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In Fairhill, boys strut the catwalk to become men
A former model uses fashion to teach life lessons in the after-school program Real Men Speak.
6 years ago
West Philadelphia church burned in blaze to save soaring bell tower
A West Philadelphia church is rebuilding after a 2019 fire. Most of the 115-year-old building will be demolished but the bell tower will be preserved.
6 years ago
Swank arena, and even a nutritionist, for University of Delaware’s new varsity gaming team
A new breed of college athletes — video gamers — now has their own arena at Delaware’s flagship university.
6 years ago
Two arrested in connection to quadruple shooting in North Philly
The afternoon shooting on West Thompson Street claimed the life of 19-year-old Yaniyah Foster, who died Wednesday at Temple University Hospital after being shot in the head.
6 years ago
More flights coming to Atlantic City International Airport
Spirit Airlines will increase the number of flights to and from its key markets in Fort Lauderdale and Orlando, Florida and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
6 years ago
The Roots street sign is already up at South and Passyunk, surprising Questlove
“Hell of a way to find out,” the Tonight Show drummer said. “Wow.”
6 years ago
Why Philly’s ‘Safe Bars’ program stalled, and how it might get fixed
Other cities have been much more successful in adopting the sexual violence prevention training.
6 years ago
‘It’s re-victimization all over again,’ clergy abuse victim says of Harrisburg diocese’s bankruptcy
“You cannot put a price tag on validation. And you cannot put a price tag on reclaiming power."
6 years ago
Del. piggybacks on county law limiting construction landfills to 140 feet in height
Waste Management Inc. sought a major “vertical expansion.’’ But action by New Castle County Council and the Delaware General Assembly quashed the bid.
6 years ago
Wilmington Public Library hosts LeVar Burton for storytime with children
“Reading out loud to children is one of the most pure forms of storytelling I know,” said LeVar Burton.
6 years ago
Listen 1:51After N. Philly quadruple shooting, rapid response teams hope to prevent more violence
After a quadruple shooting in North Philly, the city’s rapid response teams offered counseling. But residents say they want help to stop the bleeding.
6 years ago
Illadelph forever: Philly street named for The Roots
Come May, the section of East Passyunk Avenue between South Street and Bainbridge Street will be officially dedicated to the local hip-hop legends.
6 years ago
What happens next, now that the refinery’s future seems wide open?
First, Philadelphia Energy Solutions and buyer Hilco Redevelopment Partners have to meet several legal obligations before the sale can close.
6 years ago
Charges bounce off ‘Superman’ during Camden fifth graders’ mock trial
Camden 5th graders learned about bias, evidence, witnesses and legal standards in a mock trial at Rutgers Camden Law School.
6 years ago
Woman dead, three men wounded after shooting near North Philly school
The four victims were on 11th and Thompson streets shortly before 4 p.m. when a gunman opened fire.
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