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IBX Announces Sunshine Award Winners of Seventh Annual Celebrate Caring Campaign
Independence Blue Cross has announced the three winners of its seventh annual Celebrate Caring campaign, which honors extraordinary nurses in the region: Among the hundreds of nominations…
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Woman Uses Own Funds to Open Upper Darby Foster Teen Shelter
A woman has stepped up with her own money to open a facility in Upper Darby for foster teens, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. Marie…
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Overdue Property Taxes Kill American Dream for Some Local Homeowners
It took 91-year-old Upper Darby resident Gloria Gaynor a lifetime to achieve the American Dream of owning a home. Now, suffering from dementia and confined…
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Truckzilla Detour Wreaks Havoc in Prospect Park Neighborhood
Prospect Park Police say big rig Truckzillas unable to fit under the Route 420 bridge are navigating alternate neighborhood streets badly, creating damage along the…
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Philly Artists Collaborate for Community Art Project in Anticipation of America’s 250th Anniversary
A group of Philadelphia artists recently joined forces to stitch together designs to create a gigantic American flag as the nation prepares for its 250th…
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Second Annual Katika Festival Highlights Philly’s Black-Owned Businesses
This past weekend marked the return of the Katika Festival in University City, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Launched in 2024, the Katika Festival helps…
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Archbishop Ryan Alum Thomas Sorber Projected to Go in First Round of 2025 NBA Draft
Just over a year after getting buckets as a senior at Archbishop Ryan High School, Thomas Sorber is likely just hours away from hearing his…
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Bachmann Trains, in Business Since 1833, Keeps Brand and Mission on Track from Kensington Headquarters
Bachmann Trains, in business since 1833, moved into its Kensington headquarters in 1929, where it continues to keep its mission and brand on track nearly…
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SEPTA Commuters Can Thank This HVAC Specialist for Keeping Buses Temperature-Friendly
Christian Coston is an HVAC specialist at SEPTA, where he is responsible for helping keep SEPTA buses cool during the summer and warm during the…
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Temple Police Department Uses New License Plate Reading System to Help Catch Suspect
Temple University’s police department recently helped arrest a man wanted in three states and credits the use of a new license plate reading camera system…
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Lower Merion Parents Push Back on Smartphones With “Wait Until 8th” Campaign
Over 300 Lower Merion families are saying no to smartphones – for now, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC Action News. The ‘Wait Until 8th’ movement,…
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Philadelphia Mint, Treasury Department Announce Plan to Phase Out the Penny Starting in Early 2026
The U.S. Mint and Treasury Department have confirmed that the penny is on its last legs as the former recently made its final order of…
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A Small Northeast Philadelphia Workshop is Responsible for Stitching American Military and Presidential Flags
If you ever see a presidential or vice presidential flag, know it was manufactured by a 13-person team in Philadelphia, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.…
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Uber Launching Cheaper Commuting Options for Riders in Philadelphia, 6 Other U.S. Cities
Uber recently announced its plans to launch a new car-pool like option for riders looking to save money in Philadelphia and 6 other major U.S.…
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Fire Departments Nationwide Turn to Fire Hoses Made in Pennsylvania
Firefighters across the country are battling intense flames using fire hoses made in Pennsylvania, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Snap-tite Hose, with factories in Erie…
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Brave 10-Year-Old Who Shielded Sister in Northeast Philly Medical Jet Crash, Makes Astonishing Recovery
Ten-year-old Andre Howard, who was hailed as a hero after shielding his little sister during the medical jet crash in Northeast Philadelphia in January, is…
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Salmon is a Key Ingredient at This Mount Airy Food Spot
The Grilled Salmon Stand in Mount Airy has seen a major evolution from its early beginnings in 2018, writes Wendy Daughenbaugh for 6abc. Owner and…
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Job Center Opens for Crozer Workers as Doctors’ Offices Close
Hundreds of laid-off Crozer Health workers now have access to a job center that has opened in Chester, writes Jessica Kartalija for 6abc. More than…
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