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Reporter @PhillyInquirer . Past: @WHYY @WPR @RIPR . DM or email xconde @inquirer .com

Philadelphia, PA
Joined December 2017
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Pro-Palestine protests coming from Temple and Drexel campuses are now at Penn
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A bus of 38 migrants has arrived from Texas in Philadelphia this morning. The group was met by volunteers and city workers with coats, blankets, and hot chocolate. The group has been transferred to a SEPTA bus for now
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The United States Postal Service is in financial trouble. USPS workers and supporters are at 3rd and Market today to ask for $25 billion in emergency funding to make up for lost revenue bc of COVID. They're also asking for hazard pay and a $10 billion line of credit
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My non-Philly pals have Qs about the culture
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Walter Wallace Jr's family has hired lawyers. The lawyers say the family called for an ambulance but police arrived first. They say Wallace's wife is pregnant and due soon
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There are more than 5k Ukrainians living in the Philly region, another 54k here have Ukrainian ancestry. A sea of Ukrainian flags is growing in front of City Hall right now in a rally opposing the Russian invasion
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Hundreds are gathered at Rittenhouse Square this evening in support of Palestine. A march through the city is about to begin
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It looked like the party was dying down and then this philly icon showed up
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age gap marriage lady you have to stop! your breasts too high. your ponytail too flush. your man too young. they’ll kill you.
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And I'm outside of the station where dozens and dozens of people without Amtrak tickets weren't allowed entrance. More than 100 demonstrators gathering out front also chanting "ceasefire now"
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Over 200 demonstrators just started at sit-in 30th Street Station in Philly, waving with huge banners saying “CEASEFIRE NOW” for the rush hour crowd. Large police presence is on scene.
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It's the 3rd night of the Penn encampment. Last night, the university ordered protesters to disband but they remain on site. It's unclear what the university will do next. For now, the night remains pretty quiet with little police. A group of counter protesters left after 2 hrs
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A bus of about 50 immigrants has arrived from Texas in Philadelphia this morning —the second drop off of its kind in a week. Volunteers and city workers are here with coats and blankets. Some ppl are being transferred to a SEPTA bus for now
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Dozens begin to gather in front of City Hall after a Philadelphia judge dismissed charges against former Officer Mark Dial in shooting death of Eddie Irizarry. Protest to start soon
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"Jim's coming!" Followed by "thank you Jim" chants
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More than 3 hrs later and there's still about 200 people out. About 10 tents have been set up, a giant ring of students and supporters surround them. Some students are eating on the lawn, others are doing homework. Speakers continue to address the crowd, singing + reading poetry
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At the Philly Queer March for Black Lives organized by the Liberty City LGBT Democratic Club. The theme today: Recommit to pride. No corporate sponsored floats. No performances. The focus is on Black trans members of the community
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Snacktime Philly in front of the Dolphin Tavern capturing the mood of a whole city
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Republican David Oh concedes and promises to support Cherelle Parker so she can be the most successful mayor Philly has ever seen
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Another bus of asylum seekers has arrived in Philly from Texas. The third drop off of its kind in 10 days. Another bus is coming around 7am for a total of about 80 people, the highest number of new arrivals to date. Unclear how many will stay in Philly
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Working my way from South Philly to City Hall. People were running out their homes on the way to Broad as the game ended. The scene from 17th and Shunk
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Dobin Garmendia, 23, came to the U.S. from Nicaragua. He said people who he believed were Texas officials offered to bring him and others to Philadelphia for free if they had no money for the trip. He described the bus trip as smooth
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"I need to find work," Garmendia said of his plans for the next few days, "and report to immigration."
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More than 200 people have marched from the site of the MOVE bombing on the 6200 block of Osage Ave to Malcolm X Park for a day of remembrance. Just hours ago, the public learned Philly Health Commissioner Tom Farley ordered bombing victim remains cremated and disposed
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Wallace's brother called for an ambulance, according to family attorney Shaka Johnson. Police got to the home first
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She is beauty, she is grace. She's drummed up a crowd to see her new face (new metal "skin" but you get it)
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Charles Carrington is a sanitation worker in Philly. He says the department is mainly staffed by Black employees. Carrington is here with 100+ supporters demanding hazard pay and PPE. They say sanitation workers would've gotten these already if workers were white
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I would like to clarify that the black and red flag is the flag of the UPA, the Ukrainian Insurgent Movement, which at times fought against both sides in WW2 for an independent Ukraine. Looking into why there were a couple of these flags at the rally
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People of all ages are out here. There's confetti on the floor, fireworks going off on every street corner along Broad, and cars blasting Dreams and Nightmares. Even saw a little kid climbing a pole on Broad and Snyder. It's a beautiful thing
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Not everyone got off the first bus. At least two children were among those who transferred to the second bus, which is on its way to N. Philly
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A former colleague recently asked me if it was wise to be so vocal about the union. I'm my family's main support, so is it wise to put a target on my back? Tbh, yes. At this rate, idk how anyone can tell me I have a future at this company without a fair contract
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WHYY Union
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@whyy Mgmt says it can’t afford to pay more, even though @WHYY exec compensation is higher than at other pub media stations, incl @NPR A VP earning $366K said our requests for salary mins were too high + could lead to layoffs. Their counter-offer? Min. salaries as low as $44K (2/6)
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Of the 31 folks who were on the initial bus from Texas, 19 arrived to a welcome center in N. Philly. Emilio Buitrago, founder of Casa De Venezuela, says most of the people are from Colombia with others from DR, Cuba, and Nicaragua
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Lawyers say this was an unjustified shooting. They say Wallace's wife told officers her husband was manic
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"For those arriving in Philadelphia today, please know you are welcome here," Kenney says kicking off the update on the asylum seekers, adding it's callous, sad, and outrageous for Abbott to send them to Philly without coordination
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Update on the gutter pagan, debt burning front. The final tally is in. GPs forgave more than $2 million in medical debt. They had enough money to buy up all available debt in Philly and then some from Bucks and Delco
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At 33rd and Market where Drexel and Penn students are calling on those universities to disband their private police forces by 2025
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Hundreds are gathered in front of Philadelphia City Hall right now. Bumped into Penny Baker, 71, who said she was "hobbling" over because she has to support the next generation. "Women are going to be driven to get an abortion any way tey can," she said.
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Georgina, 24, just got picked up from the welcome center by family. She said the trip was about 2 days and travelers were given a small packaged meal. She said she felt "super good" and looking forward to spending time with family
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You know how after a breakup there's a period of time where you find that person's stuff all over your place? Not big stuff, little stuff. Anyway, I'm moving and this feels like that. Thinking about how I bought a whole case of these and took them to every party, incl. a wedding
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It's unclear how many people remain in the center but Emilio Buitrago, founder of Casa De Venezuela, said they were being fed. "It's not the Four Seasons," he said. "They have a room to rest, they have a little TV, a microwave, their basic needs are gonna be covered right now."
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Hey there, it's me. I wanted to share some of the things I could've done better yesterday. I think this is a good learning opportunity, at least for me. Please allow me a thread. 1/?
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There are more than 5k Ukrainians living in the Philly region, another 54k here have Ukrainian ancestry. A sea of Ukrainian flags is growing in front of City Hall right now in a rally opposing the Russian invasion
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The minute the game wrapped, Elizabeth and Allen Fiend rushed out their door in S. Philly to start a chant to which neighbors quickly responded. "I love it because I love to see Philadelphia happy," said Elizabeth before heading to City Hall for celebrations
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"All of humankind has one thing in common: the sandwich. I believe that all anyone really wants in this life is to sit in peace and eat a sandwich." -Liz Lemon Chatted with a Delco native who ate 1,000 cheesesteaks from across the Philly region
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At a tailgate in a Target parking lot celebrating Jim Gardner's final broadcast. Handful of people rn
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Man, the problem isn't the fans. Tickets were/continue to be expensive! Cheapest SRO tix for Sunday are $150 before fees. Me and my pals can't swing that. MSG tix were double that for games 1+2. Makes sense NY would gobble these seats up
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“I’m disgusted at all those Knicks fans there… We’re the Philadelphia 76ers - You can have them people in your building making all that noise.” ~ Charles Barkley on the amount of Knicks fans at Wells Fargo. Have to agree with him on this one.
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For embiid and babay
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Dozens of Girard College students and staff are gathered at the school's track for a balloon release meant to honor Kristopher Minners, 22, a former student and residential advisor. He was killed in the mass shooting on South Street Saturday
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Crowd going nuts after the Phillies/ Rocky montage
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More people continue to flood City Hall by the minute. I don't think I've seen such a crowd since the 2020 protests seeking police reform
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As a volunteer zipped his daughter in a puffy coat to supplement the liner jacket she came with, Kevin described feeling overwhelmed by the kindness his family was met with in Philly. "All these organizations have really made us feel welcome," he said.
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Going to the doctor is humiliating for no reason. You have to show up 15 mins early only to be seen 15 mins after your scheduled appointment. Then you have to spill your business in a form, to a nurse, and finally your doctor. You're cold the entire time
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People are straight up following the music. Dance party continues and elmo is in charge
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Why won't these employees stay? How come we can't more POC applicants for jobs? ... You basically want me, a first-gen, working-class Latina whose name you can't pronounce, to subsidize the company's growth. You're also threatening to lay people off bc we dare ask for more?
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Today, @WHYY execs raised the threat of layoffs during union wage negotiations if we did not agree to their unreasonable demands. This is an unconscionable stance. Here’s why 🧵 (1/6)
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But not that different. Philly, I'll never quit you. Excited to join the brilliant folks on the Inky's Team Now desk.
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At Malcom X Park in West Philly where people are set to remember Walter Wallace Jr., the 27-year-old Black man who police fatally shot in October
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At Malcolm X Park covering the first of 13 demonstrations planned by the Black Philly Radical Collective, a coalition of Black liberation groups. Each demonstration represents one of the collective's demands. Today is the Rally for Political Prisoners
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Walter Wallace Jr's family has reviewed police body camera footage. Shaka Johnson, the family attorney, says when Wallace came out of the house he looks to be in a "cloud" and doesn't say anything. Johnson says the video doesn't show Wallace "lunging" with the knife he held
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Amy Eusebio, Executive Director of Office of Immigrant Affairs, says 14 adults and 2 children remain at the welcome center. She emphasized these asylum seekers have been vetted as we'd previously reported. Some have already been picked up by family
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Soy una tía. A Latino heritage month blessing
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At Independence Mall. This was supposed to be a "count every vote" rally and it's turned into a celebration for Biden/Harris
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Helen Allison, 25, worries how a Roe reversal could impact Black women across the country. "It's shouldn't matter what state you're in," she said of having access to abortions
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About 300 people are on their way to City Hall in support of Asian and Pacific Islander communities. They plan to hold 8 mins of silence to honor of the ATL shooting victims. One of the chants has been: get it right the first time. That was a hate crime
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I'd say sorry for being extra but this is my way. Your girl has turned in her Marantz +mics. A product of the Ira Glass effect, I've had the privilege of learning from some of the best in public radio. Alas, time for a new challenge
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2 years
Babe, meet me under the art museum ferris wheel
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Back from the fatherland and on the vibes beat. See y'all on the BSL ⚾️
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The view before fans entered Citizens Bank Park for Phillies playoff baseball. Really appreciated the Bad Bunny heavy playlist
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When the Phillies head to the World Series, a gas station becomes a Sunday night dance hub where everyone is invited. John and Alicia Walter were just one of the couples to bring their kid to the jam. John described this as a perfect time to be a young fan
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"For those outside the Philadelphia city-state who may be mystified at the intensity and inestimable exuberance of the Philadelphia sports fans, be aware that lately they’ve been feeling like they’ve just hit the lottery after a lifetime of struggling to pay the bills."
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Philly is just a pit stop for Mayra and Kevin Arvoledo who are headed to Connecticut with their 3 y.o Sofia. The family made the 2 month trip from Ecuador
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Easily another 200 people out here chanting, "hey, hey, ho, ho, the occupation has got to go"
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4 years
At Broad and Snyder covering the March Against Racist Vigilantes & Their Cop Allies. The demonstration starts at 3pm and was put together by LILAC, Sunrise Movement Philly, Juntos, and more. The theme: #DefundThePPD
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Later tweet: That little girl in the photo? That little girl is me... And I'm unionizing with @WHYYunion , y'all! Why? I love group activities, it's v. Midwestern, and my Mexican-American calling (holla at my mama who is also a union gal 💪)
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My colleagues are too kind and they're the only bright spot in this darkest of timelines, but no one shouldn't have to shell out personal struggles as poverty porn to Execs in order to convince them we deserve a living wage
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Nina Feldman
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We would all be lost without Ximena. She's the kindest, hardest working, most collaborative, most intrepid among us. We all deserve a guarantee for a better future, but no one more than her.
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More than 100 people are gathered at 33rd and Spruce to protest the Penn Museum and how it used the remains of two young girls, Tree and Delisha Africa, who were killed in the MOVE bombing for research and teaching purposes
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Lots of Phillies jerseys on BSL making the pilgrimage to CBP already. Some young bros carrying six packs are striking up convos with fellow fans. They're guessing how many beers they can get through in the 2ish hours they have. "What else are we supposed to do?"
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At Cannabist in Deptford where the line for adult use marijuana sales opens at 5pm. Dave Adams, 65, has been in line since 11am. He dabbled in smoking in his teens. "I thought this day would never come."
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At Hahnemann University Hospital as healthcare employees from across the region, including former Hahnemann staff, rally against healthcare inequality. They're here with signs that read "Black patients matter" and "racism is a public health crisis"
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Ben Hoffstein, 47, walked down Broad from the Linc with his girlfriend and friends. He described the moments after the game as electric. "Everyone was hugging, strangers became friends."
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At the Chinatown mid-autumn festival for work and the sun finally came out. Official dispatch: vibes are good
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Emily is a freelance journalist photographing what's happening in Philly rn. An officer fired rubber bullets at a resident who was recording an arrest and Emily was struck in the head.
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I was struck on the left side of my head while I was running away. I ended up at Jefferson Hospital with 8 stitches in my head and discovered another open wound underneath my hair after getting home Sunday night.
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Reporters have gathered on the block where police fatally shot Wallace for hours. Lawyers say the family will make a statement at 8pm but they ask for some privacy this moment
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Amy Eusebio, Executive Director of Office of Immigrant Affairs, says it's still unclear what asylum seekers were told before getting on the bus to Philly. They were fed MREs on the way here
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At 57 and vine in west Philly where a dozen residents have been helping clean up some of the damage from looting that took place early morning after police fatally shot 27 year old Walter Wallace Jr.
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What does justice for Walter Wallace Jr look like? Johnson says complete and total reform
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Philly councilmember at large Kendra Brooks says people like her mom depend on USPS to get much needed medication in rural areas
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According to USPS data, 39% of it's workers are minorities and 40% are women. It's a point that keeps coming up today. "Any cut to the post office is a racist cut," says Perry Genovesi, a librarian
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3 years
This headline!
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Brian Leighton
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BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT: On Friday's @PhillyInquirer front page, some Sixers fans still believe in Ben Simmons. Story by @XimenaReports , photos by @khalifaheather & Yong Kim.
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@hannahlchinn still unclear on the long-term strategy behind letting your leader in website traffic go somewhere else. but hey, i'm not a six-figure Exec so what do i know
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Dr. Cheryl Bettigole, Philadelphia Health Commissioner, said its unclear when the child who had to be sent to the hospital will be released
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There's a lot of GOTV activity in philly today. This group of 15 is cycling 11 miles around the city, including west and south philly, to remind people to vote
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The final broadcast
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Later tweets of ppl I met when I didn't have service. Deanna Scavetti, 42, and her 11 y/o daughter Sienna jogged out of their South Philly home to head to Broad Street giggling all the way. "It's a Philly thing," said Scavetti. "The energy, nothing compares to it."
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He flew thousands of miles from home to chase his dream of playing ball, only to encounter unspeakable loss and countless injuries over the yrs. So many people would have given up but he battled through it all bringing us so much joy. The embodiment of the American Dream 🥹
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Philadelphia 76ers
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your 2022-23 @Kia NBA MVP: @JoelEmbiid 🏆 #KiaMVP
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A bus of Moms for Liberty attendees has arrived at Museum of American Revolution for their welcome reception
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The first 30 secs of "Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time?)" are some of the most perfect in music. The orchestration, the lyrics, the interpretation. "I gave my heart and soul to youuuuu" is just... RIP another great
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