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New Philly cafe and restaurant coming to 200-year-old ammunition factory
Guard House at the Frankford Arsenal will give Bridesburg a place to get La Colombe coffee, plus more.
6 years ago
Martin Luther King Jr.’s signature graces a Bible in South Philadelphia pawnshop
Peter Del Borrello III’s shop at Broad and Washington has become home to an unexpected artifact: a Bible inscribed by Martin Luther King Jr.
6 years ago
Fear of firefighter layoffs sparks urgent community conversation in Camden
Camden residents convened to discuss the potential layoffs of 27 firefighters. But the mayor’s office says that talk is premature.
6 years ago
New Philly councilmember using video to shine spotlight on local businesses
Philadelphia City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas is using social media to promote Black-owned businesses during Black History Month.
6 years ago
Probe: No signs of outward engine failure in Kobe Bryant crash
Wreckage from the helicopter that crashed last month and killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter and seven others did not show any outward evidence of engine failure
6 years ago
Power outages possible Friday with tropical storm force winds gusts
Forecasters say strong and potentially damaging winds Friday at the Jersey Shore could spur power outages.
6 years ago
New Philly work program offers alternative to panhandling
Workers can earn $50 cash for a half-day of cleaning up streets or vacant lots around Kensington. Demand is already high.
6 years ago
Listen 3:36Whole Foods moves coffee bar to make room for Amazon lockers
Grocery delivery business for the e-commerce giant more than doubled over the last year.
6 years ago
Renaming of 30th Street Station in honor of William H. Gray III to become official
The foundation and Amtrak will sign an agreement that will include physical and digital signage changes, a memorial plaque, and a statue of Gray.
6 years ago
Authorities probe multi-alarm fatal fire at the Shore
An investigation is underway after an early Thursday morning fire that claimed the life of at least one person and injured others at the Jersey Shore.
6 years ago
‘So tragic’: Volunteer firefighter shortage threatens Pa. traditions and public safety
Mike Kitsock never thought he’d still be fighting fires as a sexagenarian. ...
6 years ago
Listen 5:19Things to do in Philly, New Jersey and Delaware: the auto show drives into town, Philly Theater Week and Black history celebrated in historic Dover, Del.
6 years ago
Listen 4:54‘Cancel culture’ in Coal Country: Two Trump-voting brothers on a mission to fight racism
After experiencing overtly racist behavior by a quasi-public official, two brothers are on a crusade for accountability. Will anyone in their community care?
6 years ago
Listen 7:56‘Making Worlds’ with books: Inside West Philly’s newest indie lit shop
This Valentine’s Day, it’ll open as the newest addition to Philadelphia’s lately growing collection of independent bookstores.
6 years ago
This Philly pup went to Super Bowl LIV to help keep people safe
SEPTA loaned 6-year-old Dodi to patrol the stadium in Miami during the Big Game.
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