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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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New Jersey
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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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Pennsylvania
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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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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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Delaware
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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Philadelphia
Sculpture
Billy Penn

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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Business
Infrastructure
Neighborhoods
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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History
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Philadelphia
Protests

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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Community Events
Philadelphia
Sports

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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NPR
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.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia

5 key takeaways on civic dialogue and journalism from WHYY News summit

The conference boasted a full roster of local journalism experts who shared their thoughts on cultivating civic dialogue with audiences.

1 year ago

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International
Military

A senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in ‘full-blown famine’

Cindy McCain said a cease-fire and a greatly increased flow of aid through land and sea routes was essential to confronting the growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

1 year ago

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Community Events
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Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Philly Girls Jump celebrate ‘Double Dutch Day’ with an Awbury Park bash Saturday

Philadelphia City Council declared every first Saturday in May a day to commemorate the recreational skipping activity.

1 year ago

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Employment
Health Care
Philadelphia
Protests

The ‘backbone of the hospital’: Penn Medicine residents are rallying for higher salaries, better working conditions

"World-class health care institutions have to pay world-class wages and offer their workers respect,” said one Philly City Council member.

1 year ago

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