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Pennsylvania’s Bethlehem: The city founded by Moravians on Christmas Eve keeps its traditions alive
Moravian missionaries named the Pennsylvania city of Bethlehem after the biblical birthplace of Jesus on Christmas Eve in 1741.
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Philly’s 4th annual Palestinian solidarity day commemorates contributions of local residents
“The sole purpose of this day is to recognize the longstanding contributions historically, economically, socially of Palestinians,” said Jude Husein, a Palestinian American.
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A 2,000-square-foot community center is under construction with a kitchen, meeting rooms and office spaces to support residents in transition.
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Listen 1:28Why Pennsylvania scores high for police misconduct settlement cases
A study by a North Carolina–based firm revealed Pennsylvania paid out more than $54 million in settlements over five years.
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Listen 1:20Brandywine Valley Active Aging eyes permanent location for Downingtown senior center
The organization has been leasing space at Brandywine Grace Church for the past few years to serve as a temporary Downingtown campus.
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Listen 0:49Overhaul of Market Street in Old City gets underway
By 2026, expect a narrower street, a new plaza and raised bike lanes.
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Philly welcomes Palestinian refugee for medical treatment
After losing an arm in a bombing, a Palestinian girl is receiving humanitarian aid and care at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:12ACCT Philly seeks loving homes for more than 30 cats rescued from home
ACCT Philly says the cats received medical evaluations and are now ready for adoption.
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Upper Darby municipal workers to hold strike authorization vote
If Transport Workers Local 234 votes to give their leaders the power to call for a strike, a possible walkout could happen as soon as New Year’s Day.
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Listen 0:412024 in photos: A battleground year for the Philly region
Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.
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The Welcoming Center receives $1M to expand its work throughout Pa.
The center plans to offer programming for immigrant communities in Chester and Montgomery counties, as well as other parts of the commonwealth.
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Listen 1:02Fishtown Freeze puts ice sculpting on display
Fishtown Freeze holiday shopping deals last through Sunday.
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PECO will hike electricity bills 10% starting in January
Utility promises more help for low-income customers.
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Police say suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing wasn’t a client of the insurer
Investigators have uncovered evidence that Luigi Mangione had prior knowledge UnitedHealthcare was holding its annual investor conference in New York City.
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Back trouble and brain fog bothered suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing, his posts show
Social media posts from Luigi Mangione show the man suspected of killing Brian Thompson underwent successful back surgery last year that alleviated debilitating chronic pain.
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