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Princeton professor highlights protest investigation as university celebrates her award

Dr. Ruha Benjamin said Princeton University excluded her statements referencing an investigation into a protest last spring from an article about her MacArthur fellowship.

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Recreation Commissioner Sue Slawson
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Work begins on Logan neighborhood playground project after costs doubled since COVID

The project is part of the Rebuild program, which uses sugary drink tax money to help education and recreation projects.

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Philly’s World Cup organizers running a competition to design the city’s 2026 World Cup poster

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Port strikes extend a new era of American labor activism

Unionized dockworkers are the most recent group of U.S. workers to back their demands for better contracts by walking off the job.

12 months ago

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Philadelphia

Dockworkers go on strike in Philadelphia, 35 other ports

Local ILA president Boise Butler said workers want a fair contract that doesn’t allow automation of their jobs.

12 months ago

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Pennsylvania
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What’s a mall without teenage evening hangouts? The Willow Grove Park Mall will soon find out

Starting Oct. 1, unaccompanied teenagers will not be allowed in the Willow Grove Park Mall after certain hours without a parent or guardian.

12 months ago

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Pete Rose sits in the Washington Wild Things dugout before  a Frontier League baseball game against the Lake Erie Crushers in Washington, Pa, Tuesday, June 30, 2015. Rose coach each baseline for a half inning for the Wild Things after which fans could pay for an autograph and to have their picture take with him. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader, has died at age 83

The longtime Cincinnati Red and career hits leader, Rose, tarnished his legacy and Hall of Fame hopes by gambling on the game he once defined.

12 months ago

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Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

The Philadelphia Eagles celebrate strides in gun violence prevention during community partner summit

Philly city leaders report a 40% drop in homicides with a gun. Advocates say, “It is not by accident.”

12 months ago

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Dikembe Mutombo
Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Tributes pour in following news of Dikembe Mutombo’s death

He was the backbone of the last Sixers team to reach the NBA Finals and a great humanitarian.

12 months ago

Dikembe Mutombo laughing
Philadelphia
Sports

Dikembe Mutombo, former Sixer and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

Mutombo's family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. The NBA said he died surrounded by his family.

12 months ago

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Philadelphia
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Family of CHOP doctor killed while riding bike in Center City places memorial in her honor

Family members and friends of Dr. Barbara Friedes, who was struck and killed in July while cycling near Rittenhouse Square, hosted a memorial bike ride Saturday in her honor.

12 months ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia
Sports

Joel Embiid honors his late brother at a Philly block party

The seven-time All-Star hosted the “In Memory of Arthur” block party to honor the life of his brother in a Friday night event for Philadelphia Youth Basketball.

12 months ago

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Health Care
Immigration
Pennsylvania
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‘A game changer’: AFAHO’s new health center will serve uninsured, underinsured residents in Delco

The clinic will serve non- and under-insured residents, with a specific focus on African and Caribbean immigrants.

12 months ago

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Delaware
Food & Drink

Black Mothers in Power launches community fridge to tackle Wilmington food insecurity

The fridge aims to help residents facing food insecurity, an urgent need in some spots in Wilmington.

12 months ago

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Community Events
Higher Education

Nearly 100 Philly students join Kappa Alpha Psi mentorship program

Kappa Alpha Psi's graduate chapter welcomed students and families to Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School into the Kappa League program.

12 months ago

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