The city’s new director of Latino engagement is an unfamiliar face, but other Latino leaders have high hopes for him
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In warning for Trump, Nikki Haley wins almost 17 per cent of Pennsylvania’s primary vote
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Philly’s Sapphira Cristál placed second on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ but won Miss Congeniality
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Analysis: Voters got first true 2024 week with Trump on trial, Biden on the trail
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Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Lori and George Schappell, Long-Surviving Conjoined Twins, Die at 62: They were distinct people who pursued different lives. “Get past this already, everybody ...
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Fifteen members of the storied Kennedy political family endorsed US President Joe Biden at a Philadelphia campaign event, with some joining him onstage ...
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Quick Glance: Biden Secures Kennedy Family Endorsement Amid RFK Jr Controversy
- Fifteen members of the Kennedy political dynasty backed U.S. President Joe Biden at an event in Philadelphia, distancing themselves from Robert F. Kennedy Jr's independent candidacy.
- Biden, a Democrat, faces a rematch with Republican Donald Trump in November, with concerns arising over potential spoiler effects from Kennedy's candidacy as a prominent anti-vaccine activist.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr, son of the late U.S. senator and presidential candidate, garners 15% voter support, contrasting with Biden's 39% and Trump's 38% in a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll.
- Kennedy family members are expected to assist local volunteers in supporting Biden's campaign, following their endorsement at an event in Philadelphia.
Rite Aid to close 16 more stores, including 4 in Pa.: Since October, the company has announced in bankruptcy filings the closings of more than 400 stores.
pennlive.com/business/2024/04/rite-aid-to-close-16-more-stores-including-4-in-pa.html
Trump calls for 'election integrity' again. It's same ploy he used in 2020 and 2016.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/23/trump-election-integrity-2024-lies-voter-fraud/73414481007/
Kennedy Family to Endorse Biden, in a Show of Force Against RFK Jr.: Well-known members of the storied political family endorsed the president in Philadelphia ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/us/politics/biden-kennedys-rfk-jr.html
To compete for scarce teachers, the Mastery Charter network is bumping up its starting salaries to $60K
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SEPTA flips the switch on its website to highlight new ‘Metro’ branding: The goal is to have new directional signs and symbols in place before Philadelphia hosts ...
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Help! Megabus Canceled My Trip But Won’t Refund the Booking Fee.: A traveler spent $53.98 to reserve a bus ride from Philadelphia to Boston ...
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Beloved clothing retailer plans to close 3 stores in Pa.: The company has 23 stores in Pennsylvania.
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Across Pa., 12% of Democratic voters snubbed Joe Biden. Not all of them live in big cities.
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McGillin’s is celebrating bartender John Doyle’s 50th work anniversary with a yearlong party
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Encampment set up at Penn to protest Israel-Hamas war; colleges have taken varied approaches to demonstrators
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Are we all saying ‘Passyunk’ wrong?: The word Passyunk today is something of a defining Philadelphia word. We found five different pronunciations.
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Ship repair facility to close; dozens of employees to be laid off: The facility is expected to close in June.
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Haverford College is getting $25 million from ‘the godfather of Asian private equity’ for an institute on ethics
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Hydel retain Girls’ 4x100m title at Penn Relays - Jamaica Observer: PHILADELPHIA, USA— Hydel High defended their High School girls' Championships of America ...
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This Philly penthouse can be yours for $26 million, or $25,000 a month: Agents who sell Philadelphia's most expensive penthouses said that after a lackluster ...
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Regulators close Philadelphia-based Republic First Bank, first US bank failure this year
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Biden to Run Ads Across Pennsylvania Attacking Trump on the Economy: Winning the state, where he narrowly defeated Donald J. Trump in 2020, is crucial to his ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/17/us/politics/biden-pennsylvania-ads.html
Quick Glance: Trump Narrows Gap with Young Voters, Biden's Lead Shrinks - Survey Results
- A new poll shows that former President Donald Trump continues to reduce his deficit with young voters compared to President Joe Biden.
- In the Harvard Youth Poll released on Thursday, Biden leads among 18- to 29-year-olds with 45 percent compared to 37 percent for Trump, while 16 percent are undecided.
- Biden holds a significant lead among likely voters who are non-white or female. He outperforms Trump by 47 points among college graduates and by 23 points among students.
- The survey also indicates that Trump's younger supporters are much more enthusiastic about the former president than their peers who support Biden, and that Biden's approval rating among young adults is only at 31 percent.
How to get free pretzels for National Pretzel Day at Auntie Anne’s, Philly Pretzel Factory
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Celebrate National Pretzel Day: Auntie Anne's, Wetzel's Pretzels among places to get deals
usatoday.com/story/money/food/2024/04/25/national-pretzel-day-2024/73398995007/
Pa’s primary will cement Casey, McCormick as nominees in a battleground US Senate race
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Quick Glance: Pennsylvania's U.S. Senate Showdown: Casey vs. McCormick
- Bob Casey and David McCormick's primary victories set the stage for a high-stakes U.S. Senate contest in Pennsylvania.
- The upcoming general election campaign promises to be intense, with Casey's focus on 'greedflation' and McCormick challenging his opponent's policies.
- The race holds significance in determining Senate control, with Casey as a Biden ally and McCormick endorsed by Trump, impacting the delicate Senate majority balance.
- The candidates' differing approaches to key issues like economy, immigration, and foreign policy will shape the outcome in a pivotal 2024 election year.
Zayn Malik talks life on his farm and how his 3-year-old helps with the animals: Although Zayn Malik prefers to keep his private life private, the singer opened ...
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Ex-Philadelphia police officer pleads guilty in shooting death of 12-year-old boy
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It’s official, Wawa breaks ground on first central Pa. store: The Philadelphia-area convenience store chain said Wednesday it expects to open six stores this ...
pennlive.com/life/2024/04/its-official-wawa-breaks-ground-on-first-central-pa-store.html
Priest stole from a Chester County parish and spent $40k on Candy Crush, other mobile games, police say
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Who is Jeff Yass, the TikTok billionaire pumping millions into the Texas voucher fight?
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A Daughter Reflects on What Philadelphia’s Chinatown Meant to Her Mother. - StoryCorps
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The Richest Man in Pennsylvania Is Not Having a Good Month: Jeff Yass' bets on DJT stock—and against one of the members of the Squad—are not looking so hot.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/jeff-yass-tiktok-bytedance-summer-lee-pennsylvania-trump-djt-not-a-good-month.html
This nonprofit is repairing Philly rowhouses one block at a time to keep residents in their homes
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Connecting community to the land: Earth Day on 52nd Street centers Lenape practices and stories
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Zayn Malik talks life on his farm and how his 3-year-old helps with the animals: Although Zayn Malik prefers to keep his private life private, the singer opened ...
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Why it won’t be clear how many people voted ‘uncommitted’ in Philadelphia: The "uncommitted" write-in campaign might never have a full tally of how ...
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Caught on camera: Bucks Co. Taco Bell manager saves choking baby: Surveillance video captured the moment a Taco Bell manager was hailed as a hero after helping ...
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Why you need to hear O'Jays, Teddy Pendergrass, MFSB, Harold Melvin: With the Philly Soul Sound Vol. 4 concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre on Saturday ...
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Muschett High athletes eager to compete at their first Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States - Muschett High School's track and field head coach, Garth Smythe ...
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N.J. Rabbi Fred Neulander, convicted of a murder-for-hire plot to kill his wife, has died in prison
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This snake had disappeared for half a century in New Jersey. It’s back. : “I was so excited I was hyperventilating,” said the herpetologist who found the first ...
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Five takeaways from the Pennsylvania primaries: Voters went to the polls for the Pennsylvania primaries on Tuesday, cementing races up and down the ticket in ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616827-pennsylvania-donald-trump-joe-biden-david-mccormick-bob-casey-summer-lee-nikki-haley/
Dawkins retain triple jump title at Penn Relays: PHILADELPHIA, United States — St Jago High’s Jade-Ann Dawkins retained her high school girls' triple jump title ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/25/dawkins-retain-triple-jump-title-penn-relays/
Philly DA withdraws arrest warrant for Democratic lawmaker : Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said due to new information that has come forward ...
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76ers' Joel Embiid Discusses Getting Treatment for Bell's Palsy During NBA Playoffs
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Quick Glance: Joel Embiid's Controversial Foul: Turning Point in Game 3
- Embiid scored 50 points in the game against the Knicks but was also involved in controversy.
- Embiid's 50 points led to a win in a contentious Game 3 where the Sixers trailed 2-1.
- A controversial foul by Embiid on Mitchell Robinson could have meant a premature end.
- The Knicks have doubts about the officiating and are getting ready for Game 4.
Best record stores in Philly: The best places to get vinyl in Philly on World Record Day (or any other day).
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Quick Glance: Unwarp Vinyl Records: Tips for Record Store Day 2024
- Record Store Day is an exciting day for music enthusiasts to find rare vinyl records.
- If your vinyl record is warped, there are various methods to flatten it, including using pressure and heat.
- Alternatively, you can purchase a record flattening machine or hire a professional to unwarp your records.
- A risky method involves heating the record between glass panels in an oven and hoping it regains its shape.
Center City SIPS, Philly’s summer-long happy hour, kicks off its 20th year anniversary in June
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Casey commits to 3 U.S. Senate debates; ‘See you there,’ McCormick says: U.S. Senate candidates will debate in Harrisburg, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/casey-commits-to-3-us-senate-debates-see-you-there-says-mccormick.html
The Guy Who Shoved a Planned Parenthood Volunteer Lost His Primary. This Won’t Be the Last You Hear of Him.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/pennsylvania-primary-2024-houck-fitzpatrick-abortion-planned-parenthood.html
Philadelphia-style hoagie shop announces it’s closing one unit in Cumberland County
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This Philly bus driver is also a substitute teacher and public transit activist: His ultimate goal is to meld his passions together and create a programme for ...
thestar.com.my/lifestyle/people/2024/04/27/this-philly-bus-driver-is-also-a-substitute-teacher-and-public-transit-activist
8 would-be robbers on dirt bikes chase, shoot teen on electric scooter in South Philly
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Pennsylvania primary: What to know before you vote, Biden back in Philadelphia: Biden's visit to Philly follows stops in Scranton and Pittsburgh earlier ...
inquirer.com/politics/election/live/joe-biden-philadelphia-pennsylvania-primary-election-20240418.html
Philadelphia police shot a reportedly armed man after a domestic dispute in East Mount Airy; a hammer was recovered
inquirer.com/crime/philadelphia-police-shooting-mount-airy-20240421.html
U.S. Marshals arrest suspect wanted in 2023 Harrisburg triple shooting: Shawn Jason was wanted by the Harrisburg Police Department for three counts of criminal ...
pennlive.com/news/2024/04/us-marshals-arrest-suspect-wanted-in-2023-harrisburg-triple-shooting.html
Ex-news anchor Janelle Stelson to take on GOP Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania: Former local news anchor Janelle Stelson is projected to win the Democratic ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4616614-ex-news-anchor-janelle-stelson-to-take-on-gop-rep-scott-perry-in-pennsylvania/
Joe Biden stops at Philly Wawa with Mayor Cherelle Parker: The president got an Italian hoagie with American cheese (odd), six soft pretzels ...
inquirer.com/politics/clout/joe-biden-wawa-philly-20240418.html
Meet the team of drag performers behind Philly queen Sapphira Cristál’s larger-than-life ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ looks
inquirer.com/entertainment/tv/sapphira-cristal-runway-designers-rupauls-drag-race-season-16-20240418.html
Fired Philly cop Ryan Pownall, whose murder case in controversial shooting was dismissed by judge, can get job back, arbitrator rules
inquirer.com/news/philadelphia/philly-police-officer-ryan-pownall-arbitration-reinstated-20240425.html
Wild coyote believed to have snatched a dog was caught in Delco: Authorities believe it may be the same animal that snatched a dog from a yard last week.
inquirer.com/life/coyote-dog-delco-broomall-20240418.html
Penn Relays 2024: Time, tickets, parking and everything you need to know before you go
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Voter turnout didn’t even hit 30% in Pennsylvania’s presidential primary: Joe Biden received fewer votes than he did in the 2020 primary, and Donald Trump's vote ...
inquirer.com/politics/inq2/voter-turnout-map-pennsylvania-primary-2024-20240424.html
A Main Line estate once owned by a Campbell Soup heir is going to auction: Minimum bids for Linden Hill in Gladwyne are set well below its previous list price.
inquirer.com/real-estate/main-line-estate-linden-hill-monk-road-online-auction-20240425.html
Childcare costs ‘more than a mortgage’ per kid, forcing Philly parents to make tough choices
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Philly DA Larry Krasner is running for a third term, sources say: Plus: We've got news on who's paying for a Mayor Cherelle Parker "public service ...
inquirer.com/politics/clout/larry-krasner-reelection-cherelle-parker-ad-20240419.html
Chester County GOP lawsuit could block some mail ballots from being counted in Tuesday’s primary
inquirer.com/politics/election/chester-county-republican-lawsuit-elections-poll-watchers-20240419.html
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta wins Democratic primary for auditor general against Mark Pinsley
inquirer.com/politics/election/pennsylvania-auditor-general-democratic-primary-election-20240423.html
House for sale in Northants village complete with its own graveyard: Any buyer will have to allow people access to the tombstones, but visitors are said to be ...
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Jury awards $16 million to a Philly man whose death row murder conviction was overturned
inquirer.com/crime/jimmy-dennis-exoneration-verdict-millions-philadelphia-20240426.html
Mamajuana is bringing an enormous Latin fusion party to Fishtown : Fishtown's nightlife district has Mamajuana Cafe, a cavernous newcomer that offers a Latin ...
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Sheetz accused of racially discriminating with worker background checks: Sheetz's policy of screening applicants' criminal history disproportionately affects ...
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There’s a Philadelphia WNBA expansion bid, but no one’s saying who’s involved: Speaking at the WNBA draft, Collingswood-born commissioner Cathy Engelbert ...
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Anthony Roth Costanzo is named Opera Philadelphia’s new leader: Costanzo has been a child actor, producer, impresario, fundraiser — and has been called "the ...
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Man charged in wrong-way fatal crash on I-95 in South Philadelphia: The crash killed 21-year-old Thaduba Turay, who lived in Delaware County and was a junior at ...
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Sketch in N.Y. apartment turns out to be rare Revolutionary War drawing: The 1777 depiction of Continental Army soldiers and their female companions is set to go ...
washingtonpost.com/history/2024/04/14/revolutionary-war-sketch-simitiere-museum/
Knicks' Josh Hart, Jalen Brunson Fire Back at Philadelphia's Outcry Over Villanova Tweet
si.com/nba/2024/04/24/knicks-josh-hart-jalen-brunson-fire-back-villanova-tweet
UPenn swarmed by anti-Israel protesters who set up encampments on campus: 'Source of fear'
nypost.com/2024/04/25/us-news/upenn-swarmed-by-anti-israel-protesters-who-set-up-encampment-on-campus/
Quick Glance: USC Main Commencement Canceled Amid Gaza War Protests
- Protests against the Israel-Hamas war prompt the cancellation of USC's main graduation ceremony and numerous arrests at campuses nationwide.
- Universities are grappling with protests that could disrupt upcoming commencement ceremonies and are considering changes to regulations regarding encampments and exams.
- Some students demand schools sever ties with Israel, leading to accusations of antisemitism and concerns about safety on campus.
- The wave of protests, inspired by events at Columbia University, has led to civil rights investigations into universities facing protests and complaints of discrimination amidst the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Jury expected to start deliberating in extortion trial for John Dougherty and his nephew
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Starting with his favorite cheesesteak haunt, Kobe Bryant's spirit is all over Philadelphia
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PHA shares initial redevelopment plans for Bartram Village in Southwest Philadelphia
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