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Half of Philadelphia households struggle to make ends meet
A new report from the United Way found that nearly two million households in Pennsylvania have a hard time paying for basic necessities like housing and food.
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30 Philly parks contain sonic devices that target teenagers with terrible sounds
Intended to prevent loitering and vandalism, “The Mosquito" has been banned in several cities around the globe.
6 years ago
Listen 3:29‘Things need to change:’ Shooting at Philly grad party one of 19 incidents in two days
After 19 shooting incidents rocked Philadelphia over the span of two days, activists and residents say police can’t curb gun violence alone.
6 years ago
Billy Penn Awards: Brought to you by cheesesteaks, hoagies, innovators and makers
The Billies are a festive fundraiser for local news.
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50 years after Stonewall, LGBT rights are a work in progress
From the perspective of veteran activists, the progress has been astounding.
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Property company gives Philly homeless free apartments for a year
Hope & Door is a partnership between Berger Rental and One Step Away.
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Art All Night attendees hope successful return will bring crowds back to Trenton next year
Hundreds flocked to Trenton’s annual celebration of local art and music, though longtime attendees said turnout seemed lower after last year’s shooting.
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U.S. continues dominance in Women’s World Cup with 3-0 win over Chile
They won before a sell-out crowd in Paris on Sunday. It was a gem of a game for the team, which controlled play from the beginning with crisp and precise passes.
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Coast Guard rescues sick man from cruise ship en route to N.J.
The U.S. Coast Guard came to the rescue of a 55-year-old Canadian man who fell ill on a cruise ship en route to New Jersey Friday morning.
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Free ice cream! Power outage at Rittenhouse Market leads to sweet sidewalk giveaway
“Why not fill up people’s freezers instead?”
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Severe thunderstorms possible Sunday at the Shore
Severe thunderstorms are possible at the Jersey Shore on Sunday, forecasters say.
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United States face Chile with chance to advance in World Cup
The United States gets back on the field at the Women's World Cup on Sunday, just as the uproar following its opening 13-0 win is quieting down.
6 years ago
Census says more than 60% of US men are fathers
The data in the report come from 2014 when the bureau for the first time asked both men and women about their fertility histories.
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‘He’s in our soul’: Sisters remember their dad’s legacy on Father’s Day
At StoryCorps, Estela and Candi Reyes recount how a simple act of devotion helped them say goodbye to their beloved father. "Papito era lo máximo," Estela said.
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