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No end in sight for constant flooding of FDR Park road
The city put up a detour sign, and PennDOT says a fix could take a year or more.
9 months ago
New Jersey Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts his suspension for ‘unsportsmanlike’ bat flip
Marco Rocco of Haddonfield, New Jersey, tossed his bat in the air on July 16 after his sixth-inning, two-run homer in the final of the sectional tournament.
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Hulk Hogan, icon in professional wrestling, dies at age 71
Hulk Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, was perhaps the biggest star in WWE’s long history.
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A packed 2026 event schedule is expected to draw hundreds of thousands of visitors. Workers at Philly's hotels say they’ve been working without a contract for over a year.
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First celebration of North Philadelphia history comes this weekend
The North Philadelphia History Festival will feature installations, workshops, walking tours and a musical procession of classic cars.
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Listen 1:29The Foundation for Delaware County selects Michael Kellerman to be next president
Michael Kellerman has most recently been serving as the interim executive transformation director of the Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia.
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Researcher Ed Snyder to discuss Philadelphia’s abandoned graves at Athenaeum Speaker Series
In his second talk at the Athenaeum, Snyder will cover recently discovered burial grounds and what happened after they were unearthed.
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NPR news chief announces she’s leaving days after Congress kills federal funding
NPR newsroom chief Edith Chapin says she's leaving the network. She made the announcement just days after Congress voted to strip public broadcasting of all federal funding.
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The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society is raising money to give owners food and vet care to keep pets at home instead of in a shelter.
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Listen 1:11Block by block: Gamers recreate Independence Hall in Minecraft
A global team of builders finished a digital replica of Philadelphia’s historic site in just two months, unveiling it with a virtual fireworks show on July Fourth last month.
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The former plow horse was with New Castle County police for 14 years, then served in Carousel Park’s riding lesson program.
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Listen 1:29What is a Labubu? Inside the latest collectible craze in Philly
Spurred by K-pop stars and viral fashion posts, the rabbit-eared dolls known as Labubus have become this summer’s must-have collectible. But should you buy in?
9 months ago
Philly trash collectors, other blue-collar union workers vote in favor of new contract with city
AFSCME District Council 33 called for its members to approve the contract that was far below what it sought during the eight-day strike.
9 months ago
Listen 1:06Philadelphia senior companions help aging adults combat loneliness with friendship and support
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s Senior Companion Program pairs older adults with seniors who are aging in place.
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Listen 3:16Willingboro residents worry proposed library relocation could shrink services
Residents are concerned the library will move from its longtime location to a smaller space. The mayor says there are no plans to relocate the community hub.
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