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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Brett Brown looks to an official during the first half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game against the Boston Celtics Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
Community

76ers fire Brett Brown after being swept out of playoffs

The 76ers were 43-30 this season and had woefully underachieved in a year when they were expected to be serious contenders in the Eastern Conference.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw offered accolades to officers and officials involved in the 5th raid of the Kensington Initiative  at a press conference announcing results Monday. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Authorities seize drugs, cash, horse tranquilizers in Kensington bust

Federal, state and local officials framed the announcement as a step in Philadelphia’s effort to stem a rising tide of gun violence and homicides.

6 years ago

(WHYY file photo)
Education

Philly area Catholic schools cancel fall sports

The Catholic League joins Philadelphia’s Public League in opting out of the fall 2020 sports season.

6 years ago

T.S. Smith & Sons farm in Bridgeville, Delaware. (Courtesy of the Delaware Department of Agriculture)
Community

Coronavirus pandemic, virtual school expose rural Delaware’s broadband deficiency

The state will spend $20 million to provide accessible and affordable internet to those who can’t connect now to virtual classes and services.

6 years ago

Fabiana Pierre-Louis
Courts & Law

N.J. committee unanimously approves Pierre-Louis for state Supreme Court

If her nomination is confirmed by the state Senate, Fabiana Pierre-Louis would be the first Black woman to serve on the highest court in New Jersey.

6 years ago

A closeup of of a school bus
Education

N.J. coronavirus recovery: Most Jersey schools delaying in-person instruction

More than 250 plans have been completed and approved, while 389 plans have been reviewed and returned for revisions, and 105 plans are still awaiting review.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
Courts & Law

NY AG probes if Trump pumped up value of estate, assets

The investigation centers on whether the Trump Organization and the president improperly inflated the value of assets to secure loans and tax benefits.

6 years ago

Mail-in ballot
Courts & Law

Gray area of mail-in voting law up to Pennsylvania court

The state Supreme Court could decide as early as Monday whether to take over a lawsuit that would order counties to count mail-in ballots without secrecy envelopes.

6 years ago

RNC Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel speaks to delegates in the Charlotte Convention Center’s Richardson Ballroom in Charlotte, NC on Monday, August 24.  The delegates have gathered for the roll call vote to renominate Donald J. Trump to be President of the United States and Mike Pence to be Vice President.

(Travis Dove for The New York Times)
Politics & Policy

Live updates: 2020 Republican National Convention

Follow updates and analysis below throughout the day as the 2020 RNC kicks off.

6 years ago

FILE - In this April 18, 2019, file photo shows a sign for Zoom Video Communications ahead Nasdaq IPO in New York.  (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Education

Zoom suffers outage as students start classes online

Technical issues are occurring across the U.S., with the most reports on the East Coast, as well as in Europe.

6 years ago

State Sen. Judy Schwank (Commonwealth Media Services)
Education
Spotlight PA

After Spotlight PA report on campus racism, lawmaker tells state system to take action

Pa. Sen. Judy Schwank (D., Berks) is calling on Pennsylvania’s 14 public universities not to forget another critical issue amidst confronting COVID: racial equity.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
Health

Trump announces plasma treatment authorized for COVID-19

The plasma treatment may provide benefits to those battling the coronavirus, but the evidence has been inconclusive as to how it works or how best to administer it.

6 years ago

An investigation is underway after a suspect was caught on camera punching a woman in the face during Sunday Mass at a Center City Catholic church.
Community
NBC10

Video: Suspect punches woman during Mass at Philly Catholic church

About 32 minutes into the Facebook Live video of the Mass, a church reader was punched twice in the face by an unidentified suspect.

6 years ago

Diners at a Center City restaurant
Community

What is up with young adults in Philly not taking coronavirus seriously? Here’s what they said

Some teens and young adults admit they’re being cavalier, while others are attempting to find a balance between isolation and safety.

6 years ago

Listen 4:32
Rita Woidislawsky, Avram Woidislawsky, Gal Jurick and Tal Erez
Health

COVID-19 almost killed this Philly man 3 times. Somehow, it didn’t

His vocal cords were damaged. He has a painful sore and must use a walker. But 80-year-old Avram Woidislawsky is working hard at enjoying life again.

6 years ago

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