
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Crime Summit to lay out gun violence prevention blueprint
Activists, lawmakers, and business leaders will spend Saturday discussing gun violence action items. They plan to send a “white paper” to the next mayor.
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CEO of the College of Physicians, Mütter Museum resigns after a tumultuous 2 years
Dr. Mira Irons' brief tenure was marked by turmoil; a mass exodus of staff, and major changes in terms of the museum’s online exhibits.
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Listen 1:45The Phillies are again embracing ‘Dancing On My Own’ as their postseason party anthem
When the opening chords of the piano-led lyrics were heard over the sound system moments after the team clinched a wild-card spot, Phillies fans erupted in joy.
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The heroes of the Phillies’ playoff clincher
Whoever they play in the wild card round — the Diamondbacks, Cubs, Marlins, or Reds — the Phils will be favored to win.
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Earth’s ‘Fragile Moment’ with Michael Mann, Latest on Irizarry Police Shooting
After the hottest summer on record, climate scientist Michael Mann shares lessons from Earth’s prehistoric past. Also, the latest on charges dropped against Officer Mark Dial.
Air Date: September 27, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:19Fans can now register for opportunity to purchase Phillies playoff tickets
Registration will end on Sunday, October 1, at 11:59 p.m. EDT for the NLDS ticket opportunity
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The bill creates a zoning law that would prohibit sites across most of Philadelphia. City Council is expected to override the mayor’s veto.
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Listen 5:09Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year
To be sure: The team's official postseason song “Dancing On My Own” was cranked to full volume.
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Over 50 arrested after mobs ransacked Philadelphia stores. Dozens of liquor outlets are shut down
Several police commanders said the store ransacking wasn't connected to earlier demonstrations over the police killing of Eddie Irizarry.
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Former PPD officer charged with sexually abusing minors had history of citizen complaints
PPD records show there were 12 citizen complaints against Patrick Heron before 2018. He’s set to face trial for more than 200 criminal charges related to sexual offenses.
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On Monday, 12 City Council members voiced their support for the project, following an attempt by an unknown person to scare away volunteers on patrol in Kensington.
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"These buildings ... they don't need your protection,” Mike Africa Jr. said of police. “Who needs your protection is people like Eddie.”
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Listen 1:20The Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ is becoming the NFL’s most unstoppable play
It almost always works. Even when it doesn’t, the Eagles do it again.
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The Phillies can clinch a playoff spot tonight
Even if Philadelphia doesn’t win, they’re in if the Cubs lose OR the Marlins lose OR the Diamondbacks lose.
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Pioneering Black portraitist Barkley L. Hendricks is first artist of color to get solo show at Frick
Born in Philadelphia, Hendricks studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and later attended Yale’s school of art.
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