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Eagles give out $460k in social justice grants to Philly nonprofits
In the program's third year, there were more applications than ever before.

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Eagles lead the NFL! (In the most Jalens per team)
Two hot rookies share a name popularized by a ’90s college basketball star.

Books and community: How Blue Stoop is surviving — and even thriving — despite coronavirus
10 Philly authors will read about revolution in the literary collective's year-end fundraiser film.

How to cancel Thanksgiving if your family just doesn’t understand
After speaking with brave souls who made the move, we collected a list of tips on how to break the news.

A ‘mask tree’ grows in Harrowgate: Philly resident provides free face coverings for the neighborhood
The day after Darlene Burton put up the popular installation, her daughter was diagnosed with COVID.

Iconic South Philly pretzel shop asks for help to reopen after power surge
After four decades in business, family-owned Center City Pretzel Co. is fighting for survival.

‘Fraud Street Run’ from Four Seasons Total Landscaping raises thousands for Philabundance
"We’re just doing our Philly thing," said creator Jeff Lyons.

Expecting ‘danger’ and ‘drama’ in Philly, international reporters find a street party instead
“That's what democracy should be like,” said a TV correspondent from Brazil.