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Seamus in Philly
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Philly news/sports/art/advocacy + things I think more should know!
Eagles fans slowly exhale as it's reported the offender was a Dolphins fan.....
September 20, 2023 at 1:08 AM
Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen, who had previously thrown a no-hitter, gives up multiple runs in the 5th including walking in a run. Phillies fans planning Standing Ovation.....
September 20, 2023 at 12:47 AM
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THIS TERRIBLE TRUE THING
is a debut YA novel written and illustrated by my old friend from Philly, Jenny Laden, based on the tragic true story about losing her gay father to AIDS. Very moving and real. Congrats Jenny!

tinyurl.com/ymu49fej
September 5, 2023 at 12:48 PM
Sadness in Philly when you hear about a child being treated this way. Sadder when the rumors begin that it was a 13 yr old former friend of the victim who committed the crime over a girl. Toxic masculinity in 13 year olds? Where are they learning this? 6abc.com/philadelphia...
Investigation underway after 12-year-old boy found dead in trash can with gunshot wound: Sources
The body was identified as a 12-year-old boy, and sources say he was shot in the head.
6abc.com
August 31, 2023 at 5:17 PM
No "urban doom loop" here! Fear mongering from the WSJ neglects to try and get the facts about Philly's center city resurgence. Almost back to 70%! We know what we're doing here ~~~~~> thephiladelphiacitizen.org/guest-commen...
Guest Commentary: Philly's Return to Office is Going Fine, WSJ
As Center City businesses return to the office and vacant spaces become residences, Philly is not in an "urban doom loop"
thephiladelphiacitizen.org
August 31, 2023 at 2:23 AM
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Gallup just dropped their yearly labor day poll and it found 72% of those polled support striking writers. Just collosal message momentum for organized labor right now. news.gallup.com/poll/510281/...
More in U.S. See Unions Strengthening and Want It That Way
Unions are at a high ebb of support and perceived future power in the U.S. Much of this reflects image gains made gradually over more than a decade.
news.gallup.com
August 30, 2023 at 1:48 PM
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Fox is pushing the warped motion that Trump’s mug shot is going to endear him to Black voters. First of all, that’s incredibly racist. Second, Black voters remember that Trump is facing state and federal charges for trying to illegally invalidate their votes in Atlanta, Detroit, Milwaukee & Philly.
August 30, 2023 at 8:11 PM
Witnessing history is always amazing! Daughter's 3rd game, partners 30th bday, Bryce Harper's 300th career HR. Ring the bell indeed~~~~~> 6abc.com/bryce-harper...
Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper hits 300th homer
Harper hit the milestone homer against Matt Moore in the eighth inning Wednesday for his 15th homer of the season. The two-run drive, in Harper's 1,481st game, put Philadelphia ahead 8-7.
6abc.com
August 30, 2023 at 9:48 PM
Picturesque day for a baseball game at The Bank! Hoping to see Bryce Harper's 300th career HR! Ring the Bell!
August 30, 2023 at 5:16 PM
5 home runs in tonights game including Bryce Harper's career 299th! That makes 57 team home runs for the Phillies in the month of August with 1 game left.
August 30, 2023 at 3:34 AM
Discouraging to be sure, but in Philly, we stand up and welcome all to enjoy our community! thehill.com/homenews/lgb...
Canada warns travelers to US about anti-LGBTQ laws
Canada is warning LGBTQ travelers visiting the U.S. that they may face discrimination and possible harassment because of dozens of recently passed state laws that target LGBTQ people. The Canadian …
thehill.com
August 30, 2023 at 3:00 AM
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Hell yeah this should be the new standard. It’s time to really fight for more.
August 29, 2023 at 4:47 PM
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A group of self-described "gutter-pagan, mostly queer dirtbags" erased $1.6 million in local medical debt. They celebrated with an unofficial debt burning.
A group of Philadelphians erased $1.6 million in local medical debt. They celebrated with an unoffic...
Two regular residents got their friends to raise more than $17,000 to buy medical debt worth $1.6 million. Instead of cashing in on the debt, they forgave it, helping more than 1,700 Philadelphians.
www.inquirer.com
August 29, 2023 at 9:18 PM