancestor’s patriotic contribution to enshrine her in the nonprofit.
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Listen 1:11The annual Pride Month ceremony recognizes Philadelphia leaders for their LGBTQ+ advocacy.
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