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Harrisburg Hispanic heritage festival back in-person with music, food and vaccines
The Latino Hispanic American Community Center is celebrating its 11th annual Hispanic heritage festival Saturday in Harrisburg.
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Frederick Douglass portrait unveiled at Union League
It is widely considered that the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass was the most photographed American of the 19th century.
5 years ago
Heads up, transit fans: online shopping is coming next year.
5 years ago
Pennsylvania liquor stores put 2-bottle limit on some booze
Pennsylvania's state-run liquor system will begin rationing sales of a few dozen products on Friday in response to what it describes as supply shortages beyond its control.
5 years ago
‘Good for the soul’: Salsa pros offer lunchtime dance lessons at Love Park
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Siempre Salsa Philly is leading a Latin dance lunch break every Thursday at the park across from City Hall.
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Listen 2:19After a grim 2020, Philly Fashion District welcomes a fast-fashion giant
Primark is known for its affordable, stylish offerings. Can the Irish retailer help Philadelphia Fashion District turn around after a terrible year?
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4 young people with ties to Simon Gratz High School have been shot in past week
"Think about how tragic that is, not only for my school community but for those families," the principal said.
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‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to the expiration of pandemic-related benefits
P.O.C. hit the streets of Philadelphia to see how residents were reacting to the news that federal unemployment benefits expired a week after the eviction moratorium.
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Listen 5:14Neighbors and Newsroom Summit: Forming collaborations between residents & reporters
The Neighbors and Newsroom Summit is a WHYY series that fosters relationships and collaborations between the public and our news teams.
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U.S. Soccer is offering the same contracts for its men’s and women’s teams
The U.S. Soccer Federation took a major step regarding equal pay concerns for its men's and women's national teams.
5 years ago
A site once earmarked for nuclear power will now assemble wind turbines
N.J.'s largest energy company leases land to the state for a massive wind port project.
5 years ago
His Delco high school teacher helped him escape Afghanistan. Now, he wants to go back to rebuild it
Amir Sidiqi is back in Delaware County through the unexpected help of his former Strath Haven English teacher, who made a lifesaving connection.
5 years ago
Listen 4:58Philadelphia Flyers to be fully vaccinated for the start of the NHL season
The full roster of players, coaches, and hockey operations staff plan to be fully vaccinated by Oct. 12 season start.
5 years ago
WHYY union votes to approve its first contract
WHYY union votes to approve first contract with public media broadcaster.
5 years ago
Amazon to add ‘several thousand’ jobs in Philly and surrounding area
The company, which has come under fire for workplace issues, promises an average of $18 an hour plus benefits.
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