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African American Market is the latest addition to FDR Park’s weekend lineup. We checked it out for you

The Saturday market is an outdoor bazaar of food, pastries, artwork, vintage items and more from independent, Black-owned businesses. Organizers say it’s just getting started.

2 weeks ago

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Overturned tanker shuts down Route 1 in Delaware County, spilling 2,000 gallons of heating oil

A tanker lost control and rolled across a bridge Monday morning, shutting down both directions of the Route 1 Media Bypass in Upper Providence Township for several hours.

2 weeks ago

Former Philadelphia Flyers goalie Bernie Parent
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Flyers’ great Bernie Parent never stopped connecting with Philly fans

Just last week, he was signing autographs and showing off his Stanley Cup rings at a play in Delaware. He died this weekend.

2 weeks ago

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What happened to baseball’s .300 hitter?

Phillies outfielder Harrison Bader says the rapid advances in pitching have forced hitters to play catch-up in their preparation and approach at the plate.

2 weeks ago

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Bernie Parent, who led the Philadelphia Flyers to 2 Stanley Cup titles, dies at 80

A former teammate said the Hockey Hall of Fame goalie died overnight in his sleep. His No. 1 jersey was retired by the team.

2 weeks ago

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‘The World in One Place’: Upper Darby celebrates 8th annual International Festival

The festival celebrates the township’s diverse immigrant communities, even as the region grapples with increased immigration enforcement.

2 weeks ago

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Carousel House supporters ask for quick reopening of shuttered rec center

Promises from Rebuild program are “unfulfilled,” they tell City Council. The center has been closed since 2020.

2 weeks ago

A fire burns through homes in Trenton, New Jersey
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Raging fire destroys 7 homes in Trenton; several people injured

Mayor Reed Gusciora said the flames destroyed seven homes and sent three people to the hospital, including a firefighter.

2 weeks ago

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Philadelphians gather to oppose Trump administration’s plans to change President’s House site

Organizers from Avenging the Ancestors Coalition attempted to present Interior Secretary Doug Burgum with a letter asking the administration not to censor history.

2 weeks ago

Plastic straws are displayed in a glass
Environment
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Pennsylvania

Cheltenham bans single-use plastic straws, utensils and expanded polystyrene food products

Any retailer caught violating the ordinance could be subject to a minimum $500 fine. The township already bans the distribution of single-use plastic bags.

2 weeks ago

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Fed-up Eagles push back on criticism of tush push ahead of playoff rematch with Rams

The Philadelphia Eagles are defending their controversial tush push play amid criticism from people around the NFL.

2 weeks ago

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Greater Philadelphia immigrants fuel population, economic growth, report says

Here are six key takeaways from the report and a panel discussion hosted by The Welcoming Center and WHYY on Thursday.

3 weeks ago

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At vigil for Charlie Kirk in Northeast Philly, a call for healing

The conservative activist’s supporters mourned his death, and many said they hoped his example might bring the country closer.

3 weeks ago

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‘Peer pressure’: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer holds listening sessions on the causes of gang and gun violence

Wilmington community activists and state officials discussed various causes of gun violence, including poverty and lack of positive male influences.

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Lawnside Historical Society marks 35th anniversary of preserving Underground Railroad and borough history

The organization will celebrate with new exhibits and an interpretation of Harriet Tubman.

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