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Philly e-scooter startup Verve S is getting into the bike business
The Philadelphia startup that tried to bring e-scooters to its hometown is rolling into the bikeshare business.
5 years ago
Procedures at Philly Medical Examiner’s Office under scrutiny as city investigates MOVE remains
Farley said he was following standard procedure when he ordered a box of MOVE bombing victims’ bones destroyed without telling the family. Now that practice is under scrutiny.
5 years ago
Listen 4:46What we know about white supremacists getting chased out of Philly
“They literally ran away from the people of Philadelphia,” said a police spokesperson, describing events on the eve of July 4.
5 years ago
The newest TikTok stars are exotic pets, but experts say that’s a problem
TikTokkers are increasingly captivated by videos of exotic pets like servals and foxes. But viewers won't know whether an exotic pet is owned legally.
5 years ago
Surfside condo demolition opens up fresh rubble in collapse search
Three more victims were discovered in the newly accessible pile, raising the death toll to 27 people. More than 115 people remain unaccounted for.
5 years ago
On this Roundup: "Suave" a new podcast details the story of a young man who received a life sentence at the age of 17. And, Rep. Dan Frankel talks about LBGT rights in PA.
Air Date: July 5, 2021 10:00 am
Photos: Philly celebrates the freedom to party on Independence Day
“I knew the pandemic would be over when Flo Rida took the stage.” — John from Bridesburg.
5 years ago
Historians are searching for stories of enslaved people who built the White House
Three markers at the northern end of Lafayette Square — where it meets H Street and Black Lives Matter Plaza — will outline the history of slavery and the White House.
5 years ago
Search efforts remain paused in Surfside as officials race to prepare demolition
Preparations continue in Surfside, Fla. for the demolition of a portion of the Champlain Towers South still standing after much of the building collapsed.
5 years ago
‘Here we are, back together’: Jill Biden, tourists return to Philly for Fourth of July
Hundreds of people gathered at Independence Mall Sunday morning for the Celebration of Freedom ceremony.
5 years ago
Parades, presidents, picnics: 8 photos of Independence Day history in Philadelphia
Snapshots of Philly’s Fourth of July, 1926 to 1978.
5 years ago
Secret Philly: Inside the Masonic Temple, the intricate landmark next to City Hall
A hidden network of rafters, a plaster “death mask,” and a warning about ice cream.
5 years ago
VIDEO: Frederick Douglass’ descendants deliver his ‘Fourth of July’ speech
In this short film, five young descendants of Frederick Douglass read and respond to excerpts of his famous speech, "What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?"
5 years ago
Get ready for the fireworks. How to keep your pets safe and happy this 4th of July
Fireworks, barbecues and activities with friends are all staples of the Fourth of July. But for pets and their owners, this holiday weekend may present some added stress.
5 years ago
What do you call these citywide specials? ‘Pennsyl-tuckey’ to ‘Scotland Yard’
A local drinker shares shot and beer fun.
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