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In scorching heat, thousands without power at the Jersey Shore late Sunday afternoon
Thousands are without power at the Jersey Shore late Sunday afternoon in the midst of extreme heat.
6 years ago
Notre Dame fire revives demand for skilled stone carvers in France
"With stone carving, we give life to an edifice and perpetuate history. We're also creating a link with the past and transmitting values that are important to conserve."
6 years ago
‘We are brave people’: Overbrook community won’t let gun violence define them
After a shooting at Baker Playground in Overbrook injured 7 people, the community organized a rally against gun violence exactly one week later.
6 years ago
Why two former Anthropologie buyers created a lingerie store that celebrates all women
Hidden Intimates operates under the mantra that “comfortable is sexy.”
6 years ago
A guide to keeping cool in Philly pools
Philadelphia’s 70+ indoor and outdoor public swimming pools represent our city at its best.
6 years ago
Kensington cheerleaders: ‘We have a record to uphold, and we’re not going to fail for anybody’
The team is a reigning district champion, having won back-to-back District XII championships in the Philadelphia Public League’s small division.
6 years ago
Should landlords be required to provide air conditioning?
As temperatures soar and Philly officials invite residents to cool off in air-conditioned city buildings, Maryland lawmakers want to mandate landlords provide AC at home.
6 years ago
Weekend heatwave may cool off gun violence in Philly
Recent crime data shows Philly sees more shootings when temperatures rise above 85 degrees. But excessive heat can have the opposite effect.
6 years ago
‘I wish I was there’ — Puerto Ricans in North Philly keeping a close eye on island protests
Critics have accused the Rosselló administration — which has been embroiled in scandal — of handling Hurricane Maria recovery poorly.
6 years ago
How a 10-year-old-boy helped Apollo 11 return to Earth
A half-century ago, America's dreams were realized in space. The power of U.S. innovation and spirit took the Apollo 11 crew to the moon and back.
6 years ago
Heat wave response: Philly’s quadrupling homeless outreach for Code Red
The “feels like” temp could hit 113 degrees.
6 years ago
Tiger Poets: ‘It’s about … being able to see what you have went through, and what you overcame’
The poetry team is a safe haven and home-away-from-home for both poets and coaches — it provides a creative outlet and space to work through adversities.
6 years ago
Officials: Troubled Shore bridge on track to reopen this summer
Officials are optimistic that the troubled Townsends Inlet bridge connecting Avalon and Sea Isle City could reopen this summer.
6 years ago
This Philly car collector beat Ralph Lauren and Sam Walton to be ranked No. 1 in the world
The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is more famous outside of Philly than in its hometown.
6 years ago
Al-Bustan camp immerses Philly kids in Arabic language, culture and science
At the Al-Bustan Camp, a cultural summer camp held at St. Peter's School in Society Hill, children are learning about the Arabic language, music, history and science.
6 years ago
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