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Wednesday, Jun 19

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Philadelphia declares first heat health emergency of the year

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The city will open cooling centers and a heat-related health line.

‘Gittin’ Funky’ with Kid ‘n Play for Philadelphia’s Juneteenth celebration

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African American Museum in Philadelphia's annual Juneteenth Block Party with Kid 'n Play and free museum day.

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Willie Mays in Philadelphia: The notable moments here, from his MLB debut to one last curtain call

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The baseball icon, who died Tuesday at 93, hit 61 home runs against the Phillies in his career, but had to wait awhile before breaking through.

79 days until kickoff: Every Philadelphia Eagles player to wear No. 79

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The history of the No. 79 with the Philadelphia Eagles.

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Honoring history and celebrating freedom at the Juneteenth Block Party in Philadelphia

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Juneteenth celebrations are taking place across the Delaware Valley, and one of the biggest kicked off in the Old City section of Philadelphia.

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Woman killed after car crashes into tree along the Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia

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A woman was killed after her car crashed into a tree on Tuesday afternoon along the Roosevelt Boulevard in Northeast Philadelphia.

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Two Philadelphia children’s choirs move toward becoming one

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Separate choirs for boys and girls will remain, but an all-gender chorus will make its debut.

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Historic US Ship in Philadelphia in Search of New Home After Rent Dispute

The SS United States, a historic ship that still holds the transatlantic speed record it set more than 70 years ago, must leave its berth on the Delaware River in Philadelphia by Sept. 12, a federal judge says. The decision …

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Victim shot to death by masked gunman in Southwest Philadelphia

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A masked gunman shot a man to death in Southwest Philadelphia early Wednesday morning.

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Juneteenth events happening in the Philadelphia region

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Municipalities across the Philadelphia tri-state region are joining national celebrations of Juneteenth, marking the 4th year it has been recognized as a federal holiday.

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Philadelphia ‘walking artist’ heads to Texas for 51-mile walk in the state where Juneteenth began

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Ken Johnston is walking again. Philadelphia's "walking artist" traveled to Texas to start a 51-mile Juneteenth Walk, from Galveston to Houston, joined by a longtime friend who grew up in Texas.

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Netflix plans to open two permanent in-person experience venues, in Dallas and near Philadelphia, in 2025, a continuation of its previous pop-ups (Todd Spangler/Variety)

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Netflix plans to open two permanent in-person experience venues, in Dallas and near Philadelphia, in 2025, a continuation of its previous pop-ups — They're not exactly theme parks, but the new Netflix Houses — to open next year in King of…

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City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation CIO Allen Mehta Selected as 2024 Philadelphia Titan 100

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City of Philadelphia Department of Aviation CIO Allen Mehta Selected as 2024 Philadelphia Titan 100

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AM Best Revises Outlooks to Stable for Philadelphia Contributionship Group

AM Best reports it has has revised the outlooks to stable from negative and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of “a-” (Excellent) of the members of the Philadelphia…

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Body of 30-year-old man pulled from Schuylkill River in Philadelphia

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The 30-year-old man was pulled from the water near the 2400 block of Walnut Street just after 6 p.m. Tuesday.

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Philadelphia Mayor Parker signs 3 public safety bills, including ban on bump stocks

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The bill comes on the heels of several high-profile shootings involving devices that effectively turn a gun into a fulling automatic weapon.

Tuesday, Jun 18

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Philadelphia outlaws bump stocks days after Supreme Court rejects federal ban

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The local ban, which takes effect immediately and bars anyone from manufacturing or buying the devices in Philadelphia, is almost certain to be challenged in court.

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Philadelphia police identify officer who shot dirt bike rider during traffic stop

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Philadelphia police have identified the officer who shot a dirt bike rider as he allegedly reached for a gun during a weekend traffic stop.