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Gun Violence
Music
Philadelphia

Philly group remembers gun violence victims through music

Hearing Philadelphia engages with families impacted by gun violence by offering music to help with healing.

1 year ago

A panel discussion
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Media
Philadelphia

2-day summit at WHYY highlights vitality of civic dialogue in local newsrooms

Journalists joined community members to focus on the importance of stronger connections between local newsrooms and communities.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Philadelphia Surge brings new challenges, same drive to 3rd season

The city’s women and gender-expansive ultimate frisbee team plays in Indianapolis on Saturday, then hosts the New York Gridlock in Philly on April 12.

1 year ago

The S.S. United States
Environment
Outdoors

The SS United States, a former South Philly staple now by Florida’s coast, will soon be the world’s largest artificial reef

The SS United States is set to join Okaloosa County’s more than 500 artificial reefs, which include a dozen smaller ship wrecks.

1 year ago

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Business
Pennsylvania
Sports

Demand for viral ‘torpedo’ baseball bats has sent a King of Prussia factory into overdrive

Victus has over 300 employees and 60 alone inside their King of Prussia headquarters.

1 year ago

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Studio 2
Pennsylvania
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Studio 2 Extra: “Audrey’s Children” celebrates life of CHOP’s Dr. Audrey Evans

The new movie tells the story of a groundbreaking doctor in pediatric oncology. Writer and producer Julia Fisher Farbman sat down with Studio 2 co-host Cherri Gregg.

Air Date: April 4, 2025 12:00 pm

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Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Transportation
Billy Penn

PATCO commuters experience the new Franklin Square stop for the first time

Riders are all aboard for the station’s open feel and time-saving location. Plus, it “doesn’t smell like pee.”

1 year ago

Crews work on I-95, where a section of highway collapsed from a tanker fire.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation
Travel
6abc

NTSB releases final report on deadly I-95 collapse in Philadelphia

The 24-page report cites multiple factors for a fiery truck crash, which resulted in the highway collapsing back on June 11, 2023.

1 year ago

Police officers inspect an Amtrak train after a crash left at least one person dead
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation
6abc

Father, 2 sons identified after being struck, killed by Amtrak train in Bucks County

Bucks County coroner said on Friday they are 56-year-old Christopher Cramp, 31-year-old David Cramp and 24-year-old Thomas Cramp.

1 year ago

Mommy the tortoise
Animals
Philadelphia
Preservation

Philadelphia Zoo welcomes 4 critically endangered Galapagos tortoises with more hatchlings possibly on the way

Mommy, the zoo’s longest resident, is the oldest-known first-time mom of her species in the world.

1 year ago

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Government
Outdoors
Pennsylvania

Delco Woods set to get a loop trail, formal BMX arrangements and pavilion

Due to fiscal issues, Delaware County is taking a long-term approach to resurrect the former Don Guanella property as its largest public park.

1 year ago

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Anthony Phillips addressing a room full of people
Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

East Mount Airy residents raise safety concerns after Charles M. Finley Recreation Center triple shooting

Councilmember Anthony Phillips and city leaders are looking for solutions after a triple shooting at the Charles M. Finley Recreation Center.

1 year ago

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Cherelle Parker and Kevin Bethel speak
Community Events
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philly leaders highlight free and low-cost summer kids programs, say more pool staff needed

The city and school district offer hundreds of summer programs meant to keep Philly students out of trouble and entertained during the summer months.

1 year ago

Free Library of Philadelphia Parkway Central Branch, 1901 Vine St.
Community Events
Employment
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Free Library of Philadelphia wants to help federal workers hit by DOGE cuts

The Federal Employee Transition Workshop will provide career tips and résumé help to laid-off workers and those facing potential job loss.

1 year ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner takes part in a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, March 11, 2024.
Crime
Environment
Philadelphia

Philly district attorney’s office launches clean and green unit to tackle ‘short dumping’ and other quality of life crimes

The new unit will use high-tech surveillance to target people who dump trash on city streets and commit other quality-of-life crimes.

1 year ago

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