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Philly Medical Examiner’s Office found remains of MOVE bombing victims in cardboard box before cremation

The remains of people killed in the city’s 1985 MOVE bombing were found in a storage room by employees cleaning in preparation for a move.

4 years ago

19-year-old Kevin Pritchett Greene has been coming to the Philly Pumptrack since it opened. He’s a competitive racer and placed in 1st and 2nd recently at BMX races in New Jersey. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Discover a fun, under-the-radar bike sport this weekend at Philly Pumptrack opening

A one-of-a-kind bike track is reopening in West Fairmount Park with an open invite to riders of all ages and skill levels. The pump track is free.

4 years ago

'Take a Shrek, leave a Shrek' on South 7th Street (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
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‘Shrek Box’ appears in South Philadelphia, gets filled with onions and art

The “little free library”-style installation was put up by the director of a local film festival.

4 years ago

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NASCAR roars back to Dover in front of fans for first time since 2019

A “sold out” crowd of about 20,000 are expected Sunday at Dover International Speedway for the track’s first race with fans in the stands since October 2019.

4 years ago

Willard McGruder, 65, of Overbrook, cares for his two grandsons, Keshawn, 8, (pictured) and Rahine, 3. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
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As Tax Day approaches, outreach to Philly families eligible for child tax credits ramps up

If everyone who is eligible to receive the child tax credits did, Philly could reduce child poverty by one third.

4 years ago

Protesters wait behind blockades to defend the Parkway homeless encampment
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Philadelphia
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When the pandemic ends, Philly must retain eviction prevention

Lauren P. McKenna, Catherine Carr, and Joseph A. Sullivan urge the city to invest $3 million in eviction prevention funding to contain the housing crisis.

4 years ago

Winnie Okello is working to engage people in Harrisburg around issues like Harrisburg's comprehensive plan. (Courtesy of Winnie Okello)
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All politics is national — Pa. voters driven to engage with local races amid larger polarization

Many who plan to vote in next week’s primary say political lines drawn during the COVID-19 pandemic and protests for racial justice have seeped into local contests.

4 years ago

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Social justice organizers and surviving members of the MOVE family march down the 6200 block of Osage Avenue on May 13, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Hundreds march in West Philadelphia to remember lives lost in 1985 MOVE bombing

Just hours before Pam Africa and Mike Africa Jr. began describing lost comrades, the city’s top health official resigned over mishandling of victims’ remains.

4 years ago

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KYW Newsradio reporter Cherri Gregg to join WHYY as host

WHYY announced Thursday that award-winning KYW radio reporter Cherri Gregg will join the public media station as an on-air afternoon host beginning June 14.

4 years ago

Neighbors in Philadelphia’s Tacony neighborhood watch workers at St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church the morning after a fire
Public Safety
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ATF determines St. Leo’s fire was arson, offers reward money for information

The historic church had stood in the Tacony section of Northeast Philly for well over a century before Sunday’s night’s fire.

4 years ago

Pink peonies
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May 13 - 19, 2021

Peony party, antique car show, and art blooms in Delaware in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 13 - 16: Antique cars, flower displays, 215 Fest

4 years ago

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Jacob Simona stands by his burning car during clashes with Israeli Arabs and police in the Israeli mixed city of Lod, Israel Tuesday, May 11,2021. (AP Photo/Heidi Levine)
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As ethnic violence rocks Israel, Arabs cite deep grievances

Arab citizens of Israel have held mass national protests over Israel's policing of a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem and plans to evict dozens of Palestinian families.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly police step up outreach as domestic violence surges

Philadelphia police are stepping up outreach efforts as the city sees a more than 100% increase in the number of domestic violence-related murders this year.

4 years ago

People ride bikes on the boardwalk
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New Jersey

Jersey Shore tourism boosters anticipating ‘a great 2021’ as COVID restrictions lift

Tourism boosters expect the summer 2021 season to be a busy one as capacity limits are lifted, though employers are concerned about a labor shortage.

4 years ago

A car crashed into an outdoor dining structure on 4th Street in Northern Liberties, injuring several patrons at Cafe La Maude. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6ABC

8 people injured after driver strikes outdoor dining area in Northern Liberties

Video from Chopper 6 showed a silver vehicle with heavy front-end damage and debris scattered on the roadway at 4th and Reno streets at Cafe La Maude.

4 years ago

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