Philadelphia business leaders invest $600K in BIPOC-led nonprofits to reduce poverty in the region



The local chapter of Social Venture Partners awarded $600,000 to Philadelphia nonprofits focused on reducing poverty through education, housing access, criminal justice reform and economic security.



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Snacktime Brass Band’s Sam Gellerstein on Creating the “Party You Wish You Were At”


Even if you’ve never heard of Snacktime Philly, you’ve probably heard them. Starting last August, the homegrown brass band’s melodic pop, jazz and R&B tunes […]

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Suspect arrested after hit-and-run spree across Philly left one woman dead, others injured



A suspect has been taken into custody after killing one woman and injuring several others in a series of hit-and-runs across Philadelphia early Wednesday morning. The driver was arrested around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in Collegeville, Montgomery County, police said.



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Philadelphia-area firm's purchase of entire Duke Realty portfolio could be St. Louis' largest-ever industrial sale



Exeter Property Group has closed on what could be the largest industrial real estate sale in St. Louis history with the purchase of Duke Realty’s entire St. Louis portfolio.



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Here’s What Happened When I Turned the Tables on a Street Harasser


It was a Friday morning in Center City that was off to a good start. Then things got tense. I had wrapped up a monthly […]

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Woman steals oil tanker, leads police on chase from Bellmawr to Wildwood



Camille Wescott, 44, of Lawnside, Camden County, allegedly stole an oil tanker truck in Bellmawr and evaded police for eight hours until she was eventually arrested in Wildwood at a Wawa. Wescott is charged with receiving stolen property, obstruction of justice and resisting arrest.



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Worker dies in construction accident outside Amazon warehouse in North Philadelphia



The worker was trapped for a short time when a wall collapsed in the Feltonville section of Philadelphia.



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Notable Philadelphians on the People and Places That Got Them Through the Past Year


We asked some notable Philadelphians what local institutions helped get them through this long year. Here’s what they had to say. Kiley Reid, author “During […]

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Winning $1 million Powerball ticket sold at Camden County liquor store



A winning $1 million Powerball ticket was sold at Vicky’s Discount Liquors in Pennsauken Township, Camden County. The winning ticket matched the numbers on all five white balls — 1, 4, 11, 59 and 67 — that were pulled in Saturday’s drawing, lottery officials said.



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Main Line Realtor pens tell-all book on residential real estate



A 33-year veteran of the cutthroat, wacky residential real estate world has written a tell-all book with a side of advice like “the first offer is the best offer.”



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