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40,000 Eagles fans flock to the Linc for the team’s only open practice
The Eagles used to have as many as 18 open practices — the higher end of open practices in the NFL — back when the team trained at Lehigh University.
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Community media makers in Philly feel ‘rug pulled out’ with proposed FCC rule change
PhillyCAM, which runs the city’s public access channels, celebrates its 10th anniversary this fall, but a proposed federal rule change threatens its funding.
5 years ago
Listen 4:17City emulates Mural Arts’ ‘same-day pay’ work model after seeing big demand
Demand for the work program run by Mural Arts is greater than the slots available. Now, Philly is doubling down on the model with $300k and another pilot.
5 years ago
At Delco refinery, Toomey pushes to reverse ethanol mandate
The Pa. Republican co-sponsored a bill with California Democrat Feinstein to dump the mandate that the fuel made from corn be mixed into transportation fuel.
5 years ago
Recent revelations of Philadelphia police sharing bigoted Facebook posts have stirred anger over a city police department that has paid out $18 million in misconduct suits.
5 years ago
Philly vets update ‘King Lear’ for modern knights
In West Philadelphia's annual Shakespeare in Clark Park adaptation, Lear's knights are played by four veterans and given a slightly bigger role.
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Listen 2:52‘Someone will call you’: Hahnemann employees report obstacles in finding new work
A “Hire Hahnemann” job fair Thursday brought about 190 employers to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Not all pay as well as the hospital.
5 years ago
Philly debuts community-driven plan to beat rising temperatures
City creates first-ever community heat relief plan in Hunting Park. Planting trees is one of the recommendations, but it takes more than that.
5 years ago
Heat wave claims life of Philly man; N.J., Del. report no heat-related deaths
Philadelphia officials said the death of a man in his 70s in West Philadelphia on Saturday was attributed to the heat, when temperatures hit 97 degrees.
5 years ago
‘I wish I was there’ — Puerto Ricans in North Philly keeping a close eye on island protests
Critics have accused the Rosselló administration — which has been embroiled in scandal — of handling Hurricane Maria recovery poorly.
5 years ago
Hundreds of Pa., N.J. women tout Trump’s presidency, vow to support him in 2020
Trump won Pennsylvania in '16 despite losing the five county Philly region. It’s again considered a crucial national battleground where suburban women could hold much sway.
5 years ago
Overbrook residents defiant after shooting disrupts a cookout attended by hundreds
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross said Saturday that at least 20 shots were fired. Seven people — ages 18 to 28 — were injured and sent to the hospital.
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