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Things To Do: Scary-good times for Halloween, and some soulful musical options
Scary good times and soulful music are among the weekend’s options in Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware.
6 years ago
Listen 5:32A new report says that murder in Philadelphia hurts home values. And its authors think the city needs to hear that message to prompt real change.
6 years ago
Rampant sidewalk parking at the Free Library makes ADA entrance hard to access
The city says it’s working on a plan to fix more than 30 buildings with “major” accessibility issues.
6 years ago
From needle-filled lot to colorful community garden, a North Philly school is transformed
Neighbors said the Fairhill space “was like a cemetery” before the Mural Arts project came in.
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High school soccer returns to Chester after 30-year drought
Rain couldn’t dampen the Chester Clippers’ spirits — nor did their defeat to a rival high school in Delaware County. It was the team’s first game in 30 years.
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Coast Guard rescues 4 from recreational boat that ran aground near N.J. coastline
Four boaters were uninjured when their boat ran aground near the New Jersey coastline Monday evening.
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‘You can’t talk yourself out:’ Black officers train Philly residents on their rights in police stops
Following the fatal shooting of a woman in Texas, two organizations of black officers hosted a training for people of color in Philly on interacting with police.
6 years ago
Thousands to scour N.J. beaches during massive fall trash sweep
Volunteers will scour tidal waterways for debris, documenting the quantity and types of garage found.
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Thanks to increased traffic prediction, Garden State Parkway drivers won’t see a toll increase
Authority officials say toll increases won't be needed due to increased traffic and revenue predicted for 2020.
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15 Philly Halloween parties bringing spooky, mysterious fun
Wear costumes, eat candy and get tricky with dance moves.
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Philly child shootings show we can’t wait for government to reduce violence
Solomon Jones writes about 2 children shot this past weekend. “Philadelphia’s black and brown community — my community — must do something.”
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Chester brewery hopes to hire city residents as it expands
The Larimer Beer Company hopes to hire residents from the City of Chester as they expand their footprint in the city.
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Nam Son Bakery closed this month. The shuttered shop has become a symbol of cultural displacement to the Vietnamese community.
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Ramona: A story of perseverance in Kensington
My name is Ramona Hieye. I grew up in Kensington. My Kensington had drugs and violence, just like now. My Kensington was no less tragic. But nobody seemed to care.
6 years ago
‘You should always feel OK in your home’: Why two brutal crimes in Philly could unleash extra trauma
Even more than a typical shooting, a pair of horrific incidents involving small children this weekend could puncture the city’s sense of safety.
6 years ago