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Philadelphia

A survivor’s tale: Mike Africa Jr.’s ‘On a Move’ tells the story of the MOVE bombing

“It's Philadelphia history,” Africa Jr. said while discussing his new book at Temple University. “It's Black history. It’s revolutionary history. It's American history.”

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Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

‘Philly Special’ QB Nick Foles is officially retiring as an Eagle

The Super Bowl LII MVP and champion is calling an end to his 11-year NFL career at the Birds’ home opener on September 16.

1 year ago

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Business
Pennsylvania

Exton Starbucks baristas petition for union election

The filing in Exton is the first at a Starbucks in Chester County since workers at the coffee behemoth began organizing in 2021.

1 year ago

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Yordan Yordanov
Business
International
New Jersey

Exchange visitors have returned to work at the Jersey Shore at pre-pandemic levels

A staple of resort towns, exchange visitors are again working along the Jersey Shore, taking in American culture and sharing theirs.

1 year ago

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Business
Gender
Philadelphia

Philly apprentices get inside look at Bellwether District, meet ‘Girl Concrete’ CEO on the job

Tradeswomen apprentices visited a massive construction site in southwest Philly called The Bellwether District as a bit of inspiration about what’s possible for their futures.

1 year ago

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Indego bikes
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Indego brings back the single-ride pass in Philly

The single-trip option was cut in April 2018 over concerns about bike thefts, but public pressure encouraged its return.

1 year ago

Rosita Lamberti, director of restaurants for the Aldo Lamberti family of restaurants, holds a pizza inside Lamberti’s at 7th and Chestnut in Center City, Philadelphia
Economy
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

Philly’s Center City restaurants hope for a boost as remote work wanes

As commuters return to in-person work, here’s how local restaurants are working to adapt to what customers want now.

1 year ago

A portion of Philly's Graffiti Pier collapsed on Wednesday. (6abc)
Architecture & Design
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Portion of Philly’s Graffiti Pier collapses into Delaware River

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, the report came in around 6:25 a.m. that 10–20 feet of the pier collapsed into the water.

1 year ago

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Community Events
Philadelphia
Transportation

Transforming Philly public transit: Riders advocate for a streamlined service

In the last of three conversations, participants at WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks event discussed cleanliness and rider etiquette.

1 year ago

Daves billboard that be bought
Philadelphia
Sex & Relationships
Billy Penn

Meet the West Philly man who rented a billboard to find a date

Sick of swiping on the apps, Dave has put himself out there, near 34th and Wharton Street.

1 year ago

Frank Vanore
Crime
Philadelphia
Transportation

Philadelphia police warn vehicle owners of smashed window thefts

Police are posting signs in affected neighborhoods reminding drivers to not leave any valuables unattended.

1 year ago

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Bethlehem's Moravian Church settlement is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (@LVEDC/X)
History
International
Pennsylvania
Religion

Bethlehem’s Moravian Church settlement added to list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The 10-acre settlement joins Philadelphia’s Independence Hall and Stewart Township’s Fallingwater on the list.

1 year ago

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Animals
Pennsylvania
6abc

33 cats, 3 dogs rescued from deplorable conditions inside Bucks County hotel room

Images show the cats huddled together underneath the bed where they lived for months.

1 year ago

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History
Pennsylvania
Preservation

A stone discovered in a Bucks County cave brings the Doan Gang legend closer to the truth

A carved stone was recently discovered in a Bucks County cave. It is evidence of movements by a Bucks County band of Revolutionary outlaws.

1 year ago

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ackie Joyner-Kersee
Business
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee inspires Philly business leaders ahead of Paris Games

The women’s heptathlon world record holder and U.S. long jump great talked about overcoming adversity on and off the track.

1 year ago

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