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  Fairhill has smart vision (and backing) for an underused park.

  So why so much initial resistance from the city?

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  Erond Simmons is a man of many words. Words that could now possibly land him in prison

  The first two videos that Erond Simmons posted on his active YouTube channel went live on Dec. 5, 2018.

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  He’s got relative fame, but fire hero Hakim “#UnlikeAgholor” Laws could still use your help

  Hakim Laws strolled up onto the F1 Lot at the Wells Fargo Center with the swagger of a celebrity.In more ways than are readily apparent, in the city of Philadelphia, he had become one. Two weeks earlier, he became a viral sensation for saying, “My man was just throwing babies out the...

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  Spot hero: Parking giant E-Z Park stole public land for personal gain — for years — busted by tipster

  This is a story about a private company seizing public land – apparently without seeking, or receiving, permission – to turn a heftier profit than that which it’s already turning across the city of Philadelphia.It’s also a tale of a years long grudge held by a citizen who finally aired his grievances...

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  Low-income Philadelphians could be in for a tax reprieve via city councilmember Allan Domb

  Philadelphia woke up Sept. 26 with the first sign of relief for the city’s oppressive poverty rate in more than a decade.The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest report showed the city’s poverty rate has dipped below 25% for the first time since the 2008 recession.

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  Seniors stand (and sit) in solidarity with millions who spoke out during #ClimateStrike

  Dennis Brunn knows his generation is part of the problem. 

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  Aunyea Lachelle, the host of NBC10’s newest magazine show “Philly Live” provides this basic rundown of what to expect

  Earlier this month, NBC10 partnered with Visit Philadelphia to unveil the city’s newest magazine show, “Philly Live.” 

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  Where will City Winery reside in the race for Philadelphia’s adult live music market?

  By all accounts, this is the biggest week on Philadelphia’s music calendar since Live Nation introduced The Met into the market last December. As University City’s World Café Live celebrates its 15th anniversary with its portion of the annual Philadelphia Music Festival (Sept 25-28), dovetailing into October celebrations with old friends (e.g. Lucinda...

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  Netflix doc “American Factory” is captivating portrayal of Chinese culture clash on U.S. soil

  When Barack and Michelle Obama announced last year that they were starting a production company called Higher Ground and using it to produce documentaries on Netflix, some detractors predicted that the former President and First Lady would use these films to advocate for pet political causes, or perhaps use hindsight to shed...

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  Students, take note from this doc who serves a timely reminder on sexual misconduct

  The majority of Philly’s college campuses are back in session this week. We thought this was as good a time as ever to remind students that consent goes way beyond just asking for or offering up sex. While the aftermath of last September’s Senate Hearings against now-sworn-in Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh didn’t...