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Gillian’s Wonderland Pier in Ocean City closes
The beloved boardwalk amusement park will close Sunday night after generations of anchoring the vacation scene for families from Philadelphia and southern New Jersey.
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The Old City museum showcased Native American history, art and culture ahead of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Monday.
11 hours ago
Once incarcerated, Philly expert moves students into climate-solution careers
Jackie Robinson, a building trades instructor, spent time in prison but now works at a nonprofit that teaches students how to make homes more climate-friendly.
12 hours ago
Police ID man wanted in connection with triple shooting on SEPTA bus in Philadelphia
Authorities say they are searching for 18-year-old Raphael Ezeamaka from Darby, Pennsylvania.
13 hours ago
Doylestown’s VAMPA Museum: Where history meets the paranormal
Vampire stakes, exorcism chairs and dolls that move: The Vampire and Paranormal Museum in Bucks County displays a rich history of the supernatural.
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Philadelphia Film Festival highlights local filmmakers with ‘Filmadelphia’ programming
Director Bill Nicoletti’s “The Philly Sound…Heard ‘Round the World” will screen at this year’s festival. The film documents the history of Sigma Sounds Studio.
21 hours ago
Ashley Ehasz is challenging Republican incumbent Brian Fitzpatrick in another bid to unseat the U.S. congressman.
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What the Harris campaign is doing to try to win over more Black men
VP Harris joined Charlamagne Tha God to discuss the role of Black men in politics, Obama’s legacy, and the importance of leadership and representation in shaping the future.
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How to pass along religious traditions (without embarrassing your teenagers)
How to minimize the cringe when passing along centuries-old traditions to your teenaged children.
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3 nurses injured in hit-and-run outside of Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia police say the driver of a silver Jeep Cherokee struck three nurses around 4:22 a.m. Saturday morning while fleeing the hospital.
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Former Eagles star expands ‘Next Man Up’ mentorship program to second Philly school
From classrooms to communities: Rodney McLeod's mentorship program inspires growth and success in Philadelphia’s youth.
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Third-party candidate Cornel West loses bid to get on Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot
A federal judge is turning down third-party candidate Cornel West’s request to be put on Pennsylvania’s presidential ballot.
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Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker joined Superintendent Tony Watlington and Mural Arts executive director Jane Golden for the special dedication in North Philly.
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Listen 1:57While Wilmington ranks as one of the least safe cities, it has some of the largest number of law enforcement employees per capita.
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Listen 0:53Worst U.S. whooping cough outbreak in a decade has infected thousands
America is experiencing its worst whooping cough outbreak in a decade. Experts say there's a cyclical nature to outbreaks like this, but the COVID-19 pandemic altered timing.
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