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Philly’s July Fourth party will be fenced in this year, for a ‘more open’ experience
You’ll be able to get a beer and roam freely along the Parkway.
7 years ago
Young Olympic hopefuls tackle the Schuylkill with 2028 LA games in mind
Philly is hosting one of six Olympic development camps where young athletes are already preparing for the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles.
7 years ago
Listen 4:05Treatment plant malfunction forces ocean swimming ban in N.J. town
There's no ocean swimming allowed along a significant stretch of the Wildwood Crest beach after a malfunction at a wastewater treatment facility.
7 years ago
Border community remembers a father and daughter who drowned crossing the Rio Grande
Residents gathered at vigils in McAllen and Brownsville on Sunday evening to remember the lives of Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez and his 23-month-old daughter, Angie Valeria.
7 years ago
‘They must really hate teens’: Backlash grows against Mosquito devices in Philly parks
Councilmember Helen Gym is on a mission to get the “sonic weapons” taken down.
7 years ago
As shootings rise, celebrating life with ‘empowering’ water gun fight in Fairmount Park
About 100 people came out Sunday for a water gun fight in Fairmount Park, hosted by a group that hopes to redefine firearms as shootings rise in Philly.
7 years ago
PES refinery workers face difficult choices as layoffs loom
With the PES refinery expected to shut down later this month, the union representing 640 workers will begin bargaining for severance pay on Wednesday.
7 years ago
Severe Shore thunderstorms push boat ashore, force concert cancellation
The National Weather Service says the severe weather was "significant," reporting numerous instances of wind damage and hail measuring up to a quarter-size.
7 years ago
50 years of LGBTQ pride showcased in protests, parades
More than 2,000 people gathered Sunday morning outside the bar where patrons resisted a police raid in 1969.
7 years ago
Get to know some of North Central Philly’s ‘unsung heroes’
In the city, there are people who go above and beyond to better the day-to-day life of their neighbors. But often, they get little recognition.
7 years ago
Naomi Washington-Leapheart: Breaking LGBTQ faith barriers
A Chestnut Hill minister and LGBTQ rights activist is making waves here in the city and across the country.
7 years ago
The 2019 Billies were a ‘love letter to Philadelphia’
Congratulations to all the nominees — you made the inaugural Billy Penn Awards Gala a successful show.
7 years ago
From Catastrophe to Closure: A vision beyond fossil fuels
As the fireball raged over South Philadelphia last week, over one million residents in our region faced potentially life-threatening circumstances.
7 years ago
Are fireworks legal in Philadelphia? This could be the year
…but good luck finding a place to set them off.
7 years ago
Youth activists demand, but don’t get, debate devoted to climate change
Philadelphians with the Sunrise Movement protested in Washington for three days, seeking a Democratic debate focused on climate issues.
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