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15 minutes of zen: Ride the Schuylkill Banks and see Philly’s beautiful riverside trail
This 15-minute floating 4k video lets you experience the whole thing virtually.
5 years ago
‘Lend power to the community’: A 28-foot Afro pick takes over a 52nd St. lot
A touring exhibit is bringing the Afro pick to cities across the U.S. ahead of the November election, to continue conversations about racial injustice.
5 years ago
Matt Klentak steps down as Phillies GM
The announcement comes six days after the Phillies finished four games under .500 in a pandemic-shortened, 60-game season.
5 years ago
Demonstration at Art Museum honors Breonna Taylor
The gathering is among several to take place in the Philadelphia region since a grand jury failed to indict any of the Louisville police officers involved with Taylor’s death.
5 years ago
Twitter announces changes to image cropping amid bias concern
Twitter is making changes to how preview photos are cropped after users raised concerns that the site's algorithm was showing preferences for white faces over Black ones.
5 years ago
Enough already: Multiple demands causing women to abandon workforce
Here's a stunning stat: Women are leaving the workforce at four times the rate as men.
5 years ago
Stand back, Proud Boys. Philadelphia is stronger than you.
Philadelphia sent its own powerful message of joyful unity and powerful protest to the far-right fascist group last month.
5 years ago
Rocket launch likely to be visible at the Jersey Shore
A rocket launch will likely dazzle sky-gazers throughout the New Jersey region early Friday evening.
5 years ago
Student’s ‘shocking’ shooting death at party spurs warning by Delaware State U. president
Devin Wright was a gregarious young man who police say was caught in the crossfire when a shootout erupted at a party organized by students.
5 years ago
Philly firefighters and paramedics protest union local’s endorsement of President Trump
Members of IAFF Local 22 in Philadelphia protested their chapter’s unprecedented decision to buck their national chapter and endorse President Trump.
5 years ago
Camden diocese becomes latest to file for bankruptcy
The filing comes after New Jersey eased its civil statute of limitations in 2019 to make it easier for victims of sexual abuse at the hands of clergy to sue for damages.
5 years ago
Activists urge action on police accountability at Philly vigil for Breonna Taylor
On Thursday night, roughly 150 people gathered at Malcolm X Park for a candlelight vigil to remember Breonna Taylor and demand accountability for police.
5 years ago
Red Paw pet relief will pass the torch to Philadelphia Fire Dept.
The group has been operating in the region for almost 10 years, and estimates it helps 1,000 animals a year during fires and other disasters.
5 years ago
76ers set to hire Doc Rivers as new coach
Rivers takes over for Brett Brown, who was fired after the 76ers were swept in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
5 years ago
At least 1,400 furloughed at Philadelphia International Airport as federal aid deal falters
Airline staff cuts came as federal stimulus money meant to keep the industry afloat ran out and Congress failed to pass an extension.
5 years ago