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Phillies’ Herrera accepts suspension for rest of season
Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Odúbel Herrera has accepted a suspension for the rest of the season under Major League Baseball's domestic violence policy.
6 years ago
City misspells Patti LaBelle’s name on honorary street sign
Philadelphia honored singer Patti LaBelle with her very own street earlier this week. Unfortunately, the signs didn't get her name right.
6 years ago
Philadelphia historic landmark index: A guide to what’s worth your time
Just because Philly has great history doesn’t mean you should visit every site.
6 years ago
Nation’s birthday celebrated by thousands on the Parkway
Thousands flocked to the Parkway to enjoy a free concert and fireworks display for July 4th.
6 years ago
Push to posthumously give black soldier D-Day Medal of Honor
A new push is underway to posthumously award an African American soldier the Medal of Honor for his bravery on D-Day.
6 years ago
Delco shows its love for America with a parade that includes a ‘quiet zone’
As the parade passes by no loud sirens will blare and no loud jolting noises will sound, making the parade accessible to people who are sensitive to loud sounds.
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The first Declaration of Independence was printed by a 29-year-old immigrant
John Dunlap’s rough draft of democracy is kept under lock and key.
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Today, we are rebroadcasting stories from our archives about what it means to be American from three different perspectives.
Air Date: July 4, 2019
Listen 49:58Frederick Douglass’ ‘The Meaning of July Fourth for the Negro’ still resonates
Douglass proved he was not the typical Independence Day Antebellum orator when he spoke before an audience in Rochester, New York, on July 5, 1852.
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N.J.-Pa. Sikh veterans march in national Independence Day parade to combat discrimination
A New Jersey-based Sikh veterans organization has rallied a contingent of servicemen who practice the South Asian faith to march in Washington D.C. Independence Day Parade.
6 years ago
Listen 2:18New mural celebrates Philadelphia Fire Department’s history
Ladder 2 Fire Station unveiled the design for a new mural that will be painted by Eric Okdeh.
6 years ago
N.J. cultural institutions and state partner on discounts to residents on public benefits
The Newark International Film Festival, the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, and the popular Jersey Shore attraction Lucy the Elephant are among those participating.
6 years ago
Del. lawmakers approve money for Delaware yard waste site
Popular yard waste site will remain open for Delaware residents despite initial state plans to shut down the Newark area site.
6 years ago
Possible future uses for PES refinery call into question cleanup plans there
Current remediation being done by former owner Sunoco may no longer make sense if the potential purpose of the site changes, some experts say.
6 years ago
The great white shark ‘Miss May’ makes holiday week appearance close to N.J. coast
Miss May, a 10-foot, 800-pound sub-adult female white shark, pinged around 12 miles off Cape May, New Jersey early Tuesday evening.
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