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Fernando Ramirez, Yulia Kozyrkova, and Christy McCaffrey, speak on a panel to the Philadelphia community on Wednesday, December 7 for the premiere of ‘Beyond the Statistics.’
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Facing dual realities, Philadelphia’s Ukrainian community two years into war

As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters its third year, Philadelphia continues to be a hub for displaced Ukrainians.

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The history of Philly’s once-segregated Engine 11: “A monument to their service.”

Now owned by Waters Memorial AME Church, Rev. Stephanie Atkins hopes the old firehouse can once again bring the community together.

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1 dead, 5 injured in shooting at a New York City subway station. Shooter is at large

The Fire Department describes four of the injuries as serious.

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It’s all in the family at Cilantro Mediterranean Cuisine

Traditional Egyptian flavors with a twist for American palates get top billing on S. 4th St.

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Patrick Mahomes rallies Kansas City to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime

With pop star Taylor Swift watching boyfriend Kelce from a suite, Kansas City captured their third Super Bowl title in five years and established themselves as a dynasty.

1 year ago

File photo: Tommy Paul of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.
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Voorhees Township-native Tommy Paul wins 2nd career ATP title with victory at Dallas Open

It was the fourth ATP final for the 15th-ranked Paul, whose previous title came in 2021 in Stockholm.

1 year ago

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From a bloody past to a troubled present, Delaware’s Guatemalans seek a brighter future with new President Bernardo Arévalo

Guatemalans in Newark and Georgetown are hopeful for positive change back home with the election of a new leader.

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Power is Rising in Philly as hundreds of Black women tackle issues at conference

The conference provides an opportunity to discuss and find solutions for the issues Black women face, and to empower and inspire the next generation of leaders.

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All 6 bodies recovered from charred East Lansdowne home

The Delaware County Office of the Medical Examiner is working to identify bodies of the six family members following a shooting and house fire at a East Lansdowne home.

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Sheila Johnson
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‘We make it work’: Philly grandparents, advocates push for better programs and policies to help grandparent caregivers

More than 14,000 grandparents are raising their grandchildren in Philly. They face hidden challenges, such as legal guidelines and financial support.

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76ers trade Morris Sr., Korkmaz and 2nd-round draft picks to Pacers for Hield, AP source says

Sixers president Daryl Morey made the move hours ahead of the NBA trade deadline with the Sixers tumbling down the East standings without injured All-Star Joel Embiid.

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‘Demolition by neglect’: How a taxpayer-funded quest to restore Wilmington’s Gibraltar mansion has failed for a quarter-century

A host of ambitious proposals have gone nowhere while Gibraltar deteriorated into a YouTube “haunted house.” Now the city has bought it. The mayor lives next door.

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Power Rising, a national summit dedicated to empowering Black women, comes to Philly

The summit is by Black women for Black women. This year’s agenda covers various topics, such as affirmative action, healthcare and more.

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Search expected at Lansdowne home after fire, shootout leaves 6 missing and 2 officers injured

DA Stollsteimer said a person inside the home started a fire about 15 minutes after officers arrived.

1 year ago

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Officers ‘Fox Whisperer’ and ‘Steady Hands’ help rescue animal caught in netting outside school

The department says Sergeant Matthew "The Fox Whisperer" Erbele and Officer James "Steady Hands" Thompson responded to the call.

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