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Wendell Smallwood walking
Courts & Law

Ex-Eagles player pleads guilty to federal fraud charges related to pandemic aid programs

Wendell Smallwood Jr. is accused of submitting fraudulent tax returns and applications for hundreds of thousands of dollars in COVID-19 pandemic aid programs.

4 days ago

a sign on the building for Mikveh Israel
Community

Mikveh Israel rabbi reflects on recent antisemitic attacks as Hanukkah begins

Known as the “Synagogue of the American Revolution,” Mikveh Israel is the oldest continuous synagogue in the U.S. It suffered a series of antisemitic attacks in October.

4 days ago

Shoppers checking out
Community

A sweet tradition: Hundreds line up outside Termini Brothers Bakery as part of a holiday ritual

Since 1921, the South Street bakery has been courting customers with its original recipes of Italian pastries and desserts.

4 days ago

Joe Biden speaking
Courts & Law
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Biden commutes death sentence for Philadelphia drug lord who killed 12 people, including children

On Monday, the president announced he is commuting the sentences of 37 people on federal death row, including Kaboni Savage, who ordered the firebombing of a house in 2004.

4 days ago

Joel Embiid arguing with a ref
Arts & Entertainment

Joel Embiid ejected after drawing 2 technicals in game against Wembanyama and Spurs

On Monday night, Embiid received the first technical for arguing with referee Jenna Schroeder, and his second came from Schroeder before any more game time elapsed.

4 days ago

colorful, abstract carvings of faces
Arts & Entertainment

No flowers? No problem. Artist Mark Sfirri makes bouquets out of wood in Philly

After 50 years as an artist, Bucks County’s Mark Sfirri has his first solo museum show. And a second simultaneously.

5 days ago

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Health

‘We live people’s worst day — every single day’: How EMTs in Lansdale, Pa. battle burnout

EMTs and paramedics have long been encouraged to suppress their feelings, but that culture of stoicism is changing. Here's how a Montco ambulance service is making it happen.

5 days ago

Artifacts in the exhibit
Arts & Entertainment

‘African American history is American history and world history’: Blockson Collection celebrates 40th year

The curator of the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection spoke about the importance of the collection and its significant milestone.

5 days ago

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Lifestyle

Dave Davies reflects on WHYY’s role in MOVE Commission, top Fresh Air interviews

WHYY’s Dave Davies reflects on the 1985’s MOVE bombing commission and some of his favorite Fresh Air interviews with Jerry Seinfeld, Nicolas Cage, Maggie Smith and more.

5 days ago

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Linda Long, Philadelphia Fire Department's first female battalion chief, retired in 2023 after being diagnosed with brain cancer. (Clem Murray / The Philadelphia Inquirer)
The Pulse
Health

Firefighting is a dangerous job. Now, there's growing awareness of an invisible risk: cancer

Philadelphia’s first female battalion chief, Linda Long, retired in 2023 after being diagnosed with brain cancer. She thinks it’s linked to years of toxic exposures.

6 days ago

Listen 9:53
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Money

How Philly gamblers helped raise $500K toward a fresh horse barn for kids in Fairmount Park

A $15 million indoor polo arena and renovated horse barn is coming to a corner of the Fairmount Park forest.

6 days ago

Listen 1:10
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Community

La Expo Tianguis y Posada connects generations of Latino businesses in Philly

Thirty businesses and artisans set up tables and showcased various talents in the basketball gym at the Bok Building.

6 days ago

Jalen Hurts running with the ball
Arts & Entertainment

Jalen Hurts leaves Eagles’ game against Commanders with a concussion

The quarterback left the match in the first quarter, and the Eagles went on to lose 36-33.

6 days ago

Bethany Gill winds a clock
Politics & Policy

An architect designed custom clocks for Pennsylvania’s Capitol a century ago. They’re still ticking

Visitors are drawn to the building's polished marble, intricate carvings — and 273 antique clocks that were part of the original design.

6 days ago

Carolyn C. Cavaness
Billy Penn
Community

Meet Rev. Carolyn C. Cavaness, the first woman pastor of Mother Bethel AME Church

A distinguished minister and activist, she became the spiritual leader of the historic parish in November.

6 days ago

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