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Philly runs on medals: The race bling runners can’t resist

Medal designer Rita Carroll shows creativity with finisher hardware, giving participants another reason to go the distance.

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The end of an era: Wilmington Hispanic Parade marks 50 years of Latino history before preparing for a new chapter in Dover

After more than 50 years of celebrating Wilmington’s Hispanic community, the city’s longtime parade is preparing to move to Dover in 2027.

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University of Pennsylvania grad killed in ‘random and unprovoked’ stabbing attack in Times Square

Police say 32-year-old Erin Piacenti, of Chester, N.J., died at the hospital. The other victim, a 68-year-old man, is hospitalized in critical but stable condition.

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Chobani to invest $1.2 billion in Pennsylvania, bringing hundreds of jobs to the Lehigh Valley

The state says Chobani’s commitment is the largest private investment ever made in Pennsylvanian agriculture.

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Victims identified as Trenton recovers from weekend mass shooting

Mayor Reed Gusciora pledges resources and a crackdown on large “unauthorized” gatherings.

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Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns, reconnecting fans and cyclists with longtime traditions

Fans gathered around barricades along the race course to see hundreds of riders return for the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.

1 month ago

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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns to the city’s streets after 10-year absence

Italian cyclist Chiara Consonni was crowned the women’s champion and Tim Torn Teutenberg won the men’s title.

1 month ago

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‘Abundant’ documentary screening in Philadelphia explores why people donate organs to strangers

Living donor Ashley Clark reflected on donating a kidney to a stranger, learning of his death and how the experience changed her view of organ donation.

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You put the “public” in public media. Our newsroom wants to know what stories aren’t being told, plus what kind of coverage is most useful in your everyday life.

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Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Bells galore: Manayunk couple celebrates son’s Philadelphia Cycling Classic return with dozens of cowbells

John Carpenter and Julia Heberle have collected over 70 cowbells following Robin Carpenter’s cycling career. They’ll use them to make some noise near the Manayunk Wall.

1 month ago

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Philadelphia
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With the Philadelphia Cycling Classic’s return almost here, its organizers can almost see the finish line

Sunday’s race aims to bring out tens of thousands of spectators along the 14.4-mile course through Philly, capping off 2026’s sporting summer.

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Free plant library brings ‘a little whimsy’ to Northeast Philadelphia

The bright yellow box has become a place for people to swap plant cuttings and propagations.

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The Philly bike race is back!

We unpack the significance of the return of the Philadelphia International Cycling Classic and unpack the behind-the-scenes story of how it happened.

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Policing

Father says college student was killed by police in Upper Pottsgrove Township after he went to wrong house

An investigation is underway after police shot and killed a 22-year-old college student in Upper Pottsgrove Township, Pennsylvania.

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