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FILE - Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole, right, speaks after being presented with the McGovern-Dole Leadership Award by Vice President Joe Biden, to honor his leadership in the fight against hunger, during the 12th Annual George McGovern Leadership Award Ceremony hosted by World Food Program USA, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2013. Bob Dole, who overcame disabling war wounds to become a sharp-tongued Senate leader from Kansas, a Republican presidential candidate and then a symbol and celebrant of his dwindling generation of World War II veterans, has died. He was 98. His wife, Elizabeth Dole, posted the announcement Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, on Twitter.  (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Politics & Policy

Senate leader, presidential candidate Bob Dole dies at 98

Elizabeth Dole has tweeted that her husband, Republican political icon Bob Dole, has died at age 98.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Union's Andre Blake watches as the show by Nashville SC's Hany Mukhtar goes in for a goal during the first half of an MLS playoff soccer match, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Health

Union without 11 players for MLS East final against NYCFC

The Philadelphia Union will be without 11 players on Sunday when the team plays NYCFC in the MLS Eastern Conference finals because of COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

5 years ago

Homes are pictured in Chester, Pa.
Community

No internet? Delaware County wants to hear from you about broadband access

Though FCC maps say otherwise, county officials think Delco has huge gaps in internet coverage, specifically in lower-income areas in the southeast.

5 years ago

A person DJs at a launch party
Arts & Entertainment

Talking smack and playing cards: World Series of Spades debuts in Philly

Comedian Clint Coley’s streaming tournament of playing cards and talking smack starts its 2nd season with a watch party in Fishtown.

5 years ago

Activity tables are spaced apart at a Philadelphia charter school
Community

Philly Parks & Rec to offer students free meals during winter break

Philadelphia’s Department of Parks & Recreation will offer free “school’s out” meals to students in need while class is out of session.

5 years ago

A person takes COVID-19 test at mobile testing site near Grand Central Terminal on Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, in New York. The omicron variant of COVID-19, which had been undetected in the U.S. before the middle of this week, had been discovered in at least five states by the end of Thursday, showing yet again how mutations of the virus can circumnavigate the globe with speed and ease
Health

More omicron detected as hospitals strain under virus surge

New York has announced three more cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, bringing to eight the number of state cases linked to the new variant.

5 years ago

Gladwyne firefighters offer the whole service during their Christmas tree sale, including some light touch-ups to even out the bottom of trees before they find their way to new homes
Community

What does it take to be a volunteer firefighter? Selling Christmas trees, for one

Gladwyne Fire Company in Lower Merion and McKinley Fire Company in Abington raise funds in a suburban holiday tradition.

5 years ago

Students working in a classroom
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Black parents say movement to ban critical race theory is ruining their children’s education

Some Black parents believe teaching the history of anti-Black racism would help children understand the harm behind it and where it originated.

5 years ago

President Joe Biden talks with reporters at the White House in Washington, Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, as he prepares to leave for Camp David
Politics & Policy

Biden, Putin set video call Tuesday as Ukraine tensions grow

President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin will speak in a video call Tuesday, the Kremlin said, as tensions between the Un ...

5 years ago

Philadelphia Union's Jakob Glesnes, left, celebrates his goal with fans and teammates during extra time in an MLS playoff soccer match against the New York Red Bulls, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Chester, Pa. The Union won 1-0 in extra time.
Community

Sons of Ben ready to cheer on the Union ahead of biggest match in club history

These enthusiastic fans have backed the Philadelphia Union since before the team even existed. If Sunday brings a win, the MLS Cup Final is next.

5 years ago

James, left, and Jennifer Crumbley are shown during the video arraignment of their son, Ethan Crumbley in Rochester Hills, Mich., on Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2021. A prosecutor filed involuntary manslaughter charges Friday, Dec. 3, 20201 against the Crumbleys whose 15-year-old son is accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school
Courts & Law

Bond set at combined $1M after Michigan parents enter pleas

James and Jennifer Crumbley entered not guilty pleas to each of the four involuntary manslaughter counts against them during a hearing Saturday held on Zoom.

5 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Municipal bank could be a first for Philadelphia and the country

The first municipal public bank in the country could be coming to Philadelphia now that legislation is moving forward in City Council.

5 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council considers changing ethics rules

Legislation has been introduced to clarify conflicts of interest in Philadelphia City Council, though officials say the conviction of a member has nothing to do with it.

5 years ago

Students change classes at Julia de Burgos Elementary School in Philadelphia, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Ex-Pa. Education official: Student achievement gap won’t be closed without funding changes

The state’s former deputy secretary of K-12 education took the stand in a long-awaited trial over Pennsylvania’s system for funding public education.

5 years ago

(Jeff Rhode/ Holy Name Medical Center.)
Health
6abc

1st case of omicron variant detected in New Jersey

The individual, an adult female, who is a fully vaccinated Georgia resident, had recently traveled to South Africa before spending time in New Jersey.

5 years ago

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