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Police fatally shoot man after Roosevelt Boulevard chase, carjacking

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

Hidden history of Philadelphia’s window-box gardens

By Sonja Dümpelmann, The Conversation via Reuters Connect

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Local

Eagles visit White House, with Trump and Saquon taking center stage

By Jack Tomczuk

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Frankford

1 killed, 8 injured in weekend shootings across Philadelphia

By Jack Tomczuk

Shapiro tariffs

Business

Philadelphia economic experts, business advocates talk tariffs

By Daivik Bewtra

fair chance employment

Local

Achieving ‘Fair Chance’ employment for formerly incarcerated people in Philadelphia

By Jason Peters

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Northeast Philadelphia

Wellness, wisdom and community shine at Healthy Aging Expo

By Melissa Mitman

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Local

Keeping business tax exemption ‘too risky,’ Parker officials say

By Jack Tomczuk

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Crime

SEPTA reports drop in shootings, aggravated assault

By Metro Philadelphia

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Affordable Housing

City Council probes Mayor Parker’s $2 billion housing plan

By Jack Tomczuk

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Business

Hispanic Chamber CEO: The future of your business is being decided — right now

By Jennifer Rodríguez

America

Local

History column: America’s 250th celebration begins — and it’s all Philadelphia

By Michael Leibrandt

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Local

Indego Bike Share Program celebrates 10 years, over 8 million rides

By Zach Ciavolella

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Local

Philadelphia launches tools to expand free Wi-Fi access

By Metro Philadelphia

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Local

Philly entering ‘new phase’ after pandemic shocks, report finds

By Jack Tomczuk

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Local

Voter registration deadline approaching for May primary election

By Jack Tomczuk

Pope Francis

Local

History Column: Remembering Pope Francis and his unforgettable visit to Philadelphia

By Michael Leibrandt

Pope Francis

Local

“A pope for the people” — Philadelphia mourns Pope Francis

By Jack Tomczuk

Revolutionary War Flags

Local

Rare Revolutionary War flags take center stage at MoAR

By Molly Given

Mayor Parker housing plan

Affordable Housing

Mayor Parker attempts to get ahead of critics, build support for $2B housing plan

By Jack Tomczuk

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