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40,000 Eagles fans flock to the Linc for the team’s only open practice
The Eagles used to have as many as 18 open practices — the higher end of open practices in the NFL — back when the team trained at Lehigh University.
6 years ago
Police: Shooter killed 9 in Ohio, including his sister
Nine people in Ohio have been killed in the second mass shooting in the U.S. in less than 24 hours, and the suspected shooter is also deceased, police said.
6 years ago
20 people killed in El Paso shooting; 21-year-old suspect in custody
Police spokesman Enrique Carrillo said, "At one point, we had three people detained, but now there's just one male suspect in custody."
6 years ago
Philly Free Streets: 32 photos from the car-free party on North Broad
There were board games, beach chairs and a *lot* of different wheels.
6 years ago
In its second year on North Broad, Philly Free Streets boosts historic North Philly institutions
For some African-American cultural institutions based on North Broad Street, programs like Philly Free Streets give them a chance to elevate their work.
6 years ago
Ocean City deploys raptors over beach, boardwalk to scare away ‘very aggressive’ seagulls
Beginning Saturday, falcons, hawks, and owls will fly over the Ocean City beach and boardwalk from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. daily in an effort to scare away seagulls.
6 years ago
Resignation of Puerto Rico’s governor prompts celebration in North Philly
Dozens of Philadelphia Puertorriqueños sang, danced, and gave speeches celebrating the resignation of Puerto Rico’s scandal-entangled governor.
6 years ago
Sources identify 2 officers fired over offensive Facebook posts
Independent sources with knowledge of the situation have confirmed the identities of two of the Philadelphia police officers who are being fired.
6 years ago
Fecal bacteria leads to another swimming ban at Barnegat Bay beach
For the second time in a week, swimming is temporarily prohibited at a Long Beach Island bay beach due an unacceptable level of fecal bacteria.
6 years ago
WHYY board game extravaganza at Philly Free Streets
We’re partnering with Thirsty Dice for the car-free party on North Broad.
6 years ago
Community media makers in Philly feel ‘rug pulled out’ with proposed FCC rule change
PhillyCAM, which runs the city’s public access channels, celebrates its 10th anniversary this fall, but a proposed federal rule change threatens its funding.
6 years ago
Listen 4:17Art exhibits, a celebration of National Peach Month, the Women’s Theater Festival and the BlackStar Film Festival are among the things to do this weekend.
6 years ago
Listen 5:32Are blue lights a solution to Philly’s opioid epidemic?
Blue lights have been popping up around Philadelphia, even in some Starbucks bathrooms. Are the lights a solution to the opioid crisis or are they making it more dangerous?
Air Date: August 1, 2019
Listen 12:16‘It looks like me:’ New South Philly statue meant to inspire young women and girls
Philly commissioned ‘MVP’ as part of a public art program, and it’s the city’s first statue of an individual African-American girl.
6 years ago
Western Pa. residents, workers air their responses to U.S. Steel settlement
In June, the county health department announced the draft agreement to resolve multiple air pollution violations at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Plant over the past two years.
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