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Philadelphia

Center City District’s new CEO wants to bring commuters back

The new leader of an influential Center City economic development organization is pushing for more companies to bring back commuters.

1 year ago

A view from above of chicken mandi, spicy labneh, falafel, and hummus at Fishtown's Jordanian Alamodak Restaurant & Hookah Bar.
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Billy Penn

Where to have iftar and sohour in Philadelphia this Ramadan

With several of the city’s restaurants setting up buffets and special menus, this month offers a chance to explore a range of North African and Asian cuisine.

1 year ago

Trinity Hunt, left, with her sister, Jewel Hunt, walking across a field
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University of Delaware junior named finalist in NPR’s College Podcast Challenge

Trinity Hunt’s podcast explores her relationship with her sister through letters and phone calls.

1 year ago

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A state-of-the-art indoor sports arena could be coming to Delaware

The state lacks a dedicated indoor track venue for championships, creating barriers for student-athletes and missed opportunities.

1 year ago

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One person applying a tourniquet to another's arm
Gun Violence
Health Care
New Jersey
Religion

As a precaution, New Jersey officials are handing out thousands of bleeding control kits to houses of worship

They encourage all worshipers to understand how to stop the bleeding if someone is shot or stabbed.

1 year ago

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New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (26) warms up before playing against the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Philadelphia
Sports

NFL is reviewing whether Eagles violated tampering policies in Saquon Barkley deal

Penn State coach James Franklin told a reporter that Eagles general manager Howie Roseman spoke to Barkley during the legal tampering window.

1 year ago

File photo: Former Pittsburgh Penguins player Jaromir Jagr stands at center ice and waves to fans after skating during warm ups after having a banner with his retired uniform number raised to the rafters of PPG Paints arena before an NHL hockey game between the Los Angeles Kings and the Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024.
Crime
Pennsylvania
Sports

Jaromir Jagr bobbleheads stolen en route to Pittsburgh. Giveaway postponed

The team says it is “shocked” by the theft and is working with state and federal authorities in hopes of recovering the items.

1 year ago

Villanova battles La Salle at the Palestra in 2016.
Higher Education
History
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

The best games Philly’s ‘Cathedral of College Basketball’ has ever seen

As March Madness approaches, a look back at the Palestra’s place in basketball history.

1 year ago

Pitcher Zack Wheeler agreed to a three-year, $126 million contract extension that begins in 2025.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

It’s getting to be crunch time in Clearwater

With opening day just around the corner, the Phils look to kick spring training into high gear.

1 year ago

A memorial dedicated to the victims of last week's mass shooting in Kansas City.
Criminal Justice
Gun Violence
National
Sports

3 men face firearms charges after Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting, authorities say

Court documents that were part of the complaint said 12 people brandished firearms and at least six people fired weapons at the rally.

1 year ago

A utility crew member works the lines against a cotton candy sky
Energy
Environment
Government
Infrastructure
New Jersey

New Jersey winter termination program ends for the season Friday

A seasonal program that prevents utility shutoffs in New Jersey ends on Friday.

1 year ago

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Temple senior Rose Cohen plans to visit nearly 300 SEPTA stations.
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

Meet the transit-savvy student on a mission to visit every SEPTA station

Rose Cohen will rank each station, snap pictures and even pick up trash to make each stop better than she found it.

1 year ago

New England Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parke
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles agree on a 1-year deal with wide receiver DeVante Parker

Parker will join an all-star cast on offense in Philadelphia that features new running back Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown, DeVonta Smith and Dallas Goedert.

1 year ago

Maya van Rossum yelling from the crowd at the meeting
Energy
Environment
Philadelphia

Cheers and jeers: Environmentalists clash with Gov. Shapiro at hydrogen energy meeting in Northeast Philly

The Delaware Riverkeeper Network and other groups objected to the fact that the public meeting was being held at the steamfitters union hall.

1 year ago

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Hundreds marched through Center City in Philadelphia to protest U.S. involvement in the Israel-Hamas war on March 9, 2024.
International
Military
Philadelphia
Protests
Billy Penn

Hundreds march through Center City to demand cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

In the shadow of International Women’s Day, speakers at the rally highlighted the plight of Palestinian mothers.

1 year ago

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