
Philadelphia
Biden commutes death sentence for Philadelphia drug lord who killed 12 people, including children
On Monday, the president announced he is commuting the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, including Kaboni Savage, who ordered the firebombing of a house in 2004.
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Joel Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Wembanyama and Spurs
On Monday night, Embiid received the first technical for arguing with referee Jenna Schroeder, and his second came from Schroeder before any more game time elapsed.
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No flowers? No problem. Artist Mark Sfirri makes bouquets out of wood in Philly
After 50 years as an artist, Bucks County’s Mark Sfirri has his first solo museum show. And a second simultaneously.
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Listen 1:29‘We live people’s worst day — every single day’: How EMTs in Lansdale, Pa. battle burnout
EMTs and paramedics have long been encouraged to suppress their feelings, but that culture of stoicism is changing. Here's how a Montco ambulance service is making it happen.
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The curator of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection spoke about the importance of the collection and its significant milestone.
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Dave Davies reflects on WHYY’s role in MOVE Commission, top Fresh Air interviews
WHYY’s Dave Davies reflects on the 1985’s MOVE bombing commission and some of his favorite Fresh Air interviews with Jerry Seinfeld, Nicolas Cage, Maggie Smith and more.
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Listen 9:00Firefighting is a dangerous job. Now, there's growing awareness of an invisible risk: cancer
Philadelphia’s first female battalion chief, Linda Long, retired in 2023 after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She thinks it’s linked to years of toxic exposures.
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Listen 9:53How Philly gamblers helped raise $500K toward a fresh horse barn for kids in Fairmount Park
A $15 million indoor polo arena and renovated horse barn is coming to a corner of the Fairmount Park forest.
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Listen 1:10La Expo Tianguis y Posada connects generations of Latino businesses in Philly
Thirty businesses and artisans set up tables and showcased various talents in the basketball gym at the Bok Building.
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Jalen Hurts leaves Eagles’ game against Commanders with a concussion
The quarterback left the match in the first quarter, and the Eagles went on to lose 36-33.
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An architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania’s Capitol a century ago. They’re still ticking
Visitors are drawn to the building's polished marble, intricate carvings — and 273 antique clocks that were part of the original design.
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Meet Rev. Carolyn C. Cavaness, the first woman pastor of Mother Bethel AME Church
A distinguished minister and activist, she became the spiritual leader of the historic parish in November.
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‘We have not forgotten’: Philly’s Mexican, Latino communities celebrate Las Posadas
In Mexico, Guatemala and other parts of Latin America, Las Posadas are nightly celebrations in the nine days leading up to Christmas Day.
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Listen 1:19Howard Eskin announces abrupt departure from WIP sports radio
The self-described “King” offered no reason for his stepping aside.
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U.S. civil rights probe faults Philadelphia School District over handling of antisemitism reports
Federal investigators cited complaints about allegedly antisemitic social media posts by a school board member, an assistant superintendent and four teachers.
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