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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

‘America’s best restaurant’ made 60 feet of sandwiches for the Super Bowl, because Philly

Kalaya’s giant pork belly banh mi special sold out ~super~ fast.

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Policing

Police officer charged with DUI was at FOP lounge before crashing into NE Philly home, injuring 2

Philadelphia’s police commissioner has vowed “a complete and thorough investigation” into the incident, which left a woman in critical condition.

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‘A beautiful addition’: PHS bringing a Green Resource Center to Montgomery County

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society effort will include a 2-acre teaching farm, a solar-powered greenhouse, and community garden beds.

5 years ago

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6 Delaware Valley pups to be featured in Puppy Bowl 2021

On Sunday, Feb. 7, Puppy Bowl XVII will feature pups from Providence Animal Center, Match Dog Rescue, and The Center for Animal Health & Welfare.

5 years ago

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Kids
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘Thank you to the kids’: Virtual African American Children’s Book Fair attracts guests from around the world

An online audience that included people from Botswana and Albania heard authors and illustrators talk about their work at the Philly-based event.

5 years ago

Skate instructor Sultana Afifiah helps a new skater at Laura Sims Skatehouse in Philadelphia. The city’s rinks are reopening with COVID restrictions in February. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY
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Philly public ice rinks will open with COVID-19 safety precautions

Rinks will host public skate hours on evenings and weekends to offer residents safe, affordable family fun.

5 years ago

Born in Toronto, Christopher Plummer made his name as a classical actor -- performing Shakespeare at the Stratford Festival in Canada and the Royal Shakespeare Company in England. He began acting in films in the 1950s. He's pictured above in 2011.
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Movies
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Christopher Plummer, star of stage, screen, ‘Sound Of Music,’ dies at 91

The Oscar, Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor died Friday at his home in Connecticut. He was 91.

5 years ago

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Employment
Government Accountability
Pennsylvania

Upper Darby and the township workers union are at odds over a no-layoff clause

The union represents the township’s sanitation workers and animal control, parking enforcement, and other non-first responder uniformed employees.

5 years ago

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Before Rosa Parks: The fight for Philly transit equity and the Black women on the frontlines

As SEPTA honored Rosa Parks on her birthday, history remembers Caroline LeCount, who risked her life to desegregate 19th century Philadelphia’s streetcars.

5 years ago

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Keystone Crossroads

Conspiracy theorists in the family? We want to hear from you.

Have you lost a family member to a world of conspiracy theories? Share your story.

5 years ago

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Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Sports
Billy Penn

After recent improvements, diversity on Eagles’ coaching staff takes a dip

Duce Staley was one of six Black coaches last year, but he left after being passed over for the top job.

5 years ago

Heather Kerstetter
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Getting around on SEPTA is a ‘nightmare,’ so she’s crowdfunding a wheelchair van

Heather Kerstetter is tired of showing up late. The transit authority says upgrades to CCT are coming.

5 years ago

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Tell us: How are you showing your love this Valentine’s Day?

The pandemic is forcing lovers, friends, and all-around fans of Valentine’s Day to get a little creative this year. 

5 years ago

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Philadelphia
Eyes on the Street

La vida en lockdown: North Philly teens capture pandemic moments in photos

Philadelphia teens working with Photography Without Borders captured the range of emotions of life in lockdown.

5 years ago

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February 4 - 10, 2021

Celebrating Black History Month, Lunar New Year, and the Disco Biscuits live in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

There are plenty of virtual offerings available to kick-off the start of Black History Month, which takes on special resonance this year.

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