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PHA is poised to buy Philly’s Brith Sholom House after years of strife
Most of the building’s tenants have moved out. Those who remain are hopeful a judge will approve the sale.
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:13How Pennsylvanians are helping their older neighbors age comfortably
Older adults benefit from volunteer care that keeps them in familiar settings, which help them maintain comfort, autonomy, and finances as they age.
4 weeks ago
6-time All-Pro Jason Kelce is slimming down, embracing his TV role and enjoying life after football
The six-time All-Pro center might be a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer and he has a chance to be an even better analyst.
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Lengthy sentence for Philly gang-related 2021 murder should send a message, DA says
Arshad Curry could spend the next 85 years in prison after being sentenced for killing a teen in West Philadelphia in 2021.
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Paris Olympics: All the U.S. athletes from Pa., N.J., Del. who medaled
Team USA finished on top with 126 medals. Here are the competitors with local ties who picked up some hardware.
4 weeks ago
6 dogs found abandoned with note at Bucks County park
Three of the dogs have already been adopted and officials say the remaining three were taken to the SPCA in New Hope.
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Fiesta Latina celebrates the cultural heritage of New Jersey’s Latino Community
A celebration of Latino heritage is planned in Mercer County next month at the County Park Festival Grounds.
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Listen 1:08‘Creepy crawlies’ fiesta: Philly’s Bug Fest returns
The annual celebration includes all things insect-related. This year, certain events will include American Sign Language translations.
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Council Rock Newtown headed to Little League World Series
The boys from Bucks County will face the Southwest Region on Thursday, August 15.
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Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia celebrates Obon
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is hosting two Obon lantern floating ceremonies.
4 weeks ago
Listen 0:54Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk to close after the 2024 season
The owner, Jay Gillian, said while he's tried to sustain Wonderland for as long as possible, it's no longer a viable business.
4 weeks ago
124 animals recovered in Bucks County after SPCA’s largest farm cruelty case
"This person was running a really poor business at the sake and expense of the animals," said the SPCA's communications manager.
4 weeks ago
A survivor’s tale: Mike Africa Jr.’s ‘On a Move’ tells the story of the MOVE bombing
“It's Philadelphia history,” Africa Jr. said while discussing his new book at Temple University. “It's Black history. It’s revolutionary history. It's American history.”
4 weeks ago
Listen 1:23‘Philly Special’ QB Nick Foles is officially retiring as an Eagle
The Super Bowl LII MVP and champion is calling an end to his 11-year NFL career at the Birds’ home opener on September 16.
1 month ago
Exton Starbucks baristas petition for union election
The filing in Exton is the first at a Starbucks in Chester County since workers at the coffee behemoth began organizing in 2021.
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