
Philadelphia
‘The disrepair is astonishing’: PHA must clear out Brith Sholom to complete renovations
The West Philadelphia apartment building will be gutted and rehabbed. Residents were notified Tuesday that they will need to relocate.
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Mayor Parker works to shore up arena support at Mount Airy town hall
Parker pushed her case to residents of her home neighborhood Monday evening. The next morning, Black Philly for Chinatown pushed a different argument.
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73-year-old grandmother made the Philly Marathon her 94th overall
Gloria Vasquez of Kissimmee, Fla. is aiming to do 100 marathons before turning 100. She plans to return next year.
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Handling holiday stress: How to navigate grief, loss and conflict
As the holiday season approaches, Dr. Argie Allen Wilson advises people to prioritize mental health and set boundaries to maintain peace during family gatherings.
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Listen 1:01Norristown’s police chief placed on administrative leave
Chief Jacqueline Bailey-Davis took office just 11 months ago, becoming the first Black female to hold the post.
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Here is where you can get a free Thanksgiving meal in Philly or donate to help those in need
Local nonprofits are providing free food ahead of Thanksgiving to help curb food insecurity in Philadelphia. The moms of Eagles players join in to make the holiday memorable.
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Listen 1:19There’s a new date for wrapping up arena votes, and other developments of the past week
It was a busy week of deliberations that included SEPTA concerns, a school board vote, and a schedule change.
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“We know the future will be better because you are sharing the present with us,” said HIAS’ executive director.
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Listen 1:20Saquon Barkley sets Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing, 2 TDs in a 37-20 win over Rams
Barkley leads the league with a career-best 1,392 yards rushing, including a league-best seven 100-yard rushing games in his seismic first season with Philadelphia.
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This iconic trolley bridge in Fairmount Park is getting restored
Part of the Trolley Trail that opened last year, the century-old skew arch bridge is getting a facelift.
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How Philly became the ‘Mural Capital of the World’
Jane Golden walks Billy Penn through Philadelphia’s 40-year journey as a public art pioneer.
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Crews work to repair 20-inch water main break in Northern Liberties
A 20-inch broken water main occurred on the 1100 block of North 4th Street early Sunday afternoon.
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Cal Ripken Jr. talked about his legendary father and how the foundation is helping to reduce wealth and race disparities for students who enter STEM careers.
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Listen 1:14‘Dreaming together’: Philly’s Indonesian community celebrates gamelan music, dance
“We want to empower the community, and part of empowering the community is talking about our cultural traditions,” Sinta Penyami Storms said.
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Listen 1:07Historical Society of Pennsylvania shows how Philadelphia took care of its own
An exhibition of the long history of charity and philanthropy in Philadelphia shows its cracks and possibilities.
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