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History
Philadelphia

Researcher Ed Snyder to discuss Philadelphia’s abandoned graves at Athenaeum Speaker Series

In his second talk at the Athenaeum, Snyder will cover recently discovered burial grounds and what happened after they were unearthed.

1 month ago

NPR editor-in-chief Edith Chapin poses for a headshot
NPR
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National

NPR news chief announces she’s leaving days after Congress kills federal funding

NPR newsroom chief Edith Chapin says she's leaving the network. She made the announcement just days after Congress voted to strip public broadcasting of all federal funding.

1 month ago

A dog and a cat lay on a bed
Animals
Philadelphia

Philly shelter hopes animal lovers will ‘paw it forward’ to help pet owners feed and home dogs and cats

The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society is raising money to give owners food and vet care to keep pets at home instead of in a shelter.

1 month ago

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Completion of the Independence Hall build
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Block by block: Gamers recreate Independence Hall in Minecraft

A global team of builders finished a digital replica of Philadelphia’s historic site in just two months, unveiling it with a virtual fireworks show on July Fourth last month.

1 month ago

Tonka in an open field
Animals
Delaware
Policing

Tonka, ‘beloved’ champion Delaware police horse who later served riders with disabilities, dies at 28

The former plow horse was with New Castle County police for 14 years, then served in Carousel Park’s riding lesson program.

1 month ago

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Nickie Friel's Labubu was dressed to impress
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

What is a Labubu? Inside the latest collectible craze in Philly

Spurred by K-pop stars and viral fashion posts, the rabbit-eared dolls known as Labubus have become this summer’s must-have collectible. But should you buy in?

1 month ago

Union members and supporters marched around City Hall
Employment
Philadelphia

Philly trash collectors, other blue-collar union workers vote in favor of new contract with city

AFSCME District Council 33 called for its members to approve the contract that was far below what it sought during the eight-day strike.

1 month ago

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The Senior Companion Program's Joseph Dennis walks with James Henry
Aging
Health Care
Philadelphia

Philadelphia senior companions help aging adults combat loneliness with friendship and support

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s Senior Companion Program pairs older adults with seniors who are aging in place.

1 month ago

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Willingboro Public Library
Neighborhoods
New Jersey

Willingboro residents worry proposed library relocation could shrink services

Residents are concerned the library will move from its longtime location to a smaller space. The mayor says there are no plans to relocate the community hub.

1 month ago

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Kensington’s Peace Park
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Sculpture

Kensington’s Peace Park opens with new Mural Arts sculpture made from disassembled firearms

The park’s centerpiece is its Gun Violence Memorial Sculpture featuring disassembled weapons collected during gun buyback events in 2024.

1 month ago

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The Lancaster Airport Authority building
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
Transportation
6abc

Pilot killed after small plane crashes near Lancaster Airport

The Federal Aviation Administration said the plane crashed in a field moments after taking off from the Lancaster County airport.

1 month ago

A boy wearing headphones watches his video game intently
Media
Pennsylvania
Sports

Esports are taking off. YMCAs in Philadelphia’s suburbs want to join in on the fun

The Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center in West Chester is hoping to win over young gamers and their parents with an esports lab that uses human proctors and AI monitoring.

1 month ago

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Nick Castellanos look-alike competition winner Michael Penna poses with his wife Nicole and 10-year-old twin daughters, Ariana and Mikayla. (Nick Kariuki/Billy Penn)
Billy Penn
Philadelphia
Sports

‘Nasty Casty’ look-alikes show up — shirts unbuttoned, flashing their chains — for contest

The Fringe Bar field included a 9-year old, though his 5 o’clock shadow was perhaps drawn on.

1 month ago

food bank volunteers
Aging
Home & Family
New Jersey

Burlington County, N.J. teams up with 2 nonprofits to expand food delivery to older residents

Officials say the new partnership with local nonprofits will look to address federal funding cuts for food assistance programs passed in the “big, beautiful bill.”

1 month ago

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Activists groups protest in Philly
Immigration
Philadelphia
Protests
Billy Penn

Activists rally in Philadelphia following ICE arrest outside courthouse

1 month ago

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