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She was told not to open a Black-owned bookstore in Fishtown. She’s doing it anyway.
Harriet’s Bookshop is now welcoming customers to browse its woman-centric shelves.
4 years ago
Philly expat hosting benefit for Australia bushfire recovery at Khyber Pass Pub
Kylie Flett, a food and drink publicist, is organizing an Aussie-themed Bushfire Benefit on Jan. 25 at Old City’s Khyber Pass Pub for the country’s most at-risk creatures and
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Julie Coker to leave Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau
Julie Coker is moving on after four years of leading the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau.
4 years ago
RIP Amtrak flippy board: Commemorate the anniversary of 30th Street’s loss with a modern solution
Thanks to Oat Foundry, you can get up close and personal with a split-flap display in Old City.
4 years ago
City pulls Indego e-bikes from streets while police search for stolen electronic bicycles
Philadelphia police are hunting e-bikes as Indego works to make it harder to steal electric bikes from the city’s bike share system.
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Future of PES refinery could be decided Friday behind closed doors
A New York law office will host the bankruptcy sale of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions complex, closed since June’s explosion and fire.
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High levels of cancer-causing chemical recorded at PES refinery in May, report reveals
The city knew about the high levels of benzene at the refinery, but decided not to inform the public.
4 years ago
‘We’re scared,’ South Philly residents say after city officials reveal explosion cause
Philadelphia residents want to know if they are safe after learning that a cracked gas main caused the explosion that killed two of their neighbors.
4 years ago
Listen 1:33Seals return to island off the Jersey Shore
Seals have returned to an island off the northern New Jersey coast. Harbor, grey, and harp seals are typical winter visitors at the Jersey Shore.
4 years ago
Final Touch Academy will offer scholarships and life lessons along with scissor skills.
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Heshimu Jaramogi, leader of multimedia journalism in Philadelphia, has died
Longtime journalist Heshimu Jaramogi, considered a forefather of multi-media journalism in Philadelphia, died Tuesday after a brief battle with colon cancer.
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This week, Snoop Dogg lights up the stage, MLK and Ben Franklin will be celebrated and Philly hosts its annual body ink extravaganza.
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Listen 5:20One of the wealthiest counties in Pennsylvania says it’s finally close to ending homelessness
After a relationship ended three years ago, Michael Thomas had to move out. He found himself homeless for the first time in his life.
4 years ago
Philadelphia OIC appoints new president and executive director
Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center has appointed a new president and executive director who has pledged to expand the 66-year-old organization’s footprint .
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Former Eagle Harold Carmichael voted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
“Harold revolutionized the wide receiver position and became one of the most productive players of his era and in the history of our franchise"
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