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A pair of animatronic T-Rexes
History
Philadelphia

24 animatronic dinosaurs to take over Philly Zoo in new exhibit

Guests will embark on a prehistoric journey to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth in the zoo’s forthcoming exhibit.

5 years ago

The former Trump Plaza casino is imploded
New Jersey
Real Estate

Former Trump Plaza Casino in Atlantic City goes out with a bang

The former Trump Plaza casino was imploded after falling into such disrepair that chunks of the building began peeling off and crashing to the ground.

5 years ago

water main break causes flooding in North Philly
Infrastructure
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
NBC10

Crews rescue 11 people during massive water main break in North Philly

Crews rescued 11 people after a massive water main break flooded roads and vehicles in North Philadelphia early Tuesday evening.

5 years ago

Penn State THON executive leaders sit on campus wearing face masks
Pennsylvania
Public Health
WPSU

Penn State THON prepares for a virtual weekend of dancing

The pandemic means thousands of people – including many immunocompromised kids with cancer – can’t gather together in the Bryce Jordan Center.

5 years ago

Volunteers with City Wide Mutual Aid at a delivery of groceries and food in Kensington
Income Inequality
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Mutual aid is booming in Philly. Here’s how you can help

Team up, talk to your neighbors, practice self-care, and don’t judge, say folks who’ve joined the local movement.

5 years ago

A SEPTA bus driver navigates through SEPTA’s Midvale bus depot
PlanPhilly
Crime
Philadelphia
Transportation

SEPTA employees endure steady threats of violence even as transit ridership drops

Bus drivers and others on SEPTA’s frontlines describe harassment and attacks as part of the job. The pandemic has worsened the situation, some say.

5 years ago

An undocumented former poultry worker who identified herself as Estela Roblero told her story to fellow members of the Delaware Poor People's Campaign. (Delaware Poor People's Campaign)
Delaware
Employment
Income Inequality

Minimum wage hike a priority for Delaware’s Poor People’s Campaign

A leader of Delaware’s chapter in the national movement says having Joe Biden in the White House can help make his state a model for America.

5 years ago

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Parler, a social media network embraced by right-wing users, announced its relaunch, a month after it was dropped by app stores and its Web host in the wake of the Capitol riot. (Hollie Adams/Getty Images)
NPR
Media
Technology

After weeks of being offline, Parler finds a new web host

Far-right-friendly social media site Parler limped back to life on Monday with a new Web host, retooled community guidelines.

5 years ago

Tawanda Jones rests in what she calls her
Homelessness
Income Inequality
New Jersey

‘Warming more than just bodies’: School gym hosts Camden’s unhoused amid winter freeze

Two years ago, Tawanda Jones and Connie Kellum created a warming center for the unhoused in Camden. They’re back at it again.

5 years ago

Members of the Richard Allen, Penn Town and Harrison housing communities hold a 'Put the Guns Down' peace walk through their neighborhood.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

North Philly neighbors finally get patrols on violent corner known for shootings

Richard Allen residents have been pushing for the change for years.

5 years ago

Danielle Brief and Jonah Adams stand next to a mural in South Philly
Home & Family
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

A very Philly engagement story: Couple plans identical proposals with murals

They both wanted to pop the question. This South Philly couple decided to say it with street art — unbeknownst to each other.

5 years ago

Edie Weinstein, founder of Hug Mobsters Armed With Love, is giving out 'virtual hugs' this Valentine's Day. (Photo by Kim Krause Berg)

‘Virtual hugs,’ Zoom Galentines, ‘traveling’ to China: How people are celebrating a very different Valentine’s Day

Many are finding creative ways this year to show their love to significant others, friends, and families.

5 years ago

Ruby K. Lane and Katherine Kirby, outside a church in West Philadelphia right after they received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Feb. 13, 2021. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Public Health

Black church leaders, health systems organize mass vaccination site in West Philadelphia

Area hospitals partnered with neighborhood faith leaders to encourage their flocks to get the COVID-19 shot. The first of 3 planned clinics was Saturday.

5 years ago

Fans watch the high school football game between Davison and Flint Powers Catholic on September 18, 2020 in Davison, Michigan.
NPR
K-12
Public Health
Sports

To play, or not to play: Schools wrestle with CDC’s athletics recommendations

New CDC guidance warns schools about resuming athletic activities, especially indoors, but some districts are still sending their kids to play ball.

5 years ago

The east branch of Wallenpaupack Creek runs through Promised Land State Park in Pike County. (Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
StateImpact Pennsylvania

State parks opening more campsites to pets, after surge of people visited in 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic limited indoor gatherings and large outdoor events last year, people flocked to state parks for fun —and safe — things to do.

5 years ago

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