
Philadelphia
On its 10th anniversary, Brazilian Day Philadelphia draws thousands to Penn’s Landing
Attendees were immersed in Brazilian cuisine, art, and music in celebration of Brazil’s independence and its cultural contributions to Philadelphia.
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Laurel Hill Cemetery has a hot rod hearse with the previous owner still inside
FYNLRYD has found its forever home parked just inside the gates of Laurel Hill East.
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The Phillies have evolved into their most powerful form
Baseball’s entering the homestretch, and Philadelphia is one of the only NL wild card teams rising to the challenge.
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When the Beatles were smuggled into Philadelphia… with the help of Frank Rizzo
The Fab Four rode into town on the back of a fish truck, per famed Philly DJ Hy Lit.
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The walls that speak: Philadelphia’s top triumphs and trials in street art
Though Philadelphia’s murals are staples of the city, not all of these artistic expressions are embraced with open arms.
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74 Philly schools are dismissing students early Wednesday due to extreme heat
“It's really sad,” said one parent. “They can’t get a regular education. They should have gotten air conditioning years ago.”
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The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that respiratory therapy jobs will grow 14% over the next decade.
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A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania and wanted in Brazil remains at large after prison escape
A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania for the fatal stabbing his ex-girlfriend remains at large, a day after he escaped from a county jail.
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Philly’s FDR Park gets federal grant for stream and wetland restoration
$1.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help fund work in the natural areas of FDR Park, part of a $250 million park renovation.
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Just 1 in 5 Eagles fans say it’s important for their partner to also root for the Birds
Flirtation before fandom? Apparently so.
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Philly Fringe hubs are expanding exponentially. Is this the future of theater?
The Cannonball Festival now hosts half of the Fringe Festival. Its model of cooperative performance could be the future of theater.
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Listen 3:10In the wake of Eddie Irizarry Jr. killing, advocates march for police accountability, transparency
The peaceful march ended in front of the Philadelphia 24th Police District station.
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Listen 1:19Basking in a month of Phillies homers, a franchise record and 3rd best in baseball history
Bryce Harper. Kyle Schwarber. Trea Turner. Nick Castellanos. Bryson Stott. Alec Bohm. 59 dingers. August was beautiful.
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Newly surfaced photos show Janet Monge at Penn Museum in 2014 with remains of two children, not one, advocates say.
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Police: 12-year-old found in a West Philadelphia dumpster was killed by gunshot to back of the head
Police say 12-year-old Hezekiah Bernard died roughly 24 to 36 hours before his body was found in a West Philly dumpster last week.
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