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Saturday night violence in Philadelphia leaves several dead, including 14-year-old
Two teenagers, including a 14-year-old, were among four people killed in separate shootings on Saturday night in Philadelphia.
2 weeks ago
Meet the 10 entrepreneurs vying set up shop inside Philly rec centers
Winners of the “Making Space” program will lead no-cost programming for young people in their communities in exchange for free rent.
2 weeks ago
Philly’s hot podcast studio: How two longtime producers are growing the city’s audio scene
Alex Lewis and John Myers are the duo behind Rowhome Productions.
3 weeks ago
At the teaching kitchen, food is a way to bring people together to connect and learn.
3 weeks ago
Listen 2:02War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes’ path to Paris Olympics
Russian bombardments have wrecked training venues. Air raids disrupt training sessions. Athletes have lost family members and friends. Or they worry that they will.
3 weeks ago
QVC, one of Chester County’s largest employers, lays off hundreds of people
The West Chester-based television network is cutting 400 jobs. The company is one of the largest employers in the county and hopes its multi-year plan can keep it afloat.
3 weeks ago
Zandra Flemister blazed a tough trail in the Secret Service. Now she’s getting credit
Flemister, who died last week, was the first Black woman to serve as a special agent in the 1970s, but was forced out by racial discrimination.
3 weeks ago
Microsoft’s new AI chatbot has been saying some ‘crazy and unhinged things’
After Microsoft's powerful AI chatbot verbally attacked people, and even compared one person to Hitler, the company has decided to rein in the technology until it works out t
3 weeks ago
Amy’s Pizzeria in Hatboro overwhelmed with local, global support after viral video of racist attack
The owner says Amy’s Pizzeria is getting calls from around the world. Some callers make donations, others order pizzas to be delivered to local spots.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:29Greek prime minister says ‘human error’ caused a train collision that left 43 dead
A passenger train and a freight train were traveling down the same track when they crashed head-on, sending the first two passenger carriages flying into the air, twisting bac
3 weeks ago
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after fiery crash
The legislation would subject all trains carrying hazardous materials to additional safety regulations and state notification requirements, increasing penalties for violations
3 weeks ago
TikTok sets a new default screen-time limit for teen users
The changes are meant to help teens limit their screen time and be more intentional about how much of their day they spend on TikTok.
3 weeks ago
Pandemic food assistance that held back hunger comes to an end
Millions of Americans will have less to spend on groceries as emergency food assistance that Congress enacted early in the pandemic has ended.
3 weeks ago
“The News Philadelphians Use: Analyzing the Local Media Landscape,” looks at how Philadelphians engage with media and their perceptions of local coverage.
3 weeks ago
North Philly gun violence activists ask for $100M and vow to work together
Gun violence activists gather in North Philly to call for investment in the neighborhood after a mass shooting and the killing of a Temple University police officer.
3 weeks ago