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A week that changed Philadelphia: How the George Floyd protests unfolded
The timeline of eight days that will go down in Philly history.
4 years ago
Travel tips for your post-vaccination Memorial Day Weekend
COVID cases are down, half of the country is at least partially vaccinated and the wanderlust has struck. But the rebound could also mean new challenges for your getaway.
4 years ago
Boorish fans: 76ers, Knicks, Jazz issue bans after incidents
The 76ers went even further than the Knicks could, because the fan involved in the Westbrook incident was a season-ticket holder. Those tickets have been revoked.
4 years ago
It’s officially sprayground season in Philly
All 91 of the city’s spraygrounds are now ready and waiting to provide sweet relief from the heat.
4 years ago
4 firefighters, civilian injured after fire truck crashes through building in North Philadelphia
Four firefighters were onboard the truck at the time of the crash. Officials say all four were injured and two of them had to be pulled from the emergency vehicle.
4 years ago
How religion, education, race and media consumption shape conspiracy theory beliefs
The survey of 5,149 adults living across the U.S. released on Thursday finds a strong correlation between consuming right-wing media sources and accepting conspiracy theories.
4 years ago
Deep-rooted racism, discrimination permeate U.S. military
The Associated Press has found that a deep-rooted culture of racism and discrimination still festers in the U.S. armed forces, despite repeated efforts to eradicate it.
4 years ago
International travel opens to the vaccinated, but how do you prove you got the shot?
There's no universal digital passport yet, it's not clear exactly what kind of proof will be accepted, and paper vaccination cards can be easily forged, damaged or lost.
4 years ago
May 27 - June 2: The week's events include hanging at the Philly Pump Track, a Chester County car show, and the reopening of Spruce Street Harbor Park.
4 years ago
Listen 4:38Eric Carle, creator of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ has died
The beloved author and illustrator drew more than 70 books for kids — often about friendly bugs like that famous caterpillar.
4 years ago
Violence interrupters, police will try to keep the peace over Memorial Day weekend
Staffers with the city’s Community Crisis Intervention Program will be poised to respond to potentially violent conflicts in an effort to prevent shootings.
4 years ago
6 tips for getting your dog ready for your return to the office
With their owners working from home during the pandemic, many dogs have gotten used to having their best friends around all the time.
4 years ago
Public pools can’t open without them: Philly’s new lifeguards could be the saviors of summer
“Pool season opens when we have enough guards,” said Parks & Rec Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell.
4 years ago
Black Lives Matter fights disinformation to keep the movement strong
Calls for racial justice and an end to police brutality still fill social media a year after George Floyd's murder. But BLM says posts targeting it are full of disinformation.
4 years ago
‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to police and firefighters skipping COVID vaccine
Tamara Russell, aka P.O.C., hit the streets of Philadelphia to see what locals think about police and firefighters skipping out on vaccination.
4 years ago
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