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Coming out as transgender when there was no language to describe it
In the '60s, Elizabeth Coffey-Williams' family kicked her out after she told them that she was transgender — before many knew what that meant.
5 years ago
A shooting barricaded a Philly neighborhood. Hear from people who experienced it.
We asked a few members of the Nicetown-Tioga community to tell us about their experience of their neighborhood, and the event that shut it down it on Wednesday.
5 years ago
Dramatic Thunderbirds to once again highlight Atlantic City Airshow
The Atlantic City Airshow is set for the skies above the city’s beaches and boardwalk on Wednesday, Aug. 21 between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. (rain or shine).
5 years ago
Study: Staring at seagulls could prevent them from snatching your food
The result? The gulls, on average, took 21 seconds longer to approach the food when being stared at, according to the study.
5 years ago
Meet the heroes making Philly’s parks safer
Amid a spate of violence at Philadelphia parks, one North Philly man has made his neighborhood park safer using Jell-o, paintbrushes, and conversation.
5 years ago
Could piecemeal gun control measures have stopped North Philly gunman?
Maurice Hill, who wounded six Philadelphia police officers, had a long history of gun violations, but was still able to obtain an AR-15.
5 years ago
How SEPTA helped reunite families during the North Philly police shootout
The transit authority is an undersung player in the city’s emergency response.
5 years ago
Google sent up an SOS for the North Philly shooting — in the wrong location
Experts say the search giant might be doing more harm than good.
5 years ago
‘I’m still not calm’: Exhausted neighbors unsettled after North Philly police shooting
Normal life was turned upside down on Wednesday. A day later, people were still coming to grips with exactly what unfolded.
5 years ago
Listen 1:44Never too young to be a hero: National Liberty Museum honors kids with a cause
Children and teenagers were recognized by the National Liberty Museum in Old City for their volunteerism and achievements in the name of democracy.
5 years ago
Layoffs at PES refinery begin, as union argues for continued presence due to safety concerns
The first 80 workers have been let go at the shuttered Philadelphia Energy Solutions complex, more than a week earlier than expected.
5 years ago
As a Mexican immigrant, the El Paso shooting scared me, but I won’t be silent
The mass shootings in El Paso and Gilroy have horrified me. I won’t allow my fear to silence me. Instead, I will use it to resist and fight against white supremacy.
5 years ago
Como inmigrante de México, El Paso me asustó, pero no permitiré que me silencie
Los asesinatos en El Paso y Gilroy me han horrorizado. Pero no permitiré que mi miedo me silencie, lo utilice para resistir y luchar contra la supremacía blanca.
5 years ago
Alice Cooper, Common, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival are among this week’s ‘Things To Do’
Food, folk, and arts and culture festivals anchor the weekend events calendar in the Delaware Valley.
5 years ago
Listen 5:507-hour North Philly standoff ends without fatalities: Suspect surrenders, hostages free
The suspected gunman who allegedly opened fire on police officers in Philadelphia’s Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood is in custody
5 years ago