Philadelphia
Krasner warns against retaliatory shootings as weather warms up
Leave justice to the police and courts, or else risk arrest and long jail terms, Philly’s DA says.
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Philadelphians of all ages joined in the museum’s costume contest on Sunday, celebrating Black Americans’ historic contributions to the U.S.
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Late WMMR DJ Pierre Robert to be memorialized in Rittenhouse Square
A bench in the Philadelphia DJ’s favorite park will be dedicated to him this spring.
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Listen 0:55The world’s first-ever women’s medical college opened in Philly 176 years ago
A “Firstival” event at Drexel University on Saturday honors the pioneering school, doctors, and successor institutions.
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The Library of Accessible Media is committed to providing resources like large print books and braille stacks to those who need it. But the accessibility extends beyond this.
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Philadelphia officials announce new funding for Cobbs Creek restoration project
The $9 million in additional funds will help mitigate flooding. Nearby residents have worried that restoring the Cobbs Creek Golf Course would exacerbate the problem.
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Listen 0:51‘Not salvageable’: Inside William Way’s decision to build a new Center City headquarters
The nonprofit plans to demolish its longtime home on Spruce Street to make way for a new building that will also feature affordable apartments.
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Listen 1:05Philly’s bus station needs a permanent home; questions loom about Filbert Street, ICE office, Amtrak
Residents wonder about using the old Greyhound station, and object to 8th and Arch option.
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Regional planners are questioning a proposal to redirect $12.5 million to complete the project’s design phase without construction funding secured.
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Young Philadelphians are finding success with PA Youth Vote, tipping peers toward civic involvement
Through the nonpartisan nonprofit, students are working on projects to improve civic education and to motivate young people to vote.
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Eighth grader wins South Jersey regional spelling bee, advances to Scripps National Spelling Bee
Isaac Geremew, 13, from William Davies Middle School, will compete at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in May.
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Listen 1:00The Butter Krak’s missing! Where are Zitner’s chocolate eggs this Easter?
Local grocery stores already have their Easter displays up, but Zitner’s candies are nowhere to be found.
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SEPTA riders rally at City Hall to preserve free-ride programs in new budget
The Zero Fare program provides free rides to low-income residents, and the Key Advantage program offers them to city employees.
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Former UArts glass studio shines as home for nonprofit stained glass organization
The Stained Glass Project is the first organization to move into the former UArts Hamilton Hall post-closure. The organization hosts afterschool and community programming.
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Stoop Pigeon reveals the home of its new women’s sports hub
The watch party bar, cafe and multiuse space is set to open in Philly in time for the FIFA World Cup.
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