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One of the wealthiest counties in Pennsylvania says it’s finally close to ending homelessness
After a relationship ended three years ago, Michael Thomas had to move out. He found himself homeless for the first time in his life.
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Philadelphia OIC appoints new president and executive director
Philadelphia Opportunities Industrialization Center has appointed a new president and executive director who has pledged to expand the 66-year-old organization’s footprint .
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Former Eagle Harold Carmichael voted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
“Harold revolutionized the wide receiver position and became one of the most productive players of his era and in the history of our franchise"
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Meet the Philadelphia goats who want to eat your Christmas tree
During most of the year, the goats eat hay. But this month, the stout mammals get a chance to enjoy one of their favorite meals: Christmas trees.
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‘Wildcard’ Hank Cisco, Norristown’s very-own ambassador, dies at 96
The eccentric personality had a lifelong love affair with his adopted city.
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Listen 2:08Snowbirds pose a challenge for beachfront destinations in the 2020 census
Permanent residents may have fled to warmer winter climes already, but U.S. Census employees, N.J. municipalities still want them to complete the forms.
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Face scanners are coming to PHL Airport next week
A pilot program at three international gates will test the new tech before it’s rolled out everywhere.
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Former Drexel professor charged with spending grant money on strip clubs
The felony theft charges come roughly three months after Drexel University agreed to pay the federal government nearly $190,000 to avoid a potential lawsuit.
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Tackling today’s violence requires Dr. King’s philosophy of love
This moment in history should compel us to follow Dr. King’s mandate of love, if we are to survive and combat the violence that permeates our society.
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Philly Boricuas rally to help Puerto Rican quake victims, one backpack at a time
Philly Boricuas are calling for donations of 1,500 emergency preparedness backpacks that will be sent to local nonprofits in parts of the island hardest hit by the quakes.
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MLK Day in Philly: Your best options for giving back on the national day of service
Think of the holiday as “a day on, not a day off.”
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Jersey Shore bridge to briefly close overnight as major overhaul continues
A key bridge that links mainland Cape May County to a barrier island will briefly close overnight this week as a major overhaul continues, officials said.
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This week: An update on the legal battle over safe injection sites in Philly, Delaware Senator Chris Coons, and the oldest form of American music, sacred harp singing.
Air Date: January 13, 2020
Listen 49:00This North Philly rec center shut down under Mayor Nutter. Neighbors finally got it reopened.
Winchester Rec is now buzzing with activity after being closed for five years.
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SEPTA Key’s Regional Rail rollout advances with more ‘tap to exit’ tech coming to stations
Starting Monday, Regional Rail riders will be able to tap their SEPTA Key Cards to exit at Jefferson Station weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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