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A mail ballot for Philadelphia's May 20, 2025 primary election
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania election 2025: How to request, fill out and return your mail ballot

Here’s what to know, from how to secure mail ballots and where to find drop boxes.

22 mins ago

a picture of Kada Scott
Courts & Law
6abc

Accomplices may be involved in death of missing Philadelphia woman Kada Scott: DA

Scott disappeared during her work shift at an assisted living facility in Chestnut Hill on Oct 4. Her body was then discovered in a shallow grave two weeks later.

2 hours ago

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham
Community

Brandon Graham is out of retirement and back with the Eagles, seeking a 3rd Super Bowl

With the Philadelphia Eagles thin in pass rushers because of injuries and other departures, the 37-year-old Brandon Graham announced a deal Wednesday to finish the season.

7 hours ago

Homes in New Castle, Delaware.
Courts & Law

Delaware Chancery Court hears lawsuit challenging law aimed at providing tax relief to New Castle County homeowners

New Castle County officials deny planned mass reclassification of properties raises possible due process concerns.

11 hours ago

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People enjoy Playland's Castaway Cove amusement park, in Ocean City
Community

From Ocean City to Cape May, Jersey Shore businesses saw a mixed bag this summer amid shorter stays and inflation woes

Businesses in Cape May County shore towns said they had to work harder to keep tourism and profits strong.

12 hours ago

Community members at the Kada Scott vigil
Community

‘Her legacy is not in vain’: Kada Scott remembered during Germantown vigil as investigation into her death continues

The vigil took place outside Ada H. Lewis Middle School, where the Philadelphia woman’s remains were discovered over the weekend.

20 hours ago

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A paper bag being handed over in a store
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia mayor and council members at odds over 10-cent paper bag fee bill

The fee is meant to encourage Philadelphians to bring their own bags. Parker’s administration worries it could hurt low-income residents.

21 hours ago

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Cheltenham High School
Community

Cheltenham High School cancels football season amid hazing allegations

Cheltenham School District has received reports “indicating multiple team members engaged in hazing through physical contact.”

24 hours ago

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Sexual assault suspect Ian Cleary departs
Courts & Law

Man who sent ‘So I raped you’ message sentenced to 2 to 4 years for 2013 Pa. campus assault

The judge took into account Ian Cleary’s guilty plea, his remorse and his long history of mental illness in giving a sentence below state guidelines.

24 hours ago

Kada Scott, who has been missing since Oct. 4, is pictured here wearing a white dress
Courts & Law
6abc

Kada Scott case: New details released, suspect charged with arson, tampering with evidence

Right now, homicide charges have not yet been filed against Keon King as the district attorney's office continues to investigate.

1 day ago

Philadelphia City Commissioners Head Omar Sabir
Community

Registration party in West Philly urges voters to get registered before tonight’s deadline

The event at the 52nd Street El stop recruited voters for both next month’s general election as well as next year’s congressional midterms.

1 day ago

Amazon Web Services data center is seen on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024, in Boardman, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
Science

Conshohocken-area residents push back against proposed data center

The facility would replace the recently closed Cleveland-Cliffs steel mill, which sits on 66 acres of land along the Schuylkill River.

1 day ago

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William Murphy, who is blind, beside the Delaware home from which he was wrongfully
Courts & Law

Wrongfully evicted in snowstorm, blind man and daughters ‘elated’ by court clearance to resume lawsuit against Delaware

The eviction order was for a previous tenant, but a state court said the landlord “weaponized” the process to remove the Murphy family.

1 day ago

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a mosaic at the John Coltrane House
Arts & Entertainment

Work and funding underway to repair and program John Coltrane’s Strawberry Mansion house

A new nonprofit created by descendants of the jazz legend will take over stewardship of the future Philadelphia cultural space.

1 day ago

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a tribute sign to Harry Fenton
Community

Philly bike advocates gather at Fairmount Park to remember fallen rider, call for safer streets

Advocates said the road’s design allows drivers to act recklessly, leading to unsafe conditions for pedestrians and cyclists.

2 days ago

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