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Philly Catholics process pope’s call for legal protections of same-sex unions
Some of the Philly area’s 4 million Catholics say it’s “long overdue,” and a reflection of the church’s teaching on the “dignity of the human person.”
5 years ago
Float Jawn: This Philly millennial is building a boat to sail around the country
Amede Bennett, who’s using memes to learn about nautical life, wants the vessel to be a space for the Black queer community.
5 years ago
Man charged in Camden apartment fire that killed 2, injured 9
Brandon Adams, 34, was arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree felony murder.
5 years ago
Camden celebrates a BLM artwork that had a contentious creation
Organizers of the effort to make the painting on a four-block stretch of Broadway clashed with city leaders. Vehicular traffic already has the paint peeling.
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Attack, then pandemic: Pittsburgh Jewish congregations cope
On Tuesday, as they again mourn those killed on Oct. 27, 2018, they’ll also celebrate the resilience that has enabled them to persevere.
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Army-Navy game in December moves from Philly to West Point
By playing the game on Army's home field in New York, the entire Brigade of Midshipmen and Corps of Cadets will be able to attend.
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Skipped mortgage payments brought relief to N.J. homeowners, but for some the help is running out
The mortgage forbearance program allows homeowners to skip payments for 90 days, but some are told they have to pay up in a lump sum.
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Listen 4:23Carson Wentz rallies Eagles to 22-21 win over Giants
Wentz threw an 18-yard touchdown pass with 40 seconds remaining and the Philadelphia Eagles overcame an 11-point deficit in the final seven minutes to beat the Giants.
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‘Everything has gone to hell’: Nigerians in Philly connect with protests sweeping their home country
As police violently crack down on protesters in their home country, Nigerians in Philadelphia have joined the movement with demonstrations of their own.
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In low-turnout North Philly, voters battle misinformation to get out and vote early
Oct. 27 deadline to request a mail ballot approaches as officials push to spread info about satellite offices.
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This week restaurants are the focus along with fall scenery.
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Listen 5:05‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to city suing state over gun laws
Tamara Russell, aka Revive POC, hit the streets of Philadelphia to see what residents think about the city’s efforts to quell rising gun violence.
5 years ago
Listen 4:32Teen, brother killed in Trenton shooting as city inches closer to homicide record
Trenton officials decried what they called “senseless violence” after a double shooting claimed the lives of 8-year-old Johnny Perez and 16-year-old Gustavo Perez.
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Philly’s Christmas Village to return for socially distanced 2020 season
The open-air German-style Christmas market, now in its 13th season, will be retooled to meet city and statewide coronavirus guidelines.
5 years ago
Philly tree list: 9 spots to see dazzling fall colors right in the city
Where to peep gorgeous autumn leaves without a big trip.
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