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File photo: Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner sits during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's WNBA Finals against the Chicago Sky, Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, in Phoenix. A Moscow court announced it has extended the arrest of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19, according to the Russian state news agency Tass. Griner was detained at a Moscow airport in February after Russian authorities said a search of her luggage revealed vape cartridges. They were identified as containing oil derived from cannabis, which could carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison
Politics & Policy

Russian media: Arrest of WNBA star Griner extended to May 19

Russia's Tass news agency says a court near Moscow announced it has extended the detention of WNBA star Brittney Griner until May 19.

5 years ago

Nurse Sheena Davis administers a dose of a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Health

Pa. health care leaders and advocates urge Congress to approve more COVID funding

The White House has warned it will run out of money to cover COVID-19 tests, treatments, and vaccines unless Congress approves additional spending.

5 years ago

People cross on an improvised path under a bridge that was destroyed by a Russian airstrike, while fleeing the town of Irpin, Ukraine, Saturday, March 5, 2022. What looked like a breakthrough cease-fire to evacuate residents from two cities in Ukraine quickly fell apart Saturday as Ukrainian officials said shelling had halted the work to remove civilians hours after Russia announced the deal.
Community

Philly Jewish Federation delegation heads to Poland with supplies for Ukrainian refugees

“People fled out with what they could carry, and our ability to assist them at this very desperate time is vital,” said Michael Balaban.

5 years ago

The exterior of the Coatesville VA Medical Center.
Health

Veterans Affairs recommends closing Philadelphia and Coatesville hospitals

The two Pennsylvania hospitals would be among 35 shake-ups nationwide, according to the Veterans Affairs secretary’s Asset and Infrastructure Review report.

5 years ago

Mehmet Oz stands with hands clasped in front of him, wearing a dark blue suit and a red tie.
Politics & Policy

Oz vows to renounce Turkish citizenship if elected senator

Until Wednesday, Oz said he’d keep his dual citizenship so he has legal power in Turkey to make health care decisions for his Alzheimer’s-stricken mother.

5 years ago

Damaged vehicles and buildings in Kharkiv city center
Community

Rescuers search for survivors in smashed Mariupol theater

A photo released by Mariupol's city council showed an entire section of the large, 3-story theater had collapsed after the strike Wednesday evening.

5 years ago

Shown are Philadelphia police vehicles on a traffic stop
Politics & Policy

Philly police say social media a catalyst for gun violence among young people

The use of social media for bragging about violent acts is on the increase in Philadelphia. Police say young people aren’t realizing the true reality of their actions.

5 years ago

File photo: Singer Aretha Franklin performs at the Fashion Group International's 30th annual
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Cultural carnivals, Aretha tribute, Philly Home Show, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

An Aretha tribute, Kanaval, and Rennie Harris’ “Lifted” are among the weekend events in New Jersey, Philly, and Delaware.

5 years ago

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A home at 58 West Pitman Street in Penns Grove, with an auction sign in front of it
Urban Planning

Penns Grove hopes to turn vacants into value by auctioning borough-owned properties

The small borough in Salem County, N.J. hopes properties sold at auction will be added back to the tax rolls while generating some money to plan future projects.

5 years ago

John L. Davis, Jr., Krish Mohip, and Tony Watlington Sr.
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Meet the finalists: What Philly’s 3 superintendent hopefuls said during their job interviews

All three candidates for Philly’s top schools job visited the city this week for their public vetting. A final decision is just around the corner.

5 years ago

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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks to supporters
Politics & Policy

Ask Governor Murphy: Submit your question

WHYY, WBGO, and WNYC present “Ask Governor Murphy” — a live, monthly call-in show during which Gov. Murphy answers your most pressing questions.

5 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia Flyers' Claude Giroux celebrates after scoring a goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Montreal Canadiens, Sunday, March 13, 2022, in Philadelphia. Giroux's 1,000th career game with the Flyers on Thursday night could be his last in orange-and-black for the 34-year-old center approaching the final months of his contract
Arts & Entertainment

Captain 1,000: Flyers salute Giroux in potential final days

Philadelphia Flyers center Claude Giroux is set on Thursday to play his 1,000th career game.

5 years ago

File photo: In this March 26, 2019, file photo, actor Jussie Smollett talks to the media before leaving Cook County Court after his charges were dropped, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Courts & Law

Court orders Jussie Smollett release from jail during appeal

The ruling Wednesday comes after a Cook County judge sentenced Smollett last week to immediately begin serving 150 days in jail for his conviction.

5 years ago

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Community
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Brush fires send smoke billowing over National Park, New Jersey and Christiana, Delaware

Chopper 6 was over both fire scenes on Wednesday afternoon.

5 years ago

A closeup of Rep. Conor Lamb
Politics & Policy

Philly leaders say reason for Lamb endorsement is simple: ‘He campaigned’

City party members heard speeches from all three primary candidates. Lamb won the vote ‘overwhelmingly,’ Democratic leader Bob Brady said.

5 years ago

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