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The Menders repair clothes and restore diginity for Philadelphia's unhoused community

6abc.com 4/16 8:50A CCG

They can fix anything: Meet the Menders. A volunteer team at Philly's Broad Street Ministry who repair clothing for the city's unhoused population.

Teen shot in Philadelphia's Germantown section after answering door while babysitting young cousins

6abc.com 4/16 6:02A Corey Davis

Police say the victim was in a family member's apartment with his two young cousins and another teenager when the shooter knocked at the door and fired the shots.

Teen boy shot inside apartment. Bullets narrowly miss sleeping girls he was babysitting

NBC10.com (Local) 4/16 1:48A Brenna Weick and Dan Stamm

A 16-year-old was babysitting two little girls when Philadelphia police said someone knocked on the door. When the teen opened the apartment door the person on the other side...

Teenager shot while babysitting two young children in East Mount Airy

CBS Philly (News) 4/16 1:08A CBS Philadelphia

A 16-year-old babysitter looking after two young family members was rushed to the hospital overnight after he was shot inside an East Mount Airy apartment, Philadelphia police...

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Award-winning Chestnut Hill principal known for her hugs inspired by her grandfather's story

CBS Philly (News) 4/16 12:56A Wakisha Bailey

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Corinne Scioli showed us a picture of her grandfather and recalled the first time she knew she was destined to teach. "I just started writing my name on the dirt," Scioli said....

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Good news in the district

PhillyTrib.com (The Learning Key) 4/16 12:00A chill@phillytrib.com

Youth job and college fair held at South Philadelphia High School

March Teacher of the Month -Carly Barrist

Philadelphia City School District News 4/9 8:00A Amina

Autism Support Teacher at Richard R. Wright Elementary School , Carly Barrist has been named Teacher of the Month for April, and it is clear why she has earned this prestigious honor. Carly maintains...

March Senior of the Month -Jayliah Johnson

Philadelphia City School District News 4/9 8:00A Amina

Jayliah is one of five siblings (all girls! one is her twin who loves to make sure everyone knows is older, Jayliah laughs). She loves spending time with her family and her beloved dog, Brooklyn. All...

March Senior of the Month -Adia Davis

Philadelphia City School District News 4/9 8:00A Amina

Adia Davis, a senior at Abraham Lincoln High School , has been named Senior of the Month for March. This honor recognizes Adia s exceptional leadership, dedication, and positive impact on her school...

SDP Connect: Spring Edition

Philadelphia City School District News 4/9 8:00A Jaden

If knowledge is power, then learning is a superpower. — Jim Kwik In This Issue What s Happening Now Our People Teacher & Senior of the Month Winners School of the Week April Features Telling Our...

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Jason Kelce receives two Emmy nominations for ‘Kelce' documentary

NBC10.com (Entertainment News) 4/10 12:52P Mike Gavin

The former Philadelphia Eagles center will look to add a new trophy to his collection.

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Fishtown's Meyers Brewing Co. to open taproom, mini golf in Cape May County

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 4/15 6:09A Michael Tanenbaum

Fishtown's Meyers Brewing Co. plans to open a new brewery and neighboring mini golf course next month in Ocean View, Cape May County. The upcoming taproom will be more...

The new Mamajuana Cafe in Fishtown aims to recreate the vibes of a Punta Cana vacation

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 4/12 8:56A Michaela Althouse

Mamajuana Cafe, a New York restaurant chain that serves Dominican food and sushi, will open its new Philadelphia location at 1000 Frankford Ave. in Fishtown on Thursday, April...

Race Street Café’s Owner Stacy Wessel is The Wine School of Philadelphia’s 2024 Sommelier Student of...

Philly Grub 4/12 2:44A Marilyn Johnson

Keith Wallace of The Wine School of Philadelphia and Stacy Wessel of Race Street Café Keith Wallace, Founder of The Wine School of Philadelphia, has awarded Race Street Café’s Owner Stacy Wessel as...

Philly Food News Roundup – April

Philly Grub 4/11 3:24A Marilyn Johnson

Philly Grub, a stalwart in Philadelphia food news reporting, is on the cusp of its 16th Anniversary. This milestone marks a significant achievement and raises questions about...

Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Philadelphia

Philly Eater 4/10 7:21P Ernest Owens

Frankford Hall Where to take the whole family out to eat well Dining out with kids can be a challenge, but some restaurants make it easier with dedicated menus, roomy booths, and comfort food....

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The Best Mom Backpacks for Everything

Living Lesh 4/11 12:00A Iesha Vincent

With another little one on the way, I m gearing up to get back in the swing of newborn life again. I definitely feel more prepared with my second baby than I did with my first...

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How Long Can the Union Keep Surviving?

Philadelphia Sports Nation 4/15 9:39A Ryan Hall

Despite the Philadelphia Union s new identity, one thing has stayed the same. The Union can never be counted out. As the last remaining unbeaten team in MLS, how long can the...

The Tables Have Turnbulled – Should Spencer Turnbull Remain a Part of the Rotation into the Summer?

Philadelphia Sports Nation 4/15 8:50A Dylan Campbell

We’re just 16 games into Major League Baseball’s 2024 regular season, and the Philadelphia Phillies, currently 8-8, are in a state of flux. Like most other teams in baseball,...

NHL Playoff Push: What is the Flyers' final way in?

PhillyVoice - Sports 4/15 6:24A Nick Tricome

The Flyers are more than likely going to need an outright win over the Caps Tuesday night for 89 points, and then a prayer.

Uhre, Wagner rally unbeaten Philadelphia Union to 2-2 draw with Atlanta United

NBC10.com (Sports) 4/15 5:14A The Associated Press

Mikael Uhre and defender Kai Wagner scored the final two goals of the second half and the Philadelphia Union pulled out a 2-2 draw with Atlanta United to remain the lone...

Philadelphia Eagles, DeVonta Smith agree to 3-year contract extension

CBS Philly (Sports) 4/15 4:50A Tom Dougherty

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - The Philadelphia Eagles on Monday exercised DeVonta Smith's fifth-year option and agreed to a three-year contract extension with the wide receiver. The...

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People with obesity may benefit most when exercise is done in the evening

Philly Voice (Health) 4/15 10:14A Franki Rudnesky

Working out in the evening may be linked to a lower risk for cardiovascular disease, microvascular disease and premature death among people with obesity, according to a new...

Exceptional nurses can be nominated to receive IBX's Sunshine Award

Philly Voice (Health) 4/15 7:31A PhillyVoice Staff

Independence Blue Cross will honor three outstanding nurses with through its annual 'Celebrate Caring' campaign. The winners will receive the health insurer's Sunshine Award...

Understanding the importance of kidney health

Philly Voice (Health) 4/12 10:42A Peter Key, sponsored by Independ

When you think of your vital organs, you probably think of your heart and lungs. But your kidneys also play a big role in how your body functions.

CDC investigates botulism-like illnesses linked to possibly fake Botox injections

Philly Voice (Health) 4/12 10:17A Courtenay Harris Bond

People in several states have developed Botulism-like illnesses after receiving possibly fake Botox injections outside medical settings, prompting the U.S. Centers for Disease...

As bans spread, fluoride in drinking water divides communities across the U.S.

Philly Voice (Health) 4/12 6:10A Melba Newsome, KFF Health News

Hundreds of U.S. communities have stopped adding fluoride to their water supplies or voted to prevent its addition. Supporters of such bans argue that people should be given...

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