Ximena Conde
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From Philly to Sandy Hook, vigil remembers those slain by gun violence
For the fifth year, Broad Street Ministry holds a vigil remembering gun violence victims and the anniversary of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut.
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At a Philly holiday party, grief is the tie that binds
A group of mothers organized a holiday party to bring together people who have lost loved ones to Philadelphia’s gun violence epidemic.
5 years ago
Hoping to oust Trump, voters in Philly get ready to run for DNC delegates
The 2020 DNC in Milwaukee may feel a long way away, but voters throughout Philly and its suburbs are already planning how they’ll get there next July.
5 years ago
Students fear controversial move could be the final act for prestigious N.J. choir college
Students at Westminster Choir College worry an address change will mean the end, with nine months to move, and no shovels in the ground.
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Listen 4:29You can thank the Great Recession for 2019’s Christmas tree shortage
This is the third year farms have fewer trees to sell because they planted fewer during the recession. Ten and 12-foot trees are the most scarce.
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Woman living in sanctuary at North Philly church fasting for Thanksgiving to protest ICE
Carmela Apolonio Hernandez has been living in sanctuary for almost two years since ICE tried to deport her family. She begins fasting today in protest.
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Trenton strikes back at crow invasion with pyrotechnics and lasers
New Jersey’s state capitol draws thousands of crows — and their droppings — during colder months. But Trenton is fighting back with help from the USDA.
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‘Psychs on Bikes’ try to keep Philly marathon runners from hitting the dreaded ‘wall’
For the first time, the Philadelphia Marathon offered up a team of sports psychologists to help less experienced runners push through to the finish line.
5 years ago
Listen 2:22The Philadelphia Eagles offer Lincoln Financial Field as a neutral location for teams to finish the remainder of their playoff game.
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Bucks football team gives special needs athletes ‘a chance to play’ with friends to help
The Bucks County Challenger Flag Football program has paired young people with special needs with local high school athletes for 13 seasons.
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Listen 3:09Matthew Shepard’s mother guides police on handling hate crimes at Philly summit
Speaking in Philadelphia, Judy Shepard acknowledged progress and worried about complacency as violent hate crimes hit a 16 year high.
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Dean bill aims to curb aggressive debt collection tactics targeting military service members
Pa. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean wants to address a growing complaint among service members about aggressive debt collectors.
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