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SEPTA tests bullet-resistant glass enclosures aimed at protecting Philly bus drivers
SEPTA said it initially will run eight buses with the compartments to see what, if any, adjustments are needed and to get driver feedback.
1 year ago
Black Visioning Group looks ahead to year 5 supporting Black queer and trans communities
The Black Visioning Group is chasing the dream, literally, into its fifth year.
1 year ago
Apple shareholders reject proposal to scrap company’s diversity programs
The shareholder vote came a month after the same group presented a similar proposal during Costco's annual meeting, only to have it overwhelmingly rejected.
1 year ago
9 months after Kensington cleanup, Philly officials offer progress report
Since last May, there’s been a 57% reduction in shootings in Kensington, and police have seized 24,000 grams of fentanyl, according to city officials.
1 year ago
Packers propose banning the tush push used so successfully by the Eagles
Philadelphia often uses the play, in which two teammates push quarterback Jalen Hurts forward to help him gain yardage. NFL owners could vote on the proposal next month.
1 year ago
East Passyunk Restaurant Week is here … and so are the deals
Organizers emphasize value at the event, which runs through March 7.
1 year ago
SPS Technologies faces class-action lawsuit following Jenkintown fire
The four-alarm fire at the aerospace product manufacturing facility triggered school closures, shelter-in-place orders and voluntary evacuations.
1 year ago
Listen 0:54‘It feels like something important to us died’: More UArts staff reflect on its closure
We talked to more staff about how things ended and how they are (still) transitioning — 8 months later.
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The house was badly damaged by a fire two years ago. The restoration work to turn it into a museum is expected to be completed by 2026.
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Listen 1:03Marian Anderson’s legacy celebrated during rededication ceremony at Tindley Temple
Tindley Temple United Methodist Church held a special service Sunday to honor the civil rights pioneer and opera singer.
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Listen 1:30The Gather Food Hall and Bar will open on the ground floor of the Bulletin Building, the historic former home of the Philadelphia Bulletin newspaper.
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Since 2017, the small business has expanded as a hub for Black culture and community.
1 year ago
Multiple people rescued, several injured after apartment building fire in Bridgeport, Montco
Initial reports are that one unit was involved, causing smoke to fill the building and forcing everyone to evacuate.
1 year ago
Fears heightened as ICE detains several people in Chester County
Video from the Facebook group ¿Qué Pasa, Kennett Square? shows federal agents outside of a tire shop on Baltimore Pike taking people away in handcuffs.
1 year ago
Project Unloaded's report, Triggering, outlines strategies to improve mental health, prevent suicides, and enhance community safety concerning gun issues.
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