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Father of the bride and teen who tried to save friend among 5 killed in Philly mass shooting
Monday's mass shooting in Kingessing was the deadliest in a rash of U.S. shootings that occurred around the July Fourth holiday.
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Icarus Cup brings a festival of soccer fashion and culture to Philly this weekend
This year, 80 teams will be competing in the Icarus Cup alongside live music, food, and drinks at Drexel University.
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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, District Attorney Larry Krasner, and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw expressed outrage and disgust about the tragedy.
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Photos: Parade performers, spectators bid America ‘happy birthday’ in Philadelphia on Fourth of July
Philadelphia is called the Cradle of Liberty — and invites everyone to experience its history on Independence Day.
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Glenside, which lies within Cheltenham and Abington townships in Montgomery County, has dubbed itself as the “July Fourth capital of the East and beyond.”
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Cyclists end 700-mile commemorative journey at Independence Mall
Cyclists from the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance ended the 700-mile trek in Philadelphia on Monday.
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Chester County launches program to transport people to court appointments, recovery services
Chester County identified transportation as a major barrier to community members getting to problem-solving court appointments and recovery services.
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Names released of 5 people killed in Philadelphia mass shooting; sources ID suspect
The people killed range in age from 15 to 59. Two children were shot and wounded.
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Carpenters’ Hall is now open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free.
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‘Yon Teens’ say goodbye to Memories in Margate, and remember former owner Jerry Blavat
The Jersey Shore institution for more than a half-century seems doomed to the wrecking ball after the death of its owner Jerry Blavat.
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‘Put the guns down’: Philly officials warn against using gunfire to celebrate Fourth of July
Last year, two police officers were grazed by bullets apparently fired into the air after the annual Fourth of July concert on the Parkway.
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The wait for U.S. passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans
A much-feared backup of U.S passport applications has smashed into a wall of government bureaucracy as worldwide travel rebounds toward record pre-pandemic levels.
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Climate change keeps making wildfires and smoke worse. Scientists call it the ‘new abnormal’
As smoky as the summer has been so far, scientists say it will likely be worse in future years because of climate change.
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Drag queens are out, proud and loud in a string of coal towns, from a bingo hall to blue-collar bars
In red communities across America, lawmakers are pushing to restrict drag performances and, in some cases, broader trans and gay rights.
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Thomas Paine Plaza’s makeover is a big blow to the local skateboarding community, skaters say.
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