Philadelphia
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George Floyd death: Curfew in several US cities, massive protests in LA, Chicago
World | May 31, 2020, 03:11 PM ISTA curfew has been imposed in Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Atlanta and other US cities after anti-police riots over the death of George Floyd. Here are the Latest Updates on the death in Minneapolis of George Floyd, a handcuffed black man who pleaded for air as a white police officer pressed a knee on his neck:
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Opera Philadelphia streams digital festival of five productions, including recent world premieres
Entertainment | May 16, 2020, 06:38 PM ISTVideo premieres include Best New Opera Award winner Breaking the Waves by Missy Mazzoli and Royce Vavrek, International Opera Award nominee Sky on Swings by Lembit Beecher, and Hannah Moscovitch, plus a beloved 2014 production of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville.
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Craving for a vacation amid lockdown? Here's how you can enjoy Philadelphia from home
Travel | Apr 15, 2020, 03:06 PM ISTAre you getting bored at home amid coronavirus lockdown and missing your trips during vacations? Here's a do-it-yourself experience that will help you enjoy Philadelphia even while sitting at home.
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Top Haunted Locations in one of the oldest American cities
Travel | Oct 19, 2019, 05:15 PM ISTIt is no surprise that Philadelphia has creepy and reportedly haunted historical locations. Have a look at the top haunted destinations of one of teh oldest American cities.
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Visit Philadelphia’s top family friendly attractions
Lifestyle | Jul 01, 2019, 10:11 PM ISTThough many visitors come to Philadelphia to get a first-hand look at the birthplace of modern democracy and experience the historical sites, the City of Brotherly Love is also home to many family-friendly attractions, where children can pique their
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Visit Philadelphia’s top family friendly attractions
Travel | Jul 01, 2019, 12:20 PM ISTThe City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia is home to many family-friendly attractions.
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Arrested gunman says he shot Philadelphia cop in Islam's name
World | Jan 09, 2016, 08:47 AM ISTPhiladelphia: A man using a gun stolen from police said he was acting in the name of Islam when he ambushed an officer sitting in his marked cruiser at an intersection, firing more than a
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Revealed: Know the 'unusual' secret behind 'romantic' relationships!
Lifestyle | Aug 09, 2015, 11:07 PM ISTNew York: More and more adults are now into "sexting", sending or receiving explicit content via smartphones, which is actually ensuring sexual satisfaction in their romantic relationships, says a study.Eight out of 10 people surveyed
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New York-bound Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia, several people hurt
World | May 13, 2015, 10:15 AM ISTPhiladelphia: An Amtrak train headed to New York City derailed in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, mangling the front of it and injuring several people, some of whom climbed out of windows to get away.Train 188,
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Marine wild life about to collapse in 100 years: Study
World | Jan 19, 2015, 01:50 PM ISTWashington: The collapse of wildlife on land due to human activity is about to recur in the sea in the next 100 years, a consortium of scientists has found.According to the researchers, wildlife in the
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Indian-American wins prestigious children's peace prize
World | Nov 19, 2014, 07:19 AM ISTNew York: Neha Gupta, an 18-year-old Indian-American, today won the presigious International Children's Peace Prize for her work to help orphans in India and other vulnerable children.Gupta won the award whose last year's winner was
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Big storm dumps snow on US East, delays travel
World | Dec 09, 2013, 07:35 PM ISTPhiladelphia: A plodding storm that dumped heavy snow on the densely-populated Mid-Atlantic region made roads slippery in the Northeast for Monday's commute while travel disruptions continued to ripple across the United States days after the
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Building collapses in Philadelphia
World | Jun 06, 2013, 08:46 AM ISTPhiladelphia, Jun 6: A four-storey building that was in the process of being demolished collapsed in the US city of Philadelphia on Wednesday, killing at least one person.Mayor Michael Nutter has reported only one death
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Protesters march in Philadelphia against Wharton snub to Modi
World | Mar 24, 2013, 10:19 PM ISTWashington, Mar 24: About 200 Indian-Americans marched in protest against the controversial withdrawal of an invitation to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to speak at the Wharton India Economic Forum.Marching under the banner of a
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David Beckham suspended for 1 game
Football | Jul 06, 2012, 02:50 PM ISTCarson (California), Jul 6: David Beckham was suspended for one game by Major League Soccer on Thursday for kicking a ball at an opponent in the Los Angeles Galaxy's loss at San Jose.Beckham kicked a
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After Raids, Wall Street Protesters Shift Tactics
World | Dec 01, 2011, 07:37 AM ISTNew York, Dec 1: The overnight police raids in Philadelphia and Los Angeles that dismantled two of the nation's biggest Occupy Wall Street encampments leave just a few major “occupations” still going on around the