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a man flyes a drone in New York
Science

Is that a drone or a plane? Experts help explain the differences

Dozens of mysterious nighttime flights first spotted in New Jersey last month and now being seen across the U.S. have raised concerns among residents and officials.

6 months ago

Rex Heuermann, center, charged in the Gilgo Beach serial killings on Long Island, appears for a hearing, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Suffolk County Court in Riverhead, N.Y.
Courts & Law

Suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killings is charged in the death of a Philly woman

Rex Heuermann, 61, is charged with killing six other women whose remains were found on Long Island.

6 months ago

Cats in a filthy home
Community
6abc

ACCT Philly seeks loving homes for more than 30 cats rescued from home

ACCT Philly says the cats received medical evaluations and are now ready for adoption.

6 months ago

Joel Bohy appraising the artifacts next to Nanette Osborne
Arts & Entertainment

A calfskin wallet made from a Revolutionary War drumhead is coming to the Museum of the American Revolution

After appearing on “Antiques Roadshow,” descendants of a Revolutionary soldier have donated artifacts to the Museum of the American Revolution.

6 months ago

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Several row homes on one side of a block
Urban Planning

Delaware seniors in ‘limbo’ worrying property value reassessments will drive up next year’s taxes

New Castle County hasn’t assessed property since 1983. Some are concerned older residents will feel the brunt of tax increases.

6 months ago

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The U.S. Capitol is seen at dawn in Washington
Health

Pa. health providers urge Congress to extend Medicare telehealth options set to expire in 2025

Policies expanding access to telehealth for Medicare participants will end Dec. 31 unless Congress extends them this week.

6 months ago

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a pool dyed green
Courts & Law
6abc

Atlantic City man indicted after drone used to drop dye packs in pools

Prosecutors say the 31-year-old conspired with another man to fly the drone over pools between June and September of 2023.

6 months ago

Donald Trump points his fingers and speaks
Politics & Policy

Trump weighs in on N.Y. mayor, vaccines and drones in freewheeling press conference at Mar-a-Lago

Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago, the president-elect said the U.S. was “not going to lose” the polio vaccine and weighed in on the drone sightings over New Jersey.

6 months ago

Gov. Phil Murphy signs a pardon
Courts & Law

N.J. Gov. Murphy pardons 33 and commutes 3 sentences, including case supported by Kim Kardashian

Murphy's first use of his clemency authority comes after he set up a special review board in June aimed at bringing cases deserving of a pardon or commutation for review.

6 months ago

exterior of the federal courthouse in Harrisburg
Courts & Law

Knife-wielding suspect shot at federal courthouse in Harrisburg, authorities say

In a statement, the U.S. Marshals Service said security officers moved to stop the man after he entered the courthouse, brandishing a knife.

6 months ago

bulldozers on the beach doing replenishment work
Science

$73.5M beach replenishment project starts in January at Jersey Shore

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will pump 2.1 million cubic yards of sand onto the shoreline between the Manasquan Inlet and Seaside Park.

6 months ago

Phil Murphy speaks
Science

Drone detectors in New Jersey have found ‘little or no evidence’ of wrongdoing, governor says

Over the weekend, 13 suspected sightings were reported, Gov. Murphy said Monday. Federal officials say drones aren't being operated with bad intent or by foreign governments.

6 months ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel (center) joins Mayor Cherelle Parker in Dilworth Park outside City Hall to address a weekend of violence that ended with four people dead
Courts & Law

Weekend violence in Philly leaves 4 people dead, 20 others injured

Philadelphia police said they plan to increase law enforcement’s presence outside City Hall in the wake of a triple shooting in Dilworth Park.

6 months ago

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A view of the Upper Darby Township building
Community

Upper Darby municipal workers to hold strike authorization vote

If Transport Workers Local 234 votes to give their leaders the power to call for a strike, a possible walkout could happen as soon as New Year’s Day.

6 months ago

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Supporters standing and clapping in the audience
Urban Planning

New Sixers arena could improve diversity in Philly construction, union says

The arena proposal is expected to receive full City Council approval this week.

6 months ago

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