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The features events that shaped Philly in 2024

By Molly Given

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Local

History Column: Historic holidays are the heart of Philadelphia

By Michael Thomas Leibrandt

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Crime

From alleged murderer to cult phenomenon — the strange allure of Luigi Mangione

By Kimberly Przeszlowski, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Local

The Wanamaker organ has been a treasured holiday tradition in Philly for over 100 years

By Whitney Martinko, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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City Council approves prison oversight legislation, ballot question

By Jack Tomczuk

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‘A Philly Special Christmas’ raises over $3 million for local children

By Zach Ciavolella

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City Council passes 76ers arena legislation, activists leave in handcuffs

By Jack Tomczuk

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History Column: A look back at historic hub that was Philadelphia Arena

By Michael Leibrandt

Philly Stat 360

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City launches ‘Philly Stat 360’ to boost government transparency

By Metro Philadelphia

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Philadelphia is a sanctuary city: What does that mean for undocumented immigrants?

By Jennifer J. Lee, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Nicetown

First arrest made in fatal 2023 shooting of Simon Gratz student

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

Eagles legends deliver this holiday season with ‘Operation Snowball’

By Zach Ciavolella

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Crime

Philadelphia correctional officers charged with smuggling phones, drugs

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

Hispanic Chamber CEO: SEPTA is a lifeline for small businesses and growing communities

By Jennifer Rodriguez

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City Council set to make final decision on 76ers arena bills Thursday

By Jack Tomczuk

Mayor Parker promises repercussions following recent surge in gun violence

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

The great resignation? A look at the decline of Black teachers in Philadelphia and its impact on education

By Lynnette Mawhinney and Leana Cabral, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

Harmonious Communities

Local

Opera Philadelphia, Broad Street Love make Harmonious Communities their mission

By A.D. Amorosi

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Fairhill

2 killed, 9 injured in weekend gunfire

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

Federal grant expands hospital-based violence prevention programs

By Metro Philadelphia

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