Special Reports (Page 22)
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Philadelphia Life: Pennsylvania is an easy place to buy guns, officials say
Whether you’re a cowboy or a bandit, you will not have trouble obtaining a firearm in the state any time soon.
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Philadelphia Life: Illegal guns are a way of life in some neighborhoods
Obtaining a pistol can be as easy as walking up to a corner and asking for one.
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Philadelphia Life: The Golden Block fights to revitalize in the face of urban ills
Amanda Plasencia report's from Philadelphia's "El Bloque de Oro" a Latino community that faces stiff economic pressures and battles the ills of drug addiction and high levels of crime.
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Philadelphia Life: Walnut Street Theatre “getting better with age”
The oldest theater in the country has the largest subscription base.
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Philadelphia Life: Veterans court gives a second chance to vets
The court offers treatments that cater to troubled veterans.
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Philadelphia Life: In memory of lost loved ones, women band together to fight crime
Mothers in Charge are fighting to reduce crime and mentor young criminals.
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Philadelphia Life: Black artists say they face racial barriers
Black artists in Philadelphia say they've had to overcome racial barriers to succeed.
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Philadelphia Life: Despite population increase, some Amish choose to leave
Some Amish choose to leave their communities for life in the outside world.
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Philadelphia Life: Homeless and hungry, hundreds turn to outreach groups for help
Philadelphia homeless shelters and advocacy groups are feeling the strain of a reeling economy, serving more people with fewer resources.
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Philadelphia Life: Underground music scene thrives
PHILADELPHIA – Winter coats, gloves, and wool scarves are atypical rock concert attire, but Saturday night’s audience at The Ox, […]