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Philly native who lived through Pulse nightclub shooting to lead Gun Violence Survivors Foundation
After suffering serious injuries during the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, Patience Carter says the Gun Violence Survivors Foundation helped her regain confidence.
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Listen 6:03Users upset as costs force Free Library to drop free movie streaming service
Kanopy and Hoopla were projected to cost 10% of the library’s entire budget. The funds will be redirected to physical branches.
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Small plane makes emergency landing on bridge in Ocean City, New Jersey
There was no immediate word on what caused the plane to make the emergency landing on the 9th Street Bridge.
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Need a Lyft? Shared rides return to Philly on ride-hailing platform
The ride-hailing company had halted the popular, money-saving option due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Encampments in Kensington are a major discussion point for activists and residents. And, NCAA players can monetize their name, image and likeness after new legislation passes.
Air Date: July 19, 2021 10:00 am
Listen 49:29An alternate for U.S. Olympic women’s gymnastics tests positive for COVID-19
It's not clear what, if anything, that means for the rest of the team, including superstar Simone Biles. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee is not naming the athlete.
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A 90-year-old Philly pretzel company is opening a gluten-free bakeshop in Oaklyn
Camden County’s A&A Soft Pretzels created a gluten-free recipe during the pandemic. Now, fourth-generation owners are opening the company’s first storefront after 92 years.
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A coloring book to inspire solutions for cooling Philly’s hotter neighborhoods
Artists hope their collaboration with North Philly residents can get people to care about urban heat. The book is their conversation starter.
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Three popular Philly bars are closing for a week to give workers paid vacation
Standard Tap, Johnny Brenda’s, and The International join a small list of independent restaurants where staff get summer PTO.
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Decrying pandemic ‘profiteering,’ protesters call for a Pa. public health care advocate
Health care should be considered a human right, says Put People First! PA, which organized a Center City march.
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‘First of many’ protests over teardown of Philly’s only rec center for people with disabilities
“I’m praying that they stay open,” said a mother whose son has Down syndrome and visited the Carousel House often.
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One of the deadliest U.S. accidental structural collapses happened 40 years ago today
The deadly structural failure is still closely studied by civil engineers and serves as a cautionary tale for similar designs.
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Northern Liberties community leaders learned about the burial ground at 5th and Spring Garden via social media.
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‘I’m afraid for my life’: Safety is scarce for many in Camden’s senior housing
A lack of security at their apartment complexes makes life dangerous for many Camden seniors. Buildings’ operators refuse to hire guards.
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Listen 6:48Gun buybacks are working in Philly, another one today hopes to build on successes
The city of Philadelphia says gun buybacks have removed dangerous firearms from the city streets.
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