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Sol Ruiz, owner of Hair Salon Sol in Norristown, attends to a client.

From Norristown to South Philly, how Latina salons shape culture

From Norristown to South Philadelphia, Latina-owned salons continue serving as gathering places where beauty and community meet.

Lemon Hill Park to undergo $7M transformation after FIFA Fan Festival

Philadelphia is investing $7 million in Lemon Hill Park improvements following the FIFA Fan Festival, including a new playground, sports facilities and lighting.

Bad Bunny mural celebrates Puerto Rican heritage in North Philadelphia

A new Bad Bunny mural in North Philadelphia celebrates Puerto Rican heritage and neighborhood history. A block party is planned for Oct. 23.

Hatboro's Alli Sutton returns home with ‘The Great Gatsby’

Alli Sutton, an Abington native who grew up in Hatboro, is touring with the first national production of 'The Great Gatsby.'

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Police offer $5,000 reward in 2019 killing of Philadelphia man stranded with flat tire

Naython Brown was fatally shot in 2019 along I-95 in Delaware County.

Pennsylvania State Police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect in the killing of a Philadelphia man seven years ago on I-95.

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One man was killed and four others were injured in an early Sunday morning shooting in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood. Police reported no arrests.
School choice advocates are urging Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro to join a federal tax credit program that would fund K-12 scholarships beginning in 2027.
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Philadelphia police identified William Austin, 60, as the man fatally shot by officers on Benjamin Franklin Parkway and released new details about the confrontation.
More than 600 people rallied virtually to save Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences as advocates push for reopening and explore the museum's future.
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Graveyard Cabaret returns for a spooky Philly night

Pictured are Willow Bethke, Rudy Caporaso and Marley Bingham.

REV Theatre Company is bringing its reimagined and interactive cabaret to the historic Christ Church Burial Ground for a one-night-only show just in time for the Halloween season.

PMA Craft Show celebrates 50 years of art, design and handmade finds

The Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show will showcase three days of artistry, design and handmade discoveries.

Philadelphia’s creative scene is about to have a major moment—the Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show is set to bring three days of artistry, design and handmade discoveries to the PA Convention Center.

Where to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Philadelphia this year

Live performances will be center stage at the CultureFest! Día de los Muertos celebration at the Penn Museum.

Looking to celebrate the Day of the Dead in Philly? We’ve got you covered on all things Día de los Muertos in the city.

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Sixers injury report: Dominick Barlow out, 3 questionable for season opener vs. Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers forward Dominick Barlow (25) dunks the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
The Sixers' first injury report lists Dominick Barlow as out and Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons and Adem Bona as questionable for the season opener vs. the Knicks.
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With Jalen Hurts now out for the season, Nick Sirianni met with reporters to answer a myriad of questions. That might have ultimately been a mistake.
VJ Edgecombe enters his second season with the Sixers facing new expectations. Here's how the young guard can make an impact on Philadelphia's title hopes.
The coordinators have changed. The offensive problems haven’t. As the Eagles search for answers, the pressure is mounting on Nick Sirianni.