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Gritty has been officially welcomed to Philadelphia
Gritty is an icon for our troubled times.
7 years ago
European Parliament approves ban on some single-use plastics, reduction on others
The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to enact a complete ban on plastic drinking straws and disposable cutlery.
7 years ago
This innovative intake system model aims to shorten wait times for social services
Centralized intake systems hinge on collaboration between providers.
7 years ago
Ben Franklin Parkway celebrates its 100th birthday with its own street party
Philadelphia's iconic thoroughfare marks its 100th anniversary with cake, favors, and music.
7 years ago
Listen 2:18Goodwill workers in N.J. find original 1774 ‘rebel’ newspaper
There are three other existing copies of the same weekly edition of the Pennsylvania Journal, all housed in university collections.
7 years ago
NWS: Tidal flooding might force closure of some Shore roadways
Coastal flooding will be an issue at the Jersey Shore on Saturday, forecasters say.
7 years ago
Living in Philly without English
Guests: Orlando Almonte, Nelson Flores, Alicia Fernandez The United States doesn’t have an official language, ...
Air Date: October 25, 2018 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Windswept rain to begin the weekend at the Shore
A rainstorm will impact the Jersey Shore during the first half of the weekend, forecasters say.
7 years ago
Two packages addressed to Biden intercepted in Delaware
None of the bombs have detonated and no one has been hurt.
7 years ago
Haunted attractions, vampires, jazz and marching bands this week
The spookiest week of the year is upon us! Get in the Halloween spirit with one of these events.
7 years ago
Listen 3:35Crude pipe bombs sent to Obama, Clintons, CNN; no injuries
All the confirmed bombs appeared to come from the same person or persons.
7 years ago
Challenges facing rural America deeply rooted in economic and social distress, researchers say
Nearly three and a half million Pennsylvanians live in rural parts of the state and face challenges different than those in urban areas.
7 years ago
A rainy 2018 yielded soggy fall harvest, Philly growers say
2018 has been one of the wettest years on record for Philadelphia.
7 years ago
Pilot, 85, killed in Shore airport crash
Authorities say a plane crashed at a Jersey Shore airport, killing one person.
7 years ago
Hundreds rally to support trans people in Philly
Hundreds of people turned out for a “Rally for Trans Existence and Resistance” in Philadelphia’s Love Park on Tuesday.
7 years ago