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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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.”
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
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.
6 years ago
Alabama county to preserve jail remnant where MLK was held
An Alabama county is preserving what’s left of the lockup where officials say Martin Luther King Jr. served his final time behind bars just months before his assassination.
6 years ago
Two famous Latina chefs are raising money for Puerto Rico with Philly pop-up dinners
South Philly Barbacoa hosts Maria Mercedes Grubb for a series of fundraisers to benefit the island’s earthquake victims.
6 years ago
Iran braces for protests after admitting plane shootdown
Iran's security forces deployed across the capital on Sunday, expecting more protests after its Revolutionary Guard admitted to accidentally shooting down a passenger plane.
6 years ago
Sheriff: Man jumped fence next to cheetah enclosure at Cape May Zoo ‘to get a closer look’
A man attempted to "get a closer look" of cheetahs at the Cape May County Park and Zoo earlier this week, authorities said.
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