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Doug Mastriano speaks in front of an image of the American flag and PA written in the background.
Politics & Policy

COVID nursing home deaths claim is campaign trail mainstay

Pennsylvania’s Republican nominee for governor, Doug Mastriano, often makes the baseless allegation that one of Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID policies caused more deaths.

4 years ago

Brittney Griner is escorted to a courtroom for a hearing
Politics & Policy

Brittney Griner sends letter to Biden pleading for his help

The basketball star detained in Russia wrote a letter saying she feared she might never return home and asking that he not " forget about me and the other American Detainees."

4 years ago

A video panel of a woman looking off to the side is next to another video panel showing an African art collection.
Arts & Entertainment

Looking at the lookers: The power of African art at the Barnes Foundation

Julien’s five-screen film installation and African art exhibition at the Barnes explores the transcendence of looking.

4 years ago

United States Post Office delivery trucks
Urban Planning

Pa., N.J., and Del. among 16 states suing USPS over lack of electric vehicles

The Postal Service’s plan to replace about 165,000 of its gas guzzling delivery trucks includes just a fraction of EVs. Now, Pa., N.J., and Del. are among 16 states suing.

4 years ago

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Three people pose, smiling, in a theater.
Arts & Entertainment

After 3 years, the new play conference PlayPenn re-emerges under new leadership

The conference for new play development was rocked by racist accusations. After three years down, it returns with new leadership and commitment to DEI.

4 years ago

The Turn the Key programs aims to create energy efficient, affordable housing for city employees or income eligible first-time homebuyers. The first homes will be built on publicly owner land, like a lot on the 1300 block of Corlies Street in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Affordable housing program in Philly makes ownership more than a pipe dream for some

The Neighborhood Preservation Initiative will give buying preference to Philly municipal workers looking to become homeowners for the first time.

4 years ago

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Community
6abc

2 police officers injured during July 4th shooting on Ben Franklin Parkway; $20K reward offered

One officer suffered a graze wound to the head, while the other was wounded in the shoulder.

4 years ago

A group of people stand on the side of the street, holding the American flag and smiling.
Community

Philadelphians and tourists enjoy festivities ahead of party on the Parkway

Old City and Logan Square became a melting pot of culture today as Philadelphia turned out to celebrate the Fourth of July.

4 years ago

People gather together, talking and eating.
Politics & Policy

Two Pottstown churches cited for violating the zoning code’s definition of ‘church,’ by offering free meals and other services

Two Montgomery County churches have been cited by the Pottstown Borough for violating the zoning code’s definition of “church.”

4 years ago

A crowd sits on green grass, with some trees and a building in the background.
Community

This oft-forgotten N.J. battlefield played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War

After British troops surrendered at the Battle of Princeton, Britain never regained full control of New Jersey during the Revolutionary War.

4 years ago

Terrified parade-goers fled Highland Park's Fourth of July parade after shots were fired, leaving behind their belongings as they sought safety, Monday, July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Ill. (Lynn Sweet/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)
Community

July 4 parade shooting near Chicago leaves 6 dead, 30 hurt; man detained

An hourslong manhunt during which residents hunkered down in businesses or received police escorts to their homes ended with a traffic stop and brief chase Monday evening.

4 years ago

Rep. Liz Cheney speaks, her nameplate visible in front of her, with an American flag visible in the background.
Politics & Policy

Jan 6 panel: More people turn up with evidence against Trump

A member of the House Jan. 6 committee says more witnesses are coming forward with new details on the Capitol insurrection.

4 years ago

People hold signs calling for more mental health support.
Health
NJ Spotlight

N.J. budgets $480.5M to bolster mental health services

Funds are earmarked for children’s programs, suicide prevention, training more mental health professionals, crisis hotline and more.

4 years ago

Smoke rises from a power plant, as the lights glow red in a snowy landscape at night.
Courts & Law

In light of EPA court ruling, new focus on states’ power

Eighteen states have set 100% clean energy goals, according to the U.S. Climate Alliance, and they represent 42% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

4 years ago

Rides at Funland amusement park
Money

Summer tourism booming in Rehoboth Beach amid inflation concerns and short-staffing

Delaware beach tourism is on the rise as the summer season gets into full swing. But some businesses are still searching for workers, and grappling with rising prices.

4 years ago

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