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Two men critically injured in West Philly balcony collapse
It wasn’t immediately known why the men were on the landing or why the fire escape collapsed.
5 years ago
Philadelphia working to help homeless find day work with immediate pay
Philadelphia officials are trying a new approach to aggressive panhandling and interacting with people experiencing homelessness in general.
5 years ago
Ed Hipp, Philly turkey bacon seller nets deal from Walmart
Ed Hipp is gearing up to sell his turkey bacon in local Walmart stores.
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Historical marker dedicated to George White, thanks to Delaware teen’s efforts
Thanks to Savannah Shepherd, a new historical marker memorializes the only documented lynching in Delaware.
5 years ago
Young and undocumented in Philly: How teens are finding support and community
Being in a new country, learning a new culture and language — it’s a lot to digest. At three Philly schools, students approach things as a group.
5 years ago
Listen 4:554 border deaths in Texas could be a preview of the summer
Two babies, a toddler and a woman were found dead near the U.S.-Mexican border, overcome by the sweltering heat in a glimpse of what could lie ahead this summer.
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Camden Puerto Rican parade passes tradition to a new generation
Camden's San Juan Bautista Parade and Festival continues its annual tradition on the waterfront.
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This week: The latest in the battle over the Millionaire's Tax in New Jersey, what were conditions at the oil refinery that exploded Friday, Philadelphia's violent weekend.
Air Date: June 24, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Two Philly-area stars will play for Atlanta Hawks
De’Andre Hunter and Cameron Reddish competed against each other in high school and college. Now, they’ll suit up for the same pro squad.
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Should I stay? In wake of refinery explosion, neighbors reconsider living so close to a hazard
Neighbors say that, even before the fire, the refinery’s foul smells and smog made the air impossible to breathe on hot summer days.
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Philly pools are open for summer — with many offerings for kids
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell talks about the important role public pools play in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.
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Listen 4:38Another small plane crashes in Cape May County
Cape May County officials say the Cessna 140 was trying to land on Runway 24 at the Ocean City Municipal Airport before 10 a.m. Sunday.
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South Philly refinery fire extinguished; city continues to monitor air quality
A massive explosion rocked the oil refinery in South Philadelphia early Friday morning, city officials confirmed.
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New Wildwood roller coaster set to debut in time for Fourth of July
The family-friendly Runaway Tram — a nod to Wildwood's famous tram cars that have operated along the two-mile boardwalk for 71 years — will start running on July 2.
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For those missing Puerto Rico, a song about dreaming of home
Within the canon of popular Puerto Rican music, there is no shortage of songs about the nostalgia for the island itself.
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