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Philadelphia man sentenced to 10 years in prison for illegally selling guns

NBC10.com (Local) 4/20 5:26A Cherise Lynch

A Philadelphia man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for orchestrating the straw purchase and resale of over 60 guns.

Health officials warn of rise in 'highly contagious' whooping cough in Philadelphia region

6abc.com 4/19 11:59P Caroline Goggin

Whooping cough is caused by a bacteria spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The main symptom is a severe cough.

American Airlines announces round trip flight to Brazil for Eagles season opener

6abc.com 4/19 8:47P 6abc Digital Staff

The nonstop flight will leave from Philadelphia and arrive in Sao Paulo, Brazil on September 5.

Festivals, events lead to weekend road closures in Philly

NBC10.com (Local) 4/19 7:47P Dan Stamm, Caron LeNoir-Kelly an

Spring has sprung in Philadelphia and with warmer weather and longer days come those weekend community events that can cause traffic headaches for drivers in the City of...

Philadelphia settles opioid lawsuit with Walgreen's for $110M

NBC10.com (Local) 4/19 7:22P

Philadelphia on Friday announced a $110 million settlement with pharmacy chain Walgreens for what the City said was "the company’s role in supplying and perpetuating the...

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Graduation is around the Corner!

Philadelphia City School District News 4/18 8:00A Laurie

SHQIP  |  ????  |  ??  |  Français  |  ?????   |  Português  |  P??????  |  Español  |  Vi?t April 18, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Graduation is right...

The PSSA Testing Window for the 23-24 SY Opens Next Week

Philadelphia City School District News 4/17 4:00A Laurie

SHQIP | ???? | ?? | Français | ?????   | Português | P?????? | Español | Vi?t April 17, 2024 Dear School District of Philadelphia Families, Students in grades 3-8 will be participating in the...

Important Announcement Regarding Leveling

Philadelphia City School District News 4/16 4:40A Laurie

Please use your preferred translation service to read in your language Dear School District of Philadelphia Community, For some time, the District had a practice of initiating a Fall process called...

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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...

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The Roots Picnic keeps evolving — but in a good way

PhillyTrib.com (Entertainment) 4/19 6:15A Kathia Woods Tribune Corresponde

There are certain traditions that occur in Philadelphia once the weather turns warm, The Roots Picnic being the most anticipated. Tariq Trotter, best know as Black Thought,...

What's the 411?

PhillyTrib.com (Entertainment) 4/19 2:00A Patty Jackson Tribune Correspond

Kevin Hart is coming home! The Philly native is embarking on a series of intimate shows and will be at the Met Philadelphia on Dec. 4. Also, the Netflix special about Hart...

Frankie Beverly honored with street renaming in Germantown

PhillyTrib.com (Lifestyle) 4/16 4:00A Jamyra Perry Tribune Corresponde

Philadelphia may be known as the birthplace of liberty, but it has also birthed some of the most notable acts in music. On May 18, one of those superstars, Frankie Beverly,...

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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Wokworks will open its first Jersey Shore location in Margate this summer

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 4/19 7:42A Michaela Althouse

Fast-casual stir-fry chain Wokworks will open a new location in Margate in June. Owner Brennan Foxman said the new spot will add options including peach yuzu slushies and dry...

Guy Fieri's Chophouse to close at Bally's Atlantic City casino, making way for Park Place Prime

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 4/19 6:46A Michael Tanenbaum

Guy Fieri's Chophouse restaurant at Bally's Atlantic City Hotel & Casino will close on April 25 after a decade-long run. The casino plans to replace the concept with Park...

Inside The Ground, the New Plant-Centric Café in Rittenhouse

Philly Eater 4/18 10:44P Ernest Owens

Cody Aldrich Photography for The Ground An exclusive first-look inside the coffee-bubble tea-plant shop that’s sprouting up in Center City As spring continues to awaken, another new café begins to...

The Best Caviar and Tinned Fish in Philly

Philly Eater 4/18 7:20P George Banks-Weston

Mike Prince for River Twice. Caviar and tinned fish are trending in popularity at Philly specialty markets, cafes, and restaurants The growing popularity of tinned fish and caviar has created a...

McGillin’s Olde Ale House Celebrates Bartender John Doyle’s 50th Anniversary

Philly Grub 4/18 8:08A Marilyn Johnson

John Doyle started working at McGillin’s Olde Ale House in April 1974, making him the longest-serving bartender at Philadelphia’s oldest operating bar. And likely in the city, state and, the country!...

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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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Daniel Jeremiah talks Eagles ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft

PhillyVoice - Sports 4/20 12:22A Jimmy Kempski

On Wednesday, former Philadelphia Eagles scout and current NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah spent a couple hours answering questions from reporters about the 2024 NFL...

Where to celebrate "The Tortured Poets Department" in Philly, Record Store Day 2024, Bad Bunny this...

CBS Philly (Sports) 4/19 10:56A Jessica MacAulay

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- If you think you're coming down with something that isn't allergy-related but is leaving you looking out the window for long periods and wishing to be...

The Ultimate Guide to Netball Drills: Techniques to Boost Your Game at Every Level

Philadelphia Sports Nation 4/19 6:58A PHLSportsNation

Are you prepared to take your netball skills to unprecedented levels of mastery ? Your journey begins here! Within this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a voyage through a rich tapestry of...

Eagles' Jalen Hurts donates $200K for new air conditioning at Philadelphia schools

NBC10.com (Sports) 4/19 5:58A Cherise Lynch

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has donated $200,000 to fund air conditioning at several local schools.

Related: Jalen Hurts donates $200K to 10 Philadelphia school district schools for air conditioning units CBS Philly (Sports)

How a group of Phillies fans are using every triple this season to give back

PhillyVoice - Sports 4/19 5:23A Nick Tricome

Phillies fan group the Phandemic Krew is donating $100 to the PSPCA for every triple hit this season in memory of one their own.

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Medicare's push to improve chronic care attracts businesses, but not many doctors

Philly Voice (Health) 4/19 9:01A Phil Galewitz and Holly K. Hacke

Medicare's Chronic Care Management service reduces emergency room and inpatient hospital visits and lowers total health spending, but uptake has been sluggish. Just 4% of...

Removing PFAS from public water systems will cost billions and take time

Philly Voice (Health) 4/19 7:59A Kyle Doudrick, University of Not

The Environmental Protection Agency in April finalized the first enforceable federal limits for six types of PFAS in drinking water systems. Meeting these new limits won't be...

Listen to your head…but listen to your gut, too

Philly Voice (Health) 4/19 3:55A The IBX Insights Team

Did you know that there’s a “second brain” living in your gut? While it might not be responsible for developing thoughts and ideas, it does control the release of enzymes and...

Healthy Recipe: Apple Blackberry Oat Muffins

Philly Voice (Health) 4/18 6:15A Jackie Gentilesco, For Independe

Try a delicious new recipe!

A new job benefit aims to help Philly workers improve their well-being

Philly Voice (Health) 4/17 8:27A Courtenay Harris Bond

The 26,000 city workers in Philadelphia now have access to On the Goga, a corporate wellness platform that offers workshops on stress reduction, healthy recipes, desk yoga...

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