How to help survivors of the devastating and tragic Fairmount house fire
The blaze tore through a home owned by PHA, taking 12 lives — eight of them children.
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The first batch of Eagles-themed Federal Donuts sold out in one hour
Proceeds from the green donut benefit Philly schools.
New FedNuts Eagles tribute donut benefits Philly schools
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