Community
From parking lot to pickleball: Founder expects to open unique racket club in Philly this spring
The VIVA Padel & Pickleball Club will offer courts, social events and amenities that are the first of its kind in the city.
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The stickers, along with deputy training, are designed to help officers interact appropriately when approaching someone with autism.
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Independence Mall Park Rangers among federal jobs cut by Trump administration
Unions representing National Park employees also say the layoffs will make things even worse at parks that are already understaffed.
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Residents urged to evacuate area near huge blaze at SPS Technologies in Jenkintown
Air quality readings so far haven’t picked up any hazardous materials in the air.
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‘No kings on Presidents Day’ rings out from protests against Trump and Musk
Dubbed “No Kings on Presidents Day” by the 50501 Movement, the latest protests came less than two weeks after a similar nationwide event on Feb. 5.
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Meet the new CEO of a nonprofit that mentors young women to be ‘smart, strong and bold’ in Philly
The Girls Inc. chapter for the Philadelphia and South Jersey area has a new leader, with experience in arts and culture and plans to blend that into its mentorship program.
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Presidents Day in Philly: What’s open and what’s closed
It's a minor holiday, which leads to confusion over what’s open and closed. We can help.
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‘Build the trust’: Philly youth find, create community at Collective Climb
The organization recently opened its first permanent space in Center City.
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Listen 1:00Love in the air: Eagles fans propose amid Super Bowl victory celebrations on Valentine’s Day
Many took advantage of the Eagles’ victory parade landing on Valentine’s Day to pop the question.
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Listen 1:11Arrest made after 2 women injured in shooting during championship celebration in Philadelphia
While the location of the shooting is along the parade route, the parade had passed by that location about an hour beforehand.
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Will the Eagles visit the White House after Super Bowl win? They didn’t last time
Not only did President Trump attend the game to root for Kansas City, but Trump and the Philadelphia team share a tense past.
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A pipeline leak in the township tainted water in six wells. A preliminary federal investigation found it was undetected for at least 16 months.
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Listen 1:14Newark denies proposal to build baseball field in Delaware park after opposition
City Council voted against a proposed baseball field at Folk Memorial Park after strong community opposition and environmental concerns.
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Montgomery County’s children are stuck in a state of stagnation, report finds
A report from Children First reveals key factors for childhood success in Montgomery County have not improved over the past 10 years.
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Listen 1:10West Philly Tool Library lets you ‘test-drive’ a gas-less cooktop before taking the plunge
Induction stoves are healthier and more efficient than gas, but they can be pricey. This tool offers an affordable way to try them out.
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