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West Point graduates largest class of black women
Thirty-two black women will graduate from the U.S. Academy at West Point later this month — the largest class of Black women in the school’s history.
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Antique register stolen from Fiorella’s Sausage returned, Vetri thanks social network
The register has been recovered. According to Vetri on Instagram, it was found by Dennis Boyce Karlie and Brian Lawlor at an antique shop.
6 years ago
Hundreds rally outside Philly Planned Parenthood, call for Sims’ resignation
State Rep. Brian Sims self-recorded two videos as he harassed anti-abortion demonstrators outside a Planned Parenthood facility in Center City. Backlash has been swift.
6 years ago
SEPTA Regional Rail conductor shot, suspect flees
The shooting happened around 3:30 p.m. on the Chestnut Hill West line in West Mount Airy, SEPTA confirmed.
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N.J. surfers rescue wayward deer
A group of surfers rescued a deer from the ocean off a Monmouth County beach Tuesday.
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How Philly fave Dogfish Head sold itself to the Boston beer giant behind Sam Adams
In one of the most momentous business deals ever in American craft brewing, Dogfish Head and Boston Beer on Thursday announced a merger valued at $300 million.
6 years ago
13 more years of the Linc! How the Eagles stadium got its name, and where the money goes
Want your company’s logo emblazoned on the Eagles stadium? Pay enough for naming rights and you can make it happen.
6 years ago
Providing PFAS-free water to customers in Warminster, Horsham comes at a price
Water authorities in Warminster and Horsham have found ways to provide untainted supplies to their customers, but doing so has cost millions of dollars.
6 years ago
Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes: Time to break up company
In a New York Times opinion piece, Hughes called Zuckerberg's power "unprecedented and un-American."
6 years ago
Pope Francis issues rules requiring priests and nuns to report abuse
The sweeping new regulations are Francis' latest effort to combat sexual abuse involving the Church, a long-running and painful issue that has cast a shadow on his papacy.
6 years ago
Facebook auto-generates videos celebrating extremist images
"Thanks for being here, from Facebook," the video concludes in a cartoon bubble before flashing the company's famous "thumbs up."
6 years ago
Homicide is the leading cause of death for young black men in Philly. What should we do?
We spoke with five community leaders to get their ideas for solutions.
6 years ago
Cat fight: How to manage Philadelphia’s exploding feral cat population
Philadelphia residents disagree on the best way to control the hundreds of thousands of cats freely roaming the city. The quandary involves
6 years ago
Listen 5:47Celebrate your Mom, release your inner artist, and delight in flowers
Moms, parks, artwork with a twist and music accessible to all are highlighted this weekend.
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Old fish, new fish: Tracing the history of Fishtown’s most ubiquitous sign
The popular fish address sign is a potent symbol with different meanings for different people in the fast-changing Philadelphia neighborhood.
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