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Kate Jackson is a staff writer for Philly Daily. Originally from Wynnewood, Pennsylvania, Kate is a rising senior at Syracuse University and works on the news staff at the Daily Orange, the student-run newspaper. She is currently pursuing a dual bachelor's degree in news journalism and international relations at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications and Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs.

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Juneteenth Block Party draws crowds to African American Museum despite soaring heat

Hundreds gathered at 7th and Arch for Philly’s Juneteenth Block Party, celebrating Black culture, community, and history under blazing summer …

With 6,000 dog bites reported, U.S. Postal Service expands dog safety campaign

With dog bite incidents hitting a seven-year high, longtime USPS employee Paul Smith is helping lead a month-long national campaign …

Multiple pipe bombs found in home of man arrested at West Chester ‘No Kings’ protest

The man found carrying a handgun and other weapons in the area of the West Chester "No Kings" protest over …

2025 James Beard Awards include one winner, three finalists from Philadelphia

Winning chefs and restaurants were announced Monday night at the 2025 James Beard Awards, one of the United States’ most …

‘No Kings’ protesters gather in Love Park to defend democratic values

Despite the rainy weather, crowds gathered in Love Park for the “No Kings” rally and march on Saturday morning.

What to know about road closures, bus detours for Philadelphia's 'No Kings Protest' on Saturday

The City of Philadelphia announced it will implement several road closures, parking restrictions and SEPTA bus detours in preparation for …

Explore the science behind the Museum of Illusions

Dive into a world where nothing is quite what it seems at the Museum of Illusions on the corner of …

What to make of Philadelphia's affordable housing ranking

Philadelphia recently ranked 21st in WalletHub's “Most Affordable Cities to Buy a Home” survey, but that doesn’t explain why affordable …

Pope Leo XIV reps Villanova alma mater with baseball cap

Pope Leo XIV wore a Villanova baseball cap to support his alma mater during a meeting with the National Italian …

Gates Scholarship recipient Gabe Solano presents capstone project: AutoEQ

Gabe Solano, a 2025 Gates Millennium Scholarship recipient, presented his senior capstone project—an automated volume-adjusting device called the “AutoEQ”—at the …

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