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Tens of thousands of people race through Philadelphia for the Broad Street Run
Kevin McDonnell finished first overall with a time of 47:33.
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Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its local operation
The move escalates the feud between the Qatari broadcaster and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government as cease-fire negotiations with Hamas hang in the balance.
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Viet-Capacity has reached over 800 Vietnamese-speaking Philly residents with culturally tailored education around cardiovascular disease.
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Villanova University rain garden shows 20-year success at soaking up stormwater runoff
The school's rain gardens have proven effective at helping prevent raw sewage from overflowing into waterways.
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5 key takeaways on civic dialogue and journalism from WHYY News summit
The conference boasted a full roster of local journalism experts who shared their thoughts on cultivating civic dialogue with audiences.
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A senior UN official says northern Gaza is now in ‘full-blown famine’
Cindy McCain said a cease-fire and a greatly increased flow of aid through land and sea routes was essential to confronting the growing humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.
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Hulk Hogan, hurricanes and a blockbuster recording: A week in review of the Trump hush money trial
The second week of testimony in Donald Trump's momentous hush money trial saw crucial witnesses taking the stand.
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A new $16 billion rail tunnel will connect New Jersey and New York City
The project is expected to be completed in 2034. Here’s what you need to know about it.
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‘Estamos Aquí’ flocks into this Puerto Rican neighborhood in Philly
Taller Puertorriqueño’s new permanent street installation traces the history of Fairhill’s Puerto Rican community.
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The youth vote made a difference in the 2020 presidential election, and Democrats hope that issues like reproductive rights will bring them out again.
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The secrecy leaves taxpayers in the dark about who underwrites the outings and what interests they may have in state government policy.
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"World-class health care institutions have to pay world-class wages and offer their workers respect,” said one Philly City Council member.
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Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to 19 politicians, activists, athletes and others
Philly native Clarence B. Jones and former New Jersey Sen. Frank Lautenberg are among those who will be honored.
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Philly’s arts and culture scene is still a ‘powerhouse,’ but pandemic recovery remains uneven
Despite some success stories, many of the region’s arts and culture organizations have not returned to pre-pandemic levels.
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Listen 1:16William Noel, groundbreaking librarian and open data advocate, has died
The Philadelphia native was honored at the White House for his advocacy of unrestricted digital information access.
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