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‘His personal hype team’: First-timer crushed his marathon goal — with help from Philly Achilles
Sebastian Gomez, who is autistic, topped his goal in completing the Philadelphia Marathon, with support from two members who help people with disabilities compete and connect.
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Despite it being the coldest Thanksgiving in Philadelphia since 2018, thousands bundled up to watch the city’s parade.
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A 2026 dinner series will ask native-born, immigrant Philadelphians to talk about citizenship
The semiquincentennial event will reach more than 1,000 Philadelphians in seven of the city’s most diverse neighborhoods.
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Listen 1:48Adoptable pets celebrate Thanksgiving in Philly with their shelter families
VCA Charities donated turkey, pumpkin, green beans and rice to dogs and cats waiting for adoption.
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Gail Nazarene, of Alloway Township, says her constitutional free speech rights are being violated and she should be allowed to discuss school board matters with the public.
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Listen 1:05The project will see a monument in each of the state’s three regions tell stories of migrants' roles in the Garden State labor force.
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Listen 1:00Chester County debuts ‘As Seen in’ stamp to make it easier for shoppers to buy local food
The “As Seen in the Chester County’s Farm Guide” stamp comes as grocery prices have increased in part due to international tariffs.
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Listen 0:56Vicinity Energy steam plant safety conditions spur OSHA complaint
Union alleges company has been slow to address electrocution and asbestos hazards.
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Philly House forced to serve out of mobile kitchen this Thanksgiving, but the mission continues
Meals will be served in the parking lot at Philly House this holiday season after damage was found to the main kitchen.
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Protesters gathered in front of Wilmington’s city hall as part of a movement to rally support for programs that help the poor.
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Billies Awards return Dec. 10 as Billy Penn celebrates its 11th anniversary
Join us for a night celebrating some of the biggest stories — and most fascinating Philadelphians — of the past year.
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Philadelphia musician LARS navigates self-discovery on debut EP ‘I Should Be OK Now’
The four-track EP dives into the nonbinary musician's recent transition and connection to the city’s queer community.
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Listen 1:16King of Prussia’s ‘Gulph Road Connector’ will link Schuylkill River, Chester Valley trails
The King of Prussia Business District was awarded more than $300,000 to jumpstart planning and funding strategies to complete the 2.8-mile-long trail.
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Listen 0:52City of Burlington, New Jersey fixes confusing street sign on East Pearl Street
A city resident had been advocating for the street sign to be fixed for about two-and-a-half years.
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Listen 0:56Council members contend foster care support is lacking in Philadelphia
Council members want to know what happens when 43% of youth “age out” of the system and have to find a job and a home of their own.
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