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Man killed, woman injured after rowhome fire in Philadelphia's Logan section

6abc.com 12/11 5:16A 6abc Digital Staff

Fire crews pulled a 60-year-old woman from the house, suffering from some serious burns. A male victim was found dead inside the house.

Two-car crash causes vehicle to slam into Philadelphia home

6abc.com 12/10 11:06P 6abc Digital Staff

The impact of that collision sent one vehicle careening into the garage of a home.

Hurts and Eagles still control NFC East after Cowboys match them on top

6abc.com 12/10 11:06P 6abc Digital Staff

Philadelphia has consecutive losses for the first time this season, this one coming a week after their 42-19 home loss to NFC West-leading San Francisco.

President Joe Biden set to visit Philadelphia firehouse on Monday

6abc.com 12/10 11:06P 6abc Digital Staff

In September, the Philadelphia Fire Department received a $22 million federal grant.

Related: Biden to announce $22.4M grant for Philadelphia Fire Department Monday CBS Philly (News)

Students and local leaders rally against antisemitism in Philadelphia

6abc.com 12/10 11:06P Briana Smith

Words of encouragement resonated with the hundreds of people participating in the rally at Congregation Rodeph Shalom.

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District Celebrates 13th Annual Computer Science Education Week

Philadelphia City School District News 12/7 8:27A Marissa

The School District of Philadelphia is celebrating its 13th annual Computer Science Education Week, a weeklong celebration that highlights the District’s commitment to digital literacy and coding....

Announcing a Swing Space

Philadelphia City School District News 12/6 3:00A Laurie

SHQIP | ???? | ?? | Français | ?????   | Português |  P??????  |  Español  |  Vi?t Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, I hope this letter finds you and your family...

December Senior of the Month – Linda Basheir

Philadelphia City School District News 12/5 7:00A Amina

School: Lincoln High School Nominator: Taara Green Linda Basheir, is truly impressive. She is an exceptional student who speaks three languages, holds an honors status, and serves as the Head...

December Senior of the Month – Aichata Diarra

Philadelphia City School District News 12/5 6:00A Amina

School: Carver Engineering and Science Nominator: John Taylor Baranik Everyone you meet who knows Aichata can’t help but tell you what a great student, great person, and great kid Aichata is. She...

Pa. Dept. of Education, School District of Philadelphia visits Lingelbach School

PhillyTrib.com (The Learning Key) 12/4 11:15P Chanel Hill Tribune Staff Writer

Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Khalid N. Mumin, State Rep. Stephen Kinsey and School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington Sr. recently...

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Ski masks ban could help decrease crime in Philadelphia

PhillyTrib.com (Commentary) 12/7 5:00P

Philadelphia City Council members voted last week to ban the wearing of ski masks in some public places.

With Daddy and Me, Llyod Freeman hopes to see more Black and brown faces in ballet

PhillyTrib.com (Lifestyle) 12/5 3:30A Jamyra Perry Tribune Corresponde

When people think of the ballet, words like boring, stuffy and old may come to mind, but Philadelphia Ballet Board Trustee Lloyd Freeman wants to change that and says that...

Philadelphia reduces school-based arrests by 91% since 2013 – researchers explain the effects of...

PhillyTrib.com (Commentary) 12/4 5:00P Amanda Nemoyer Naomi Goldstein

Across the United States, arrest rates for young people under age 18 have been declining for decades. However, the proportion of youth arrests associated with school incidents...

Cheyney University is still and forever will be accredited

PhillyTrib.com (Commentary) 12/4 6:41A adillon@phillytrib.com

This is volume 32 of my monthly column entitled “Black Dollars Matter.” As I point out each month, this column is generally designed to compel Philadelphia’s white-owned and...

Sylvester Stallone returns to Philadelphia – and the steps he made famous – for inaugural ‘Rocky...

NBC10.com (Entertainment News) 12/4 3:07A Mike Gavin

Thousands welcomed Sylvester Stallone as he visited the Philadelphia steps he made famous in "Rocky" nearly five decades ago.

Related: Watch Sylvester Stallone and young fan reenact famous ‘Rocky' scene in Philadelphia NBC10.com (Entertainment News)

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The Most Iconic Philly Dishes

Philly Eater 12/10 7:16P Ernest Owens

$140 cheesesteak at Barclay’s Prime. | Barclay’s Prime The best places for cheesesteaks, water ice, cannolis, and other iconic Philly foods Everyone knows what you’re supposed to eat in Philadelphia:...

Italian restaurant Oltremare brings flavors of the Amalfi Coast to Rittenhouse

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 12/9 3:39A Franki Rudnesky

Oltremare, a new Italian restaurant by chef and restaurateur Townsend Wentz, opened Friday at 2121 Walnut Street. The seafood-forward restaurant will serve handmade pastas,...

FLIPT Burger & Shake Restaurant Opens in Rivers Casino

Philly Grub 12/8 10:57A Marilyn Johnson

Guests will flip for FLIPT , the newest dining option in the Marketplace at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. Ribbon cutting at FLIPT in Rivers Casino The burger-and-shake restaurant is unique to Rush...

Boothwyn McDonald’s Opens with Santa and Free Big Macs

Philly Grub 12/8 8:24A Marilyn Johnson

On December 16, Doane Family Enterprises is opening their Boothwyn McDonald s at 659 Conchester Highway, formerly located at 518 Conchester Highway. The holiday themed grand opening is wrapped in the...

Top Restaurants and Bars to Catch Live Music in Bux-Mont

Philly Eater 12/7 9:12P Sam Herring

Dinner at McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn. | McCoole’s at the Historic Red Lion Inn 10 hotspots for a great time in Bucks and Montgomery counties In Bucks and Montgomery counties, you will find...

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Handing out 10 awards from the Eagles-Cowboys game

PhillyVoice - Sports 12/10 7:15P Jimmy Kempski

For the second straight week, the Philadelphia Eagles played an uncompetitive game and lost by three scores. Worse, those losses were to a new rival in the San Francisco 49ers...

Eagles still control NFC East, will need help for No. 1 seed

PhillyVoice - Sports 12/10 4:35P Evan Macy

The Eagles didn't look like the best team in the NFC Sunday night. They didn't even look like the best team in the NFC East.

Jalen Hurts, Philadelphia Eagles underwhelm in loss vs. Dallas Cowboys

CBS Philly (Sports) 12/10 4:30P CBS Philadelphia

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Dak Prescott threw for two touchdowns, Brandon Aubrey made four field goals to start his career a record 30-for-30, and the Dallas Cowboys pulled even in...

Related: Philadelphia Eagles vs. Dallas Cowboys: Live updates and more CBS Philly (Sports)

Final observations: Cowboys 33, Eagles 13

PhillyVoice - Sports 12/10 4:29P Shamus Clancy

The Cowboys crushed the Eagles on Sunday Night Football, but the Birds remain in control of the NFC East. Here are takeaways from the primetime matchup.

Related: First half observations: Cowboys 24, Eagles 6 PhillyVoice - Sports

Live updates / open thread: Eagles at Cowboys

PhillyVoice - Sports 12/10 1:22P Jimmy Kempski

The 10-2 Philadelphia Eagles suffered a bad blowout loss to the San Francisco 49ers last Sunday, and have faced a rough week of scrutiny in its aftermath. One way to quiet the...

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Navigating Philadelphia: Ideal Neighborhoods for Medical Residents

Philly Living 12/7 10:44A Eric Laylon

Key Takeaways: Renting in Philadelphia is difficult. Philly is a vast city with many choices of areas to live. This post will help give insights into the top areas that many other medical residents...

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Legislation of Poppers: Navigating Global Perspectives

PhillyBite Healthy 12/9 2:16A phillybite.com@gmail.com (Philly

UNITED KINGDOM - Poppers, a colloquial term for alkyl nitrites, have found widespread use as recreational drugs, primarily within the LGBTQ+ community, to enhance sensory experiences, especially...

Pennsylvania looks to expand access to doulas in 2024

Philly Voice (Health) 12/8 10:43A Cassie Miller, Pennsylvania Capi

Doula services are not currently covered by Medicaid in Pennsylvania, something industry groups and the Department of Human Services are hoping to change. The state agency...

Married couples tend to share high blood pressure, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 12/8 7:51A Kristin Hunt

Researchers found that married couples tend to share hypertension. High blood pressure was observed across couples in India, China, England and the United States in a new...

What does weight-inclusive health care mean?

Philly Voice (Health) 12/7 5:19P Lauren Butler, Texas State Unive

Weight-inclusive health care seeks to help patient attain better health without requiring weight loss. It includes eating for overall well-being rather than for the number of...

Exercise can improve metastatic breast cancer patients' quality of life, study finds

Philly Voice (Health) 12/7 12:01P Franki Rudnesky

Metastatic breast cancer patients who took part in a nine-month exercise program reported an improved quality of life and less pain and fatigue compared to patients who did...

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