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Community

Black National Convention puts spotlight on police brutality

The gathering follows Democratic and Republican party conventions that laid out starkly different visions for America.

6 years ago

The National Hurricane Center forecast for Tropical Storm Laura, valid early Thursday afternoon. (Screenshot)
Down the Shore
Weather

NWS: Soaking rain, no coastal flooding as Laura remnants pass through N.J. region this weekend

Forecasters expect heavy rain and possibly flash flooding as the remnants of Hurricane Laura pass through the New Jersey region on Saturday. 

6 years ago

Fabiana Pierre-Louis
Courts & Law

Fabiana Pierre-Louis confirmed as first Black female justice on the N.J. Supreme Court

Her nomination to the state’s highest court was confirmed by a unanimous vote in the state Senate.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies
Community
NBC10

Phillies game postponed due to players’ protest of Jacob Blake’s shooting

The Phillies were scheduled to play the defending World Series champions, the Washington Nationals in the nation's capital.

6 years ago

Odell Griffin places his mail-in ballot in a box outside City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia accepts $10M grant for ambitious election plan

Accepting the grant comes as President Donald Trump's campaign is suing to outlaw drop boxes — used in the primary in the heavily Democratic city of Philadelphia.

6 years ago

Jacob Blake protests in Kenosha, Wis.
Politics & Policy

Biden: Trump sees Wisconsin unrest as ‘political benefit’

Joe Biden said Thursday that President Donald Trump is “rooting for more violence" amid racially charged unrest in Wisconsin.

6 years ago

Lincoln Financial Field, home of the Philadelphia Eagles. (AP Photo/Michael Perez)
Community

Pa. coronavirus recovery: No Eagles fans at the Linc ‘until further notice’

In a statement to season ticket holders, an Eagles spokesperson said while the organization is “disappointed” in the outcome, it respects the state and city’s verdict.

6 years ago

Hurricane Laura moves through Louisiana
Down the Shore
Weather

Elite N.J. team to aid Hurricane Laura rescue and recovery efforts in Louisiana

Forecasters had warned that the storm surge would be “unsurvivable” and the damage “catastrophic.”

6 years ago

Fire set to Chabad Center at the University of Delaware
Community

Jewish center intentionally set on fire at University of Delaware, investigator says

The Chabad Center at the University of Delaware campus in Newark was intentionally set on fire late Tuesday night, according to the state fire marshal’s office.

6 years ago

In this April 30 ,2020 file photo, a barber shop shows closed and hiring sign during the COVID-19 in Chicago.  On Thursday, Aug. 27, just over 1 million Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a sign that the coronavirus outbreak continues to threaten jobs even as the housing market, auto sales and other segments of the economy rebound from a springtime collapse. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Community

More than one million Americans file for unemployment, again

The number of initial claims has exceeded 1 million every week but one since late March, an unprecedented streak.

6 years ago

Cheyenne Snow
Community
Spotlight PA

A vital rental assistance program is riddled with problems as Pa. prepares to resume evictions

A Spotlight PA review found many landlords have refused to participate, and lawmakers have failed to take action despite warnings the program is failing.

6 years ago

Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice
Courts & Law

Expect different courtroom arrangements when criminal jury trials resume in city

Come Sept. 8, jurors will listen from the gallery, Plexiglas will separate witnesses from prosecutors and defense attorneys. Public, press will be on Zoom.

6 years ago

LeCav restaurant at Wilmington’s Hotel DuPont
Community

Chef Tyler Akin brings French brasserie to Wilmington’s Hotel DuPont Sept. 1

Coronavirus stay-at-home orders brought Le Cavalier’s debut to a halt. Delaware restaurants can do business now, but opening will still bring challenges.

6 years ago

Frankford Transportation Center. (Michaela Winberg/Billy Penn)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

This SEPTA bus route is a lifeline for Northeast Philly — and ridership dropped almost 40 percent

Snaking from Bucks County to the top of the El in Frankford, the route connects shops, offices, residences and nursing homes.

6 years ago

Leslie Odom Jr.
Things To Do
Community
August 27 - September 2, 2020

Oceans revisited, ‘Love in the Time of Corona,’ and dog’s night out in Del. in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

This week, as we start winding down to the official end of summer (way too soon) there are a variety of events that tease the senses, from sight to touch.

6 years ago

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