
Philadelphia
‘I’m gonna show us the way forward’: Philly names Oyewumi Oyeniyi its new Youth Poet Laureate
Oyeniyi writes poems about what it feels like to be young and Black in Philadelphia.
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Philly schools trailblazer Constance Clayton has died
Dr. Clayton led Philly schools from 1982 until 1993. She was the city’s first Black superintendent and also the first woman in that role.
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Listen 1:16Philly students are being taught to ‘counter’ shooters in new school shooting drills
Called ALICE, the controversial training is being implemented because the old procedure didn’t include the option to evacuate, the district says.
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Eagles players teamed up with local musicians to produce their second holiday album — featuring classic Christmas carols and an original track by center Jason Kelce.
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Listen 1:45With a new name and new services, Xiente hopes to grow prosperity in Philadelphia
Formerly known as the Norris Square Community Alliance, the group will experiment with tools like guaranteed income to lift families out of poverty.
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Despite record global heat, Philly had coolest summer since 2014
Philadelphia recorded just one official heat-related death, the lowest count in 6 years.
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Former Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel improving after suffering stroke
The Phillies say the next 24 hours will be crucial for his recovery.
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Sixers arena saga: 76 Devcorp pumps the brakes on City Council approval deadline
A timeline of everything that’s happened so far regarding 76 Place.
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Why Mexican Independence Day revelers in Philadelphia shout ‘Viva Mexico’ in historical battle cry
Communities across the Delaware Valley this week hosted historical re-enactments of El Grito de Dolores.
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Jalen Hurts runs for 2 TDs, throws for a score; Eagles hold off fumble-prone Vikings 34-28
“We're a work in progress,” Jalen Hurts said. “We strive for progress, not perfection. We want to grow and find our identity."
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‘More needs to be done’: Pa. lawmakers push to overhaul Philly’s for-profit eviction system
A forthcoming legislative package is designed to make lockouts safer and more predictable for tenants.
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Listen 1:13The Citizens Police Oversight Commission has released updates to prior changes on officer discipline, and recommended new reforms.
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Listen 1:18Philly Fringe performer imagines eating her twin sister: ‘It gave me a lot to digest’
John Jarboe invents “Rose,” a genderqueer performance about her twin sister who vanished in utero.
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Listen 1:38Photo essay: Eagles fans flock to Lincoln Financial Field for home opener
From decorated vans to green beards, Eagles fans turned out in style for the season’s home opener.
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Listen :57The city bill now goes to Mayor Jim Kenney for final passage. The ban comes as the nonprofit Safehouse continues its efforts to open a site.
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