The SS United States will not be leaving South Philadelphia early Saturday morning. The start of its trip that ultimately will end off the coast of the Florida Panhandle has …
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Domestic workers would get more protections against retaliation from their employers under new bill
Philadelphia's domestic worker community could get additional protections against wrongful termination and wage theft with a new bill that was introduced Thursday in City Council. The POWER Act — which …
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City plans security measures, road closures on Super Bowl Sunday to manage expected influx of Eagles fans
City officials are making preparations for potentially large crowds in Philadelphia on Sunday both before and after the Eagles take on the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX. There …
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Former Penn swimmers sue university over trans athlete Lia Thomas competing in 2022 Ivy League championships
Three former University of Pennsylvania swimmers have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the school and other organizations for allegedly violating Title IX by allowing Lia Thomas, a transgender woman, to …
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Jalen Hurts Foundation is selling ‘1 Mission’ T-shirts to raise money for Philly school supplies
Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts is raising money to support Philadelphia schools as he and his teammates prepare for Super LIX in New Orleans on Sunday. The Jalen Hurts Foundation, which …
Less than a week after a medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia killed seven people and injured 24, the city launched a fundraiser for its victims. The One Philly Fund, …
UPDATE (Feb. 6 at 9:55 a.m.): The SS United States' shift from Pier 82 to Pier 80 in South Philadelphia has been pushed back to 8:21 p.m. Thursday, at the …
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Philly zoo, hospital, food bank and animal shelter place Super Bowl wagers with Kansas City counterparts
The Super Bowl isn't just a chance for two cities to cheer their home teams onto victory (though that said, go Birds). It's also an opportunity to make money. Betting …
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30 Philly businesses plan to close for Super Bowl Sunday to protest Trump’s immigration policies
While Philly will be bustling Sunday with hopeful Eagles fans cramming into bars and restaurants to watch the Super Bowl, more than two dozen businesses around the city will be …
The identify of the seventh person killed by the medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia has been identified as Steven Dreuitt, a 37-year-old city resident, officials said Wednesday. Dreuitt was …