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When life hurts, can you laugh? Fringe artists explore trauma through comedy
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. Content warning: References to violence, sexual assault, addiction, terminal illness and other traumatic experiences. […] The post When life hurts, can you laugh? Fringe artists explore trauma through comedy appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read full article…
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These 10 Philly blocks have been chosen to receive $100,000 for beautification projects
As part of Philly’s Curbside Appeal Program, 10 residential blocks are each receiving up to $100,000 for block improvement projects. The program is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker’s H.O.M.E. initiative. Read full article →
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Here are 5 ‘artifacts’ in the Museum of the Philadelphian, an ode to residents’ gritty reputation
The Museum of the Philadelphian, a new pop-up dedicated to the gritty reputation of residents, opens Friday in Fishtown. Here’s a look at the collection — from a Dollar Dog Night bun to a papier-mâché pole to grease. Read full article →
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How the Eagles, CHOP and the Shamrock Shake created the first Ronald McDonald House
Love Philly? So do we. Let’s be friends. Sign up for the Billy Penn newsletter today. What do the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the Eagles and McDonald’s Shamrock Shake have […] The post How the Eagles, CHOP and the Shamrock Shake created the first Ronald McDonald House appeared first on Billy Penn at WHYY. Read…
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OURfest returns to Philly’s Gayborhood Oct. 11 with music, drag, dancing and community events
OURfest returns to Philadelphia’s Gayborhood Oct. 11 with more than 200 organizations, performers and businesses, plus music, drag, food and community programming. Read full article →
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Notice a historical marker is missing? Don’t worry, it’s likely just under repair
Pennsylvania state historical markers in Philadelphia will be repaired over the coming weeks to fix cracks and make cosmetic improvements. The city has more than 300 of the blue and yellow signs. Read full article →
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Philly teacher, activist admits she lied for years about being Palestinian and Black
Hannah Gann, a white Philly teacher and local activist, admitted that for years she pretended she was Black and Palestinian. She said she deceived racial justice organizers, who called her actions a ‘betrayal.’ Read full article →
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Drug trafficking ring worked with Mexican cartel to ship ‘truckloads of cocaine’ to Philly, prosecutors say
Ten people allegedly tied to a Philadelphia drug trafficking operation that shipped in truckloads of cocaine from the Mexican cartel are facing federal charges, the U.S. Attorney’s Office says. Read full article →
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Eagles-Bears preview: 5 things to watch
The Philadelphia Eagles are 2-0, with a pair of wins over lesser opponents in the Washington Commanders and Tennessee Titans. In Week 3, they’ll face their hardest opponent to date in the Chicago Bears, who beat the Eagles last season. Read full article →
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Philadelphia libraries offer free after-school homework help for K-12 students
Philadelphia students in grades K-12 can get free after-school homework help at local libraries and online tutoring in English or Spanish until midnight. Read full article →