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Philadelphia's Fan Expo returns to Convention Center this weekend

6abc.com 5/4 2:16A Maggie Kent

The three-day event will run at the convention center through Sunday evening.

Philadelphia woman searching for answers 5 years after sister's stabbing death

6abc.com 5/4 2:16A Caroline Goggin

Friday marked five years since Merdis Williams' death. Her sister said even though time has passed, the pain still remains.

North Philadelphia fire leaves 65-year-old man dead

6abc.com 5/3 10:09P Leland Pinder

Neighbors say the man was an amputee, which may have prevented him from escaping.

Volunteers with the American Red Cross and Philadelphia Fire Dept. give out free smoke detectors

6abc.com 5/3 10:09P WPVI

Volunteers with the American Red Cross and Philadelphia Fire Dept. give out free smoke detectors

Philadelphia Zoo gets new western lowland gorilla as part of breeding program

6abc.com 5/3 4:16P 6abc Digital Staff

Guests can now visit her at the PECO Primate Reserve.

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The Philly School Experience Survey for Parents & Guardians is open now!

Philadelphia City School District News 5/1 8:00A Laurie

SHQIP | ???? | ?? | Français | ?????  | Português | P?????? | Español | Vi?t Dear School District of Philadelphia Parents and Guardians, The Philly School Experience Survey for Parents & Guardians is...

Award ceremony celebrates Philadelphia school district academic excellence

PhillyTrib.com (The Learning Key) 4/30 12:15A Chanel Hill Tribune Staff Writer

More than 600 School District of Philadelphia employees came together earlier this month for the the district’s inaugural Accelerate Philly awards.

Lindback Award honors leadership of 7 Philly principals

PhillyTrib.com (The Learning Key) 4/23 12:15A Chanel Hill Tribune Staff Writer

Seven principals within the School District of Philadelphia were honored last week for making significant leadership and humanitarian contributions in the schools they lead in...

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Charlotte Blake Alston wants to keep storytelling tradition alive — even in retirement

PhillyTrib.com (Entertainment) 4/30 4:30A Rita Charleston Tribune Correspo

A passionate advocate for sharing music with young children, Charlotte Blake Alston will give her final performance as host of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Children’s Concert...

Tyreek McDole comes to Philly to celebrate Philly's deep jazz roots

PhillyTrib.com (Entertainment) 4/26 5:30A Jamyra Perry Tribune Corresponde

Every April, the contributions of jazz music and its artists are celebrated nationwide; Philadelphia is no exception. From John Coltrane to Billie Holiday, Philadelphia has...

Leslie Odom Jr. always comes back to Philly, it's in his roots

PhillyTrib.com (Entertainment) 4/26 3:15A Rita Charleston Tribune Correspo

His roots are here in Philadelphia and he insists he will forever carry the city in his heart.

Martin Bakari makes Opera Philadelphia debut with 'Madame Butterfly'

PhillyTrib.com (Entertainment) 4/23 6:45A Rita Charleston Tribune Correspo

Opera Philadelphia closes its current season with a new production of Puccini’s beloved “Madame Butterfly,” an opera that illuminates and ultimately transcends harmful...

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The Eagles expand their liquor line to include tequilas

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 5/3 9:58A Kristin Hunt

The Eagles have released their own tequilas as part of their Bird Gang Spirits brand with BOTLD. The liquor store partnered with the football team to release a bourbon and a...

Taste Test: Tanzania Zanzibar Coffee by Ellis Coffee

Philly Grub 5/3 8:34A Marilyn Johnson

Ellis Coffee is a 170-year-old artisan coffee roaster and coffee supplier currently based in Bridesburg. Having enjoyed their coffee in offices, restaurants, and other public spaces, I ve been a fan...

Sushi by Bou Opening in Fishtown

Philly Grub 5/3 7:29A Marilyn Johnson

Sushi by Bou will expand to Pennsylvania and grand open its first concept Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood. The modern day speakeasy-inspired omakase is one of New York’s hottest and fastest...

Related: Inside Sushi by Bou, the New Omakase Speakeasy in Fishtown Philly Eater

HonkyTonk country music bar to open on Wildwood boardwalk on May 10

PhillyVoice - Food & Drink 5/2 9:47A Franki Rudnesky

HonkyTonk Saloon, a new country music bar, is opening at the Boardwalk Mall in Wildwood on Friday, May 10. The 8,000 square-foot venue will offer whiskey cocktails, barbecue,...

South Philly Italian Kitchen Opening in South Philly

Philly Grub 5/2 5:48A Marilyn Johnson

South Philly resident Joe Vargas owns South Philly Italian Kitchen in Mt. Airy. Now, he s opening in the neighborhood his restaurant is named after! South Philly! Get ready for South Philly Italian...

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Travel Packing Checklist

Vida Fashionista 5/2 2:04A Davida Janae

Travel Packing Checklist. We are just days away from our Disney trip (clearly your girl doesn t get out enough)! But seriously, I ve been planning this trip from a year now and the time has finally...

Side Deck Refresh

Vida Fashionista 4/30 3:07A Davida Janae

Side Deck Refresh. Yet another labor of love around the house. Patio season is here and if you know me, one thing I LOVE doing is being outside! I love being out there with the The post Side Deck...

Kitchen Transformation

Vida Fashionista 4/22 2:37A Davida Janae

Kitchen Transformation. The time has come! I have been putting off sharing home updates and transformations waiting for the perfect time or waiting for things to be complete . Then I realized that if...

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Leveraging Merchandising: A Potent Marketing Strategy for Businesses

Philadelphia Sports Nation 5/3 10:55A PHLSportsNation

In today s competitive business landscape, companies are continually seeking innovative ways to stand out and connect with their target audience. Amidst the array of marketing...

Phillies honor 10 Philadelphia-area teachers on Teacher Appreciation Night

CBS Philly (Sports) 5/3 9:45A Brandon Goldner

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A South Jersey teacher received a surprise visit Friday morning from World Series champion coach Milt Thompson and the Phillie Phanatic after being named an "all-star teacher" by...

76ers waste another season of Embiid's prime. Will they ever make a run at an NBA title?

NBC10.com (Sports) 5/3 9:24A Dan Gelston

The Philadelphia 76ers wasted yet another season of Joel Embiid's prime. They believe they at least have the perfect sidekick for him in All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey. Maxey can...

A ‘Dornoch' and love for horse racing leads Phillies legend Jayson Werth to Kentucky Derby

NBC10.com (Sports) 5/3 7:08A Stephen Whyno

Jayson Werth won the World Series with Philadelphia and played 63 playoff games during his major league career with the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Phillies and...

Philadelphia Phillies starter Ranger Suarez named NL Pitcher of the Month

CBS Philly (Sports) 5/3 5:47A Tom Dougherty

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Ranger Su rez's raging-hot April did not go unnoticed by MLB. The Philadelphia Phillies' always-smooth 28-year-old lefty was named Friday the National...

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Bird flu Is bad for poultry and dairy cows. It's not a dire threat for most of us — yet

Philly Voice (Health) 5/3 10:48A Amy Maxmen, KFF Health News

The H5N1 bird flu virus has infected dairy cows in nine states, including Texas and New Mexico. That has sparked questions about its threat to people. Despite occasional...

Maternal deaths are falling in the U.S., but racial disparities remain

Philly Voice (Health) 5/2 10:45A Courtenay Harris Bond

The maternal death rate in the United States nearly has dropped to levels seen before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from the Centers of Disease Control and...

Drug users and unhoused people consider their next paths ahead of city's crackdown in Kensington

Philly Voice (Health) 5/2 10:26A Courtenay Harris Bond

Philadelphia has set a May 8 deadline for homeless people and drug users in Kensington to remove all belongings and disperse from Kensington Avenue. Ahead of an expected...

Healthy Recipe: Matcha Chia Breakfast Pudding on the Run

Philly Voice (Health) 5/2 6:01A Jennifer Kushnier, for Independe

Try a delicious new recipe!

Women should begin breast cancer screenings at 40, USPSTF recommends

Philly Voice (Health) 5/1 2:01A Michaela Althouse

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended that women over 40 begin getting breast cancer screenings every other year. This goes along with guidelines from other...

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