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Sereyrath
Community

Sereyrath ‘One’ Van emigrated to Philly in 1984 as his family fled genocide. Advocates are fighting his deportation

“When our families are separated in this way, it's basically permanent,” said one local advocate.

1 year ago

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Japanese paper lanterns float on the water with candles lit inside them
Community

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia celebrates Obon

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is hosting two Obon lantern floating ceremonies.

1 year ago

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A dancer is seen from the National Ballet of Ukraine
Arts & Entertainment

National Ballet of Ukraine includes Philly on first U.S. tour in over 30 years

The company based in Kyiv has not done a multi-city tour of the U.S. in over 30 years. It will come to Philly in an act of cultural diplomacy.

1 year ago

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Yordan Yordanov
Community

Exchange visitors have returned to work at the Jersey Shore at pre-pandemic levels

A staple of resort towns, exchange visitors are again working along the Jersey Shore, taking in American culture and sharing theirs.

1 year ago

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Joel Embiid with his hands up
Arts & Entertainment

Joel Embiid hears the booing from French fans at the Paris Olympics. He’s embraced it

Memo to the French fans booing the 76ers’ star for choosing to play for the U.S. instead of the host nation: Embiid plays in Philly, where fans are, in a word, passionate.

1 year ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks before President Joe Biden at the Finishing Trades Institute on March 9, 2023, in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Trailblazing Jew or ‘Genocide Josh?’ Shapiro faces antisemitism and criticism over support for Israel

As the announcement for Harris’ running mate nears, potential first Jewish VP Gov. Josh Shapiro is facing criticism over an opinion article he wrote while in college.

1 year ago

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On the left, Megumi Field receives makeup from her teammate in Japan as she prepares for the 2023 World Championships, where they secured the first U.S. medal on the world stage in 16 years. (Courtesy of Alyssa Jacobs)
Arts & Entertainment

From Wilmington to Paris: Megumi Field represents Team USA in artistic swimming at Olympics

Wilmington's Megumi Field is one of only two Delawareans representing Team USA. The U.S. hasn't competed in Olympic artistic swimming since 2008.

1 year ago

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Evan Gershkovich is escorted by a Russian Federal Security Service agent
Politics & Policy

Princeton celebrates release of Evan Gershkovich from Russian prison

Evan Gershkovich was released as part of the largest multi-prisoner swap since the end of the Cold War. He is expected to be on U.S. soil Thursday evening.

1 year ago

File photo: Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass cage in a courtroom at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, April 18, 2023.
Politics & Policy

U.S. and Russia complete biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history, freeing Gershkovich and Whelan

Evan Gershkovich was designated as wrongfully detained, as was Paul Whelan, who was detained in December 2018 after traveling to Russia for a wedding.

1 year ago

In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, President Masoud Pezeshkian, right, shakes hands with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh at the start of their meeting at the President's office in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation

The assassination of Hamas’ top political leader was potentially explosive amid the region's volatile, intertwined conflicts.

1 year ago

Bethlehem's Moravian Church settlement is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (@LVEDC/X)
Community

Bethlehem’s Moravian Church settlement added to list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

The 10-acre settlement joins Philadelphia’s Independence Hall and Stewart Township’s Fallingwater on the list.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia Temple, Drexel and UPenn students marched west on Market Street to the campus of the University of Pennsylvania to protest U.S. support of Israel in the Gaza war on April 25, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

No Ceasefire No Vote campaign in Pa. pressures Harris, Dems on Gaza

Voters who pledge are withholding support from Kamala Harris barring a permanent ceasefire in Gaza or a promise to implement an arms embargo against Israel.

1 year ago

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Kamala Harris speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ about humanitarian toll in Gaza

In her remarks, which came after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Harris also said she held an “unwavering commitment to Israel."

1 year ago

Benjamin Netanyahu
Politics & Policy

In fiery speech to Congress, Netanyahu vows ‘total victory’ in Gaza and denounces U.S. protesters

Netanyahu’s combative speech offered no sign that his visit to the U.S. could bring some progress in months of U.S.-led mediation for a cease-fire and hostage-release.

1 year ago

A pilot holds a bon voyage sign as some athletes from the United States depart from the airport, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in Atlanta. Delta Air Lines celebrated members of Team USA on Wednesday at Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport before the athletes flew to Paris for the Summer Games. The opening ceremony for the Games is scheduled for July 26. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Studio 2
Lifestyle

Olympic Games Paris 2024: What sports are you excited about?

Olympic dreams in the City of Love. The opening ceremony for the games is on Friday and Paris is getting ready. We preview local athletes headed to France and their sports.

Air Date: July 24, 2024 12:00 pm

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