The Philly Fringe has never been shy about using multiple languages. This year, artists are pushing the envelope.

The U.S. semiquincentennial and the MLB’s Midsummer Classic are just the tip of the iceberg. Also in the mix? TED Talks, March Madness and the PGA Championship.

The former Black Panther member, who was convicted of the 1981 murder of a white Philadelphia police officer, says corrections officials have wrongly delayed the procedure.

The contract proposal, approved by 70% of members, included a 3% pay hike, $1,400 bonus and improved working conditions.

While current service reductions will remain in place, the reduced service to Regional Rail scheduled for next week has been paused pending another hearing set for Sept. 4.