Shai Ben-Yaacov
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Philly’s LGBTQ softball league celebrates 35 years on the field
“At first it was kind of a joke,” said co-founder Jeff Iberson. “But then it started to become something that we took seriously.”
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Protesters demand firing of Philly Starbucks manager following arrests of two black men
Protesters called on Starbucks to fire the manager, demanded the Philadelphia Police terminate the officers.
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Listen 1:57Free Muslim-run health clinic opens to all in Northeast Philly
Despite initial pushback and bigoted comments from some local residents, SHAMS Clinic celebrated its grand opening in Northeast Philadelphia on Sunday afternoon.
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Listen 2:17A Philadelphia library gets ‘risky’ with a new play space
It all started with an idea the library had to create play spaces where they could get out some of that pent-up energy.
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Listen 4:35Proposed law would make life without parole a thing of the past in Pennsylvania
Being sentenced to life without the possibility of parole could be a thing of the past in Pennsylvania under a bill proposed by State Sen. Sharif Street.
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Babies with Down syndrome become a flashpoint in Pa. abortion debate
The issue has aligned some disability rights advocates with pro-life politicians, pitting them against those who support abortion rights.
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Former 3-term congressman Joe Hoeffel enters the race for redrawn Montco district
With the newly redrawn lines favoring Democrats in his Montgomery County congressional district, Hoeffel says it’s time for him to reenter the political arena.
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NFL Films senior producer ends long career with swan song to Eagles
NFL Films has released its annual movie chronicling the Super Bowl champions: “Philadelphia Eagles: Super Bowl LII Champions.”
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Listen 15:40Is it the end of the road for the Manayunk bike race?
For the second straight year, there will be no professional cycling race in Philadelphia.
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One year later, officials remember correctional officer killed in Delaware prison riot
It's been one year since Lt. Steven Floyd was killed in a nearly 19-hour hostage standoff and prisoner riot at Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna.
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Super Bowl party prep, South Philly style
To enjoy South Philly favorites — such as a whole roast pig — it's essential customers pick them up on game day.
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