
Philadelphia
Penn Live Arts will feature works addressing gun violence in upcoming season
The new season, opening this weekend, will feature works by hip-hop dancer and choreographer Rennie Harris and the Negro Ensemble Company, Inc.
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Philly considering drones for community policing
Philadelphia already uses drones on a limited basis. Officials heard testimony from cops from other cities on how they are using drones to fight crime.
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Hundreds gather to celebrate JoAnne A. Epps, the beloved late Temple University president
Generations of Owls, civic leaders, and Philadelphians came out to honor the school’s first Black woman president.
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The agreement, reached late Thursday night, prevented 1,900 workers from voting to strike after their contract was set to expire Sept. 30.
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Deadline for tax relief program could be extended for Philly homeowners
Legislation introduced in City Council would give residents more time to sign up for the Longtime Owner Occupants Program.
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Phillies’ Harper flips out on ump, tosses helmet into the stands where it’s retrieved by 10-year-old
Bryce Harper later signed the helmet for the young Phillies fan, and added a No. 3 and Philly Philly! inscription.
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Ex-Philly mayoral candidate Maria Quiñones Sánchez lands new gig at City Hall
The $150k position is temporary, she said.
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Philly Fringe co-founder Nick Stuccio to step down after 27 years
Nick Stuccio built Philly Fringe into a major cultural event with a national reputation. He will step down in April 2024.
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Listen 1:16Pa. lawmakers push for state funding for school monitoring program in hopes of slowing gun violence
The School District of Philadelphia launched its Safe Path gun violence prevention program in 2022. Pa. lawmakers are now calling for $50 million in state funds to expand it.
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Store clerk shot during argument in Philadelphia’s Summerdale neighborhood
Police say the 47-year-old male clerk was unloading soda bottles outside of the business when the gunfire rang out.
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A national yarn company named its fall collection designs for Philly neighborhoods
The national textile company doesn’t have a connection to Philly — but turns out its lead designer does!
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Most Philadelphia liquor stores reopen, but some could be closed for weeks
Officials said it could take days, or weeks, to secure and repair the stores that are still closed.
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FIFA officials tour South Philadelphia sports complex to plan 2026 World Cup
FIFA officials were in South Philadelphia for tours of the Sports Complex and Lincoln Financial Field to discuss logistics for the 2026 World Cup- the biggest sporting event.
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Phillies deny emotional support alligator from entering ballpark
The stadium's policy allows guide dogs, service animals or those in training. All other animals are banned.
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The longtime Philly teacher who inspired ‘Abbott Elementary’ is honored at Overbrook High School
Joyce Abbott, the teacher that inspired and motivated Quinta Brunson, had a street renamed after her, and was inducted into her alma mater's Hall of Fame.
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