Latino Economic Development Takes Center Stage At Annual Festival In North Philly
Since 1979, the La Feria del Barrio Festival has celebrated Latino culture by featuring live Latin music, dancing, food and crafts at a block party.
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Since 1979, the La Feria del Barrio Festival has celebrated Latino culture by featuring live Latin music, dancing, food and crafts at a block party.
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Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
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Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run homer, Trea Turner also went deep and Aaron Nola earned his first win since early May as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 6-4.
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Expect mixed skies, light winds and just a slight chance of an afternoon or evening shower on Sunday.
Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
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Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
Thousands of people came together for a Community Appreciation Day in South Philadelphia that also helped kids prepare for school.
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Commuters in the Philadelphia region are bracing for a week of disruption as SEPTA service cuts are set to take effect Sunday.
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SEPTA leaders are speaking to the media as schedules incorporating service cuts are set to take effect Sunday, Aug. 24.
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Philadelphia families are worried about getting students to and from school when SEPTA cuts service and raises fares.
Edmundo Sosa hit a three-run homer, Trea Turner also went deep and Aaron Nola earned his first win since early May as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Washington Nationals 6-4.
The Philadelphia Phillies said RHP Zack Wheeler has been diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome.
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Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Ukee Washington reports.
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