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After city clears out Kensington encampment, reactions are deeply split
Is this the start of a transformation, or just one more of the many cleanups the neighborhood has seen over the years?
1 year ago
The Philadelphia Phoenix asked the internet to name its new mascot, and you can guess what happened
Birdy McBirdface joins the likes of Swoop, Gritty and the Phanatic in Philly’s sports mascot pantheon.
1 year ago
Students and civil rights groups blast police response to campus protests
Students and faculty, alumni, civil rights groups and some politicians allege that universities endangered public safety by calling in police in response to the protesters.
1 year ago
The United Way of Bucks County launched LIFT to help residents who are employed yet financially vulnerable.
1 year ago
Listen 1:38Pottstown officials demand answers after rumors spread over Philadelphia homeless encampments
Philadelphia is planning to shut down areas around Kensington and Allegheny avenues on Wednesday.
1 year ago
Listen 1:12What we can learn from Rutgers and 3 other schools that have reached agreements with Gaza protesters
Administrations at several schools have reached agreements with student protesters, pledging to take certain steps in exchange for the dismantling of encampments.
1 year ago
Deadline for Pennsylvanians to get REAL ID is 1 year away. Here’s what you need to know
People will need a REAL ID to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building that requires identification.
1 year ago
More large trees cut down at South Philly’s FDR Park
Forty-eight “heritage” trees have been cut down in the park’s former golf course to make way for athletic fields and courts.
1 year ago
Delaware’s 14,000 immigrants eligible for naturalization face complex path to citizenship
Of the state’s 100,000 immigrants, only 14,000 are eligible for naturalization. Here’s a look at some of the complex legal hurdles.
1 year ago
Listen 1:27The Rocky Statue is set for maintenance between rounds of sparring with Philly’s elements
Visitors trying to get a photo of Sylvester Stallone’s iconic fictional Philly world champion will also see conservators cleaning it.
1 year ago
Africatown’s new $23M center is one step closer to reality in Southwest Philly
The African Center will span 37,000 square feet. Plans include a community center, restaurant, health clinic, day care and office space.
1 year ago
Listen 1:00She survived the 1970 Kent State shooting. Here’s her message to student activists
Roseann "Chic" Canfora was among the May 4, 1970 protesters fired at by the Ohio National Guard. Nine were injured and four were killed — including her brother.
1 year ago
Beached whale found on Delaware shore near Indian River Inlet Bridge
A representative of the Marine Education, Research and Rehabilitation Institute said the 50-foot-long whale is likely close to dying.
1 year ago
Tens of thousands of people race through Philadelphia for the Broad Street Run
Kevin McDonnell finished first overall with a time of 47:33.
1 year ago
Driver dies after crashing into White House perimeter gate, Secret Service says
The fatal collision is being investigated "only as a traffic crash" and there was no threat to the president's residence, law enforcement authorities said.
1 year ago