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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?

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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.

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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.

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‘No room for emergencies’: A Bucks County program helps people who earn too much for assistance but lack emergency savings

The United Way of Bucks County launched LIFT to help residents who are employed yet financially vulnerable.

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Homelessness
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Pottstown officials demand answers after rumors spread over Philadelphia homeless encampments

Philadelphia is planning to shut down areas around Kensington and Allegheny avenues on Wednesday.

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What 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

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Government
Pennsylvania
6abc

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

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Environment
Philadelphia
Protests
Public Spaces

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

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Immigration

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

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The 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

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Philadelphia

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

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Philadelphia
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She 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

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Animals
Delaware
6abc

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

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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

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National

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.

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