Ximena Conde
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Generations of Yuengling employees say they stay for more than a love of lager
The Yuengling family has run the company for six generations and says 10% of the 150 employees at its Pennsylvania breweries go back at least two generations.
5 years ago
Listen 4:03Memorial Day traditions big and small celebrated across the Philly region
South Jersey residents turned out, as they have for years, to honor those who have served.
5 years ago
Want to help fight gerrymandering? Pa. redistricting commission coming to Philly Tuesday
Input on how to create fair congressional, legislative district maps gathered at redistricting commission hearings will be sent to Pa. Gov. Wolf in a report this fall.
5 years ago
As number of American Legion posts dwindle across Pa., top brass seeking new members
With fewer veterans to draw from and so many societal changes, top brass at American Legion posts across the U.S. and Pennsylvania look for ways to preserve tradition.
5 years ago
Listen 3:52How to try your hand at half-ball, the old-school Philly street game
The game of half-ball has a local history spanning about 70 years that calls for a broomstick, a three-story building, and half of a squishy ball.
5 years ago
Listen 3:05Profs and Pints brings lectures to thirsty students, revenue to academics
Profs and Pints brings lectures out of the halls of academia and into the mainstream for casual students to share a beer and share in knowledge.
5 years ago
Listen 2:18Chess tournament just for Philly girls offers opening into male-dominated game
The 11th annual Philly Girls Play Chess tournament brings young women together to compete in a game usually dominated by boys. They also gain confidence — and friends.
5 years ago
Listen 2:03Most Philly participants welcome changes to annual Susan G. Komen breast cancer event
Susan G. Komen replaced its ‘Race for the Cure’ with a ‘More Than Pink’ walk, a gated event requiring paid registration to focus on breast cancer care, research.
5 years ago
Philly breakdancers ready to battle as Red Bull world competition comes to town
Red Bull BC One is an international contest in search of the greatest breakers in the world. On the line are bragging rights — and potential sponsorships.
5 years ago
Listen 4:37Exhibit takes deep dive into constitutional debates that formed Civil War-era amendments
At Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center, exhibit touches on amendments abolishing slavery, guaranteeing citizenship and voting rights for men.
5 years ago
Listen 1:52Participants in the Broad Street Run's pink corral are the slowest wave of runners in the race, and many are working to overcome physical challenges just to finish.
6 years ago
Listen 1:42More than 100 Pa. businesses close for May Day to support immigrant and working communities
Pennsylvania rallies staged as part of International Workers’ Day call for raising the minimum wage and supporting immigrant communities.
6 years ago