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Crime
Pennsylvania

Woman killed by neighbor before responding state troopers were ambushed by gunfire, police say

The attack took place in a rural area in the northeastern part of the state. The two troopers were flown to hospitals for medical care.

8 months ago

Removing the forward smoke stack of the SS United States
Environment
Outdoors
Billy Penn

Parts of SS United States removed for future museum, as rest is prepped for its watery end

The iconic ship’s conservancy shared drawings of the museum-to-be, while preparations to sink it off Florida continue.

8 months ago

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Business
Delaware

Delaware retail marijuana sales tallied $625,000 over 3-day kickoff weekend

The state’s marijuana commissioner said the sales figures, which included a 15% tax, exceeded expectations. State revenue was $93,750.

8 months ago

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Delaware
Outdoors
Public Spaces

‘It just felt like freedom’: Delaware expands access to nature with off-road Trackchairs in state parks

The state is expanding its public, off-road wheelchair program to five state parks, giving visitors with mobility challenges new access to trails.

8 months ago

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People sitting and standing in Christy Rec Center
Community Events
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Community leaders hold meeting at West Philly’s Christy Rec Center following shooting that hurt 6, including 5 children

The 17-year-old suspect turned himself in last Friday and is expected to be tried as an adult.

8 months ago

Nadire Karaj, owner of Two Eagles Cafe
Food & Drink
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

How an Albanian cafe in Point Breeze became a neighborhood favorite

Two Eagles Cafe is a family-run gem that serves up fresh and delicious brunch, treating neighbors with warmth and care.

8 months ago

Runners participating in the Blue Cross Broad Street Run
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly Running Alliance looks to give running community a seat at the table

The newly formed collective aims to follow a similar blueprint of groups advocating for cyclists and pedestrians. It hosts the Philly Mayor’s Cup this Saturday.

8 months ago

Bryan Szeliga holding three oysters
Animals
Food & Drink
History
Philadelphia

History on a half shell: How Philadelphia was built on oysters

In colonial Philadelphia, oysters were a uniquely democratic food.

8 months ago

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Victoria Sirois headshot
Immigration
LGBTQ
Philadelphia
Social Justice

West Philly LGBTQ+ asylum shelter, a national rarity, is grappling with Trump’s immigration crackdown

Queer, trans and nonbinary immigrants fleeing persecution face unique hurdles. Asylum Pride House is trying to meet increased demand for legal resources and social support.

8 months ago

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Artist and owner of Ahava Memorials Daniel Hoffman holds a ceramic vase in his shop
Home & Family
Pennsylvania
Sculpture

Ardmore artist uses human ashes to craft ceramic memorials

Grieving clients send cremated remains to Ahava Memorials, where artist Daniel Hoffman transforms ashes into ceramic art.

8 months ago

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An artist rendering of the planned expansion of Animal Alliance
Animals
New Jersey

Animal Alliance in New Jersey announces plans to expand, merge with Hunterdon Humane Animal Shelter

The partnership will expand adoption opportunities and create a new state-of-the-art animal care facility for the region.

8 months ago

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Activists hold up signs protesting the potential removal of a slavery exhibit in Philadelphia
History
Philadelphia
Protests
Race & Ethnicity

Philly activists rally at Independence Park to protest Trump’s moves to remove exhibits that depict slavery in early America

Organizers said they are concerned that the White House is trying to whitewash history ahead of semiquincentennial celebrations next year.

8 months ago

A mural for Philadelphia Phillies legend Dick Allen on the side of a building
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Sports

Mural Arts, Phillies honor legend Dick Allen with new mural in South Philadelphia

Family members, former teammates and elected officials remembered Allen’s achievements in the face of racism.

8 months ago

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A close-up photo of an adult snapping a child into a car seat
Home & Family
Kids
Philadelphia
Public Safety

CHOP finds virtual appointments to check child car seats are effective, will continue to offer them

Recent national data show that the vast majority of parents install their child's car seat incorrectly.

8 months ago

Firefighters work to clean up hot dogs spilled from a truck on a highly traveled interstate
Pennsylvania
Transportation

Hot dog spill shuts down highway in Pennsylvania commuters’ wurst nightmare

State police said the tractor trailer had an unspecified mechanical problem that caused it to push into a passenger vehicle.

8 months ago

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