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Philadelphia
The FIFA Men’s World Cup is 2 years away and Philly is gearing up for its part
Philly is hosting six games on the biggest stage in soccer, including a Fourth of July game during the Semiquincentennial.
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What does a downtown rebound look like? More residents and weekend visitors
Ever since the pandemic, the futures of America’s big-city downtowns have been in question. Center City Philadelphia is just one example of finding new ways to thrive.
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Speed cameras, cellphone bans: Do they make driving safer?
Gov. Shapiro just signed a new law cracking down on distracted driving. And Mayor Parker wants more speed cameras to slow Philly drivers. But would it really help save lives?
Air Date: June 11, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:51New academy graduates will be immediately dispatched to walk the beat in Philly’s “Kensington pocket.” The police commissioner says arrests will be made.
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When it comes to rare diseases like HLH, the Zangrilli family says insurance can end up being the barrier to desperately needed treatment.
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Listen 5:56Chet Walker, who helped the 76ers win the 1967 NBA title, has died
The seven-time All-Star forward was 84. Walker was inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012.
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Photo essay: West Philly Porchfest fills the neighborhood with cool tunes and good vibes
The neighborhood’s annual DIY festival didn’t disappoint, with dozens of performances dotting the neighborhood Saturday.
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Listen 1:21A growing number of supporters, including elected officials, are demanding accountability
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Tierra Whack: NPR Tiny Desk Concert
The Philly rapper gave playful, grade school shenanigans in her Tiny Desk featuring a surprise visit from the Phillie Phanatic.
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‘American carnage’: U.S. Capitol Police officers recount violence they suffered during Jan. 6 riots
The officers, in Pa. to stump for Joe Biden, talked about facing down the mob and why they are concerned about a repeat under another Donald Trump presidency.
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Rebuilding Together Philadelphia will fix up a group of homes on the 3200 block of West Huntingdon Street, completing a multi-week effort in the North Philly neighborhood.
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Penn bans encampments while citing ‘commitment to open expression’
Encampments and overnight demonstrations are not permitted and unauthorized overnight activities will be considered trespassing.
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Philly UArts students abroad watch as their school collapses
A month-long study abroad trip to Italy has become a mixture of tears and revelation.
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Listen 3:11Phillies set to reign in London as best team in National League
The team will play two games against the New York Mets on Saturday and Sunday at London Stadium for the league’s third visit to the country in the past five years.
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The multi-billion dollar spending plan includes $100 million for a 640-bed drug rehab center on the edge of the prison complex in Northeast Philadelphia.
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