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The film ''The Philadelphians
Arts & Entertainment

The empty visitor center in LOVE Park now lights up with Philly immigrants, old and new

The empty visitor center shaped like a flying saucer comes to life with nightly film projections about Philly immigrants.

2 weeks ago

Listen 1:33
Osage Avenue in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

40 years ago, Philly police bombed MOVE’s Osage Avenue compound. Mike Africa Jr. wants the home to memorialize the tragedy

The 1985 bombing claimed the lives of 11 people, including five children, and destroyed dozens of homes in the Cobbs Creek section of West Philadelphia.

2 weeks ago

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Crystal Sandoval stands by a memorial for the car crash at the University of Delaware
Community

‘Killing us by doing nothing’: After 2 UDel student deaths, pleas to make Newark’s Main Street safer have officials hustling

Officials have been studying measures since first-year student Noelia Gómez was killed in August. The death of Marina Vasconcelos last week has accelerated efforts.

2 weeks ago

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cannabis in a jar on a table
Politics & Policy

Pa. House passes recreational cannabis bill, faces uphill battle in Senate

House Democrats swiftly approved legislation to legalize recreational cannabis statewide this week after half a dozen hearings about the topic last year.

2 weeks ago

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City Hall is pictured from afar
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘We’re kind of rushing this’: Philadelphia City Council spars with Parker officials over mayor’s $2B housing plan

The mayor wants Council to adopt her Housing Opportunities Made Easy initiative in tandem with the city’s next budget. Lawmakers will put their $.02 in before that happens.

2 weeks ago

Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran listening to residents speak out against his decision
Community

Bucks County Commissioners meeting gets heated as residents react to sheriff’s agreement with ICE

Many residents expressed concern over public safety and community relations. Others argued that the county could be impacted financially.

2 weeks ago

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police officers in the street
Community
6abc

Philadelphia police officer shot near Overbrook High School; video shows chaotic scene

A witness who recorded video of the chaos said the incident started as a fight. The officer was taken to Penn Presbyterian Hospital in critical but stable condition.

2 weeks ago

Oficiales de ICE arrestando a un hombre
Politics & Policy

Un muro de protección: legisladores de Delaware buscan proteger a familias inmigrantes del escrutinio federal

Las propuestas protegerían la información personal de estudiantes inmigrantes, sus familias y de personas con tarjetas de privilegio de conducir de los funcionarios federales.

2 weeks ago

A display shows the status of flights at Newark Liberty International Airport
Community

Feds fixing problems at Newark airport while planning overhaul of U.S. air traffic control system

The Federal Aviation Administration says it will upgrade technology and improve staffing at the troubled New Jersey airport.

2 weeks ago

A photo of Tyre Nichols
Courts & Law

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

A jury took about 8 1/2 hours over two days to find Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith not guilty on all charges after a trial in Memphis state court.

2 weeks ago

the NJ Transit River Line as seen from the platform
Community

NJ Transit and its largest union announces tentative agreement, but talks with rail engineers continue to skid

Details of the agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union have not been released. It comes as contentious talks with rail engineers continue.

2 weeks ago

Listen 0:54
Madinah Wilson-Anton speaks behind a podium
Politics & Policy

Legislation recognizing first-cousin marriages dies in the Delaware House

The bill would have recognized marriages that happened outside of Delaware. It did not allow the marriages to take place in the state.

2 weeks ago

Listen 0:59
Former Philadelphia Eagles football player Jason Kelce hits on the 16th hole during a pro-am before the Truist Championship golf tournament at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in Flourtown, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Arts & Entertainment

Go Birds and birdies: Retired Eagles great Jason Kelce takes his swings, advice at PGA Tour pro-am

Kelce showed off his game at a pro-am ahead of the Truist Championship, posting a video of his swing online and asking both pros and amateurs for advice on how to get better.

2 weeks ago

A sign at the entrance to the Pa. Governor's residence
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor’s residence to get an ‘anti-climb’ fence

It's been less than a month since a late-night intruder jumped the existing fence, broke into the home and started a damaging fire inside the Harrisburg home of Gov. Shapiro.

2 weeks ago

A sign for a Rite Aid Pharmacy
Health

What customers can expect as Rite Aid closes or sells all its drugstores

The company runs 1,245 stores in 15 states, according to its website. It has a heavy presence in New York, Pennsylvania and California, which alone has 347 locations.

2 weeks ago

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