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Matthew McConaughey, a native of Uvalde, Texas, talks about the mass shooting in Uvalde, as he joins White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for the daily briefing at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, June 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Politics & Policy

McConaughey calls for gun legislation in White House speech

The Uvalde, Texas, native, offered a full-throated exhortation for a gridlocked Congress to pass gun reforms that can save lives while not infringing on Second Amendment right

4 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney said there were enough police on South Street Saturday night. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

After South St. mass shooting, Philly mayor says removing guns only way to stop increased street violence

The city is working on ways to make the city safer in the wake of a deadly mass shooting that left three people dead and 11 others wounded.

4 years ago

About 100 people marched to the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, to press for action to curb crime and assist its victims. The event was sponsored by Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice and urged lawmakers to take action. (AP Photo/Mark Scolforo)
Community

State Capitol rally urges action to fight crime, aid victims

A group of crime victims and their allies rallied on the state Capitol steps Tuesday to call for changes, three days after a shooting in Philly killed three and wounded 11.

4 years ago

A cyclist rides past the Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy

Pa. Republicans face decision on constitutional changes package

The comparatively large number of proposals pending in the General Assembly address topics that range from voting rights to abortion and real estate taxes.

4 years ago

The PABJ said in a statement on Twitter: 'Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists in saddened by the recent news that Broadcast Legend Trudy Hayes has passed this morning at 95-years-old. We’re not mourning, but will continue celebrating her trailblazing life and legacy.' (Philadelphia Tribune)
Community

Trudy Haynes, first Black TV reporter in Philly dies at 95

CBS3 Eyewitness News has reported that Trudy Haynes, whose hiring there in 1965 made her the first Black television reporter in Philadelphia, has died at 95.

4 years ago

A large crowd gathers for the Made in America festival in 2019.
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Bad Bunny and Tyler, the Creator to headline Made in America 2022

MIA 2022 will also feature Philadelphia native musicians Lil Uzi Vert and Jazmine Sullivan.

4 years ago

Bill Cosby is seen on the left; On the right,
Courts & Law

‘Donkey Kong defense’ arises at Bill Cosby sex abuse trial

A dispute over the arcade game Donkey Kong arose during Bill Cosby's civil trial over allegations that he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old girl at the Playboy Mansion in 1975.

4 years ago

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas testifies before the House Judiciary Committee
Politics & Policy

U.S. sees heightened extremist threat heading into midterms

Domestic violent extremists present the most pressing and potentially violent threat, the Department of Homeland Security said.

4 years ago

File photo: Violent insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump stand outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. A federal judge is questioning Donald Trump's efforts to withhold documents from Congress related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Judge Tanya Chutkan was skeptical Thursday, Nov. 4, of attorneys for the former president who asked her to block the handover of documents to a House committee
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 insurrection hearings: How to watch and what to know

The series of hearings that will take place over the next several weeks begin with a prime-time session Thursday night. Here's what you need to know ahead of the hearing.

4 years ago

File photo: Polling place in Deptford, N.J. on primary election day, June 7, 2022. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Slow start for voting in New Jersey primary

With only a few contested races, and mail-in balloting available, few turned out to do traditional voting in the South Jersey area.

4 years ago

Ryan Long appears on Jeopardy!
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Jeopardy! winning streak over for Mt. Airy’s Ryan Long

"You have made the city of Philadelphia very proud," Jeopardy! host Mayim Bialik said.

4 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the media while wearing a face mask
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf tests positive for coronavirus

Wolf tested positive for the virus in December 2020 as well. He was asymptomatic at the time, according to his office.

4 years ago

Riddle Hospital
Health

Suburban hospitals overwhelmed after Crozer Health shutdowns and Tower Health closures

Hospitals in Delaware, Chester, and even Montgomery counties are feeling the ripple effects of Crozer Health service shutdowns and Tower Health closures.

4 years ago

A rendering of the affordable housing development, Be A Gem Crossing
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘It’s a blessing’: Affordable housing to replace nuisance motel in North Philadelphia

North10 Philadelphia is building "Be a Gem Crossing" at Westmoreland Street and Germantown Avenue. It will replace a motel that neighbors have tried to close for two decades.

4 years ago

The exterior of the Capitol Building in Harrisburg, surrounded by fall foliage
Politics & Policy

Pa. Senate Republicans revive election bill over 2020 complaints

The bill passed, 30-19, with every Republican and one Democrat backing it.

4 years ago

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