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Camden Puerto Rican parade passes tradition to a new generation
Camden's San Juan Bautista Parade and Festival continues its annual tradition on the waterfront.
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This week: The latest in the battle over the Millionaire's Tax in New Jersey, what were conditions at the oil refinery that exploded Friday, Philadelphia's violent weekend.
Air Date: June 24, 2019 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Two Philly-area stars will play for Atlanta Hawks
De’Andre Hunter and Cameron Reddish competed against each other in high school and college. Now, they’ll suit up for the same pro squad.
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Should I stay? In wake of refinery explosion, neighbors reconsider living so close to a hazard
Neighbors say that, even before the fire, the refinery’s foul smells and smog made the air impossible to breathe on hot summer days.
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Philly pools are open for summer — with many offerings for kids
Parks and Recreation Commissioner Kathryn Ott Lovell talks about the important role public pools play in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.
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Listen 4:38Another small plane crashes in Cape May County
Cape May County officials say the Cessna 140 was trying to land on Runway 24 at the Ocean City Municipal Airport before 10 a.m. Sunday.
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South Philly refinery fire extinguished; city continues to monitor air quality
A massive explosion rocked the oil refinery in South Philadelphia early Friday morning, city officials confirmed.
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New Wildwood roller coaster set to debut in time for Fourth of July
The family-friendly Runaway Tram — a nod to Wildwood's famous tram cars that have operated along the two-mile boardwalk for 71 years — will start running on July 2.
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For those missing Puerto Rico, a song about dreaming of home
Within the canon of popular Puerto Rican music, there is no shortage of songs about the nostalgia for the island itself.
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West Philadelphia welcomes Juneteenth parade and festival with open arms
Hosting this year’s festival in their neighborhood, rather than Center City, was a point of pride and positivity, spectators and vendors said.
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Small fire still burning at Philadelphia oil refinery
Philadelphia Energy Solutions said Saturday that workers are trying to isolate the remaining line, but access is limited.
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The Billy Penn Awards Gala will honor these awesome Philadelphians
The Billy Penn Awards Gala will showcase local movers and shakers and creators and instigators who are having an impact on Philadelphia.
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Ever plugged a USB in wrong? Of course you have. Here’s why.
Some call it the USB paradox, the seemingly impossible process of making a 50-50 guess wrong twice.
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Feds to investigate refinery explosion; local health officials remain cautious
A series of explosions that produced a giant fireball at the refinery early Friday led to plumes of black smoke and noxious odors that spread across the region.
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Offshore wind turbines are coming to the Jersey Shore
The ‘historic’ approval by regulators clears the way for a 1,100-megawatt wind project about 15 miles off Atlantic City, enough power for 500,000 homes.
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