
Philadelphia
Independence Mall Park Rangers among federal jobs cut by Trump administration
Unions representing National Park employees also say the layoffs will make things even worse at parks that are already understaffed.
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Philadelphia launches first office for crime victims
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel revealed the Office of Victim Advocacy and Engagement, marking a first for the police department.
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Listen 3:13Shoplifters stole from Macy’s in Center City at least 280 times last year, police records show
In December, Macy’s reported the shoplifting of merchandise worth at least $200 to Philadelphia police 37 times, records show.
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Listen 1:03Philly’s UArts library has been sold to the Forman Arts Initiative
The 60,000-volume library in the University of the Arts’ Anderson Hall will be moved intact to Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood.
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Meet the new CEO of a nonprofit that mentors young women to be ‘smart, strong and bold’ in Philly
The Girls Inc. chapter for the Philadelphia and South Jersey area has a new leader, with experience in arts and culture and plans to blend that into its mentorship program.
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It was the first time an award for best classical solo vocal album went to music composed entirely by a Black woman.
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Listen 3:24Presidents Day in Philly: What’s open and what’s closed
It's a minor holiday, which leads to confusion over what’s open and closed. We can help.
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The traveling exhibit uses preserved human specimens to give a deeper look at how everyday choices impact the body.
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Listen 1:08Philadelphia’s Puerto Ricans celebrate Bad Bunny’s new album in community
Philly Boricuas brought together people from the local Puerto Rican community for a night of music, film and cultural pride.
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The bad girl wins: An original New Yorker cartoonist gets her due at the Brandywine Museum
The Brandywine Museum’s exhibition of Barbara Shermund’s cartoons aligns with the New Yorker magazine’s 100th anniversary.
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‘Build the trust’: Philly youth find, create community at Collective Climb
The organization recently opened its first permanent space in Center City.
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Listen 1:00Love in the air: Eagles fans propose amid Super Bowl victory celebrations on Valentine’s Day
Many took advantage of the Eagles’ victory parade landing on Valentine’s Day to pop the question.
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Arrest made after 2 women injured in shooting during championship celebration in Philadelphia
While the location of the shooting is along the parade route, the parade had passed by that location about an hour beforehand.
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School board talks ELA curriculum rollout at ‘Goals and Guardrails’ meeting
At a meeting to monitor the district’s academic progress, Philly’s school board reflected on the rollout of a new “science of reading” curriculum and other changes.
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Will the Eagles visit the White House after Super Bowl win? They didn’t last time
Not only did President Trump attend the game to root for Kansas City, but Trump and the Philadelphia team share a tense past.
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