Philadelphia
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Philly DJ Marty Geez will bring the party to the polls on Election Day
“We need as much participation as possible, and music is the one thing that everybody likes. It brings everybody together.”
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Josh Shapiro and group of governors urge Philadelphians to vote early
Josh Shapiro and a group of Democratic governors had a simple message for Philadelphians on Sunday: take advantage of early voting throughout the city. Voters can visit satellite offices throughout the city to apply for and fill out their ballot.
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WATCH: Tortoise chomps on watermelon at Philadelphia Zoo
Watch this tortoise chomp on a watermelon at the Philadelphia Zoo!
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The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on
Dockworkers in Philadelphia and 35 other US ports began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation, even though some progress had been reported in latest contract talks.
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Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader and former Phillie, has died at age 83
Rose, who helped the Philadelphia Phillies win their first World Series in 1980, was one of the most exciting players in baseball history, though his off-field activities tarnished his formidable achievements on the diamond.
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Philadelphia’s district attorney scores legal win against Republican impeachment bid
The decision was a victory for Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, a Democrat, following his impeachment by the Republican-controlled House of Representatives in 2022.
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Philadelphia mayor reveals details of 76ers deal to build arena near Chinatown
The agreement reached earlier this month calls for the Sixers to finance the entire project, called “76 Place,” with no city funding. It includes a provision that would let the team make annual payments in lieu of taxes.
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Philadelphia mayor strikes deal with the 76ers on new downtown arena
Mayor Cherelle Parker announced Wednesday that she has forged a deal with team owners to keep the NBA franchise in town and will send it to city council. The decision comes despite objections from nearby Chinatown residents and just weeks after New Jersey’s governor offered $400 million in tax breaks to build the site across…
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PA college students rally with Gen Z congressman amid youth vote effort
Maxwell Frost, Congress’ youngest member, rallied with Gen Z voters in Philadelphia on Saturday. Gen Z voters have shifted their support for Kamala Harris ahead of the election
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6 Black-owned restaurants in Philadelphia to try
Support Black-owned restaurants at these 6 great spots.
