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Community
6abc

Hundreds of IRS employees fired in Philadelphia

Hundreds of IRS employees who work in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood received termination notices on Thursday after they came to work.

6 months ago

Firefighters battle a blaze at SPS Technologies in Jenkintown, Pa., Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
Community

Officials say the air is safe near the Jenkintown SPS fire. Residents remain on edge

Residents say officials should have communicated in “real-time” and released details about air monitoring and chemicals at the plant sooner.

6 months ago

Listen 1:01
Madeleine Dean
Politics & Policy

U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean speaks on value in federal funding for community projects

The politician representing parts of Montgomery and Berks counties spoke about the harm of a stalled budget at the Resilience Resource Center in Huntingdon Valley.

6 months ago

Listen 1:01
A sign for the Internal Revenue Service
Politics & Policy

IRS plans to lay off 7,000 probationary workers beginning Thursday, AP source says

The IRS has around 90,000 employees across the U.S. It's unclear how the layoffs, which largely affect employees in compliance departments, may affect tax collection services.

6 months ago

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Community
6abc

12 horses rescued over welfare concerns after 2 killed, 1 hurt in Southwest Philadelphia stable fire

The horses will eventually make their way to the PSPCA's Danville Center, according to rescuers.

6 months ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy
6abc

Trump appoints Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to Council of Governors

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6 months ago

fire crews battling the fire at the warehouse
Community

Jenkintown SPS fire continues to smolder; most chemicals stored at the site were spared from blaze, officials say

“The tactical response by our firefighters prevented what could have been a mass casualty incident,” Abington Police Chief Patrick Molloy said.

6 months ago

President Donald Trump arrives to speak at the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute summit in Miami Beach, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025.
Politics & Policy

White House will celebrate Black History Month as some government agencies skip after anti-DEI order

The Trump administration has issued a deadline to schools and universities to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money.

6 months ago

a model poses
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Fashion Week, ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ and a Thelonious Monk tribute in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 20–23: Triple Bill in Del., Schomburg Symposium in Philly and Rod Stewart in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

6 months ago

Listen 4:45
the audience watches the play
Arts & Entertainment

‘This one hit close to home’: Philadelphia Theatre Company opens a musical about cancer

“Night Side Songs” by Daniel and Patrick Lazour takes on palliative care as an audience sing-along.

6 months ago

Listen 3:01
a nurse's hands adjusting gloves
Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers want to address the growing shortage of nurses and other health care workers

New Jersey lawmakers are considering a bill to let out-of-state nurses and other health care professionals work without final license approval for a year.

6 months ago

people protesting with a sign reading RESEARCH IS CHEAPER THAN DISEASE
Science

Academics in N.J., Philly protest Trump administration cuts to scientific research

Rallies in Center City and at Rutgers University were part of a nationwide day of action to speak out against Trump administration cuts.

6 months ago

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni, left, talks with assistant head coach Kevin Patullo during warmups before an NFL pre-season football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Saturday, Aug.24, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rich Schultz, File)
Community

Eagles promote Kevin Patullo to offensive coordinator following Kellen Moore’s departure for Saints

Patullo joined the Eagles’ staff as passing game coordinator in 2021 when coach Nick Sirianni was hired, and he became associate head coach in 2023.

6 months ago

Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium surrounded by other officials
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Mayor Parker launches Philly initiative to create and preserve 30,000 housing units

The initiative will be informed by industry experts, with the Philadelphia Housing Authority playing a large role.

6 months ago

Listen 1:07
President Donald Trump speaks
Politics & Policy

Trump has signed an executive order on IVF. Here’s what you should know about the procedure

The executive order instructed the assistant to the president for domestic policy to give Trump a list of policy recommendations on protecting IVF access.

6 months ago

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