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District Attorney Larry Krasner
Community

Philly homicides are at a near-record low in 2024, Krasner says

The district attorney said that crime has been on a downward trajectory for the past three years.

9 months ago

A member of the Ferko String Band plays the saxophone at the 2024 Mummers parade in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Philadelphia Mummers Parade: What you need to know about road closures and more

The 125th Mummers Parade will strut down Broad Street on New Year's Day. Here's everything you need to know — from road closures to tickets.

9 months ago

QAnon sign at the U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

4 years after the Capitol riot, why QAnon hasn’t gone away

QAnon followers played an outsized role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The online conspiracy community still draws attention from GOP politicians.

9 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
Community

Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing and moves within 100 of Dickerson’s record

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley became the ninth running back in NFL history to top 2,000 yards rushing in a season.

9 months ago

Jimmy Carter smiles
Politics & Policy

Jimmy Carter reflected on a ‘full life’ during a 2015 interview with WHYY. The former U.S. president died Sunday at 100

During a 2015 interview, former President Jimmy Carter spoke with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn about his political career, humanitarian work and community.

9 months ago

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Celaware County Intermediate Unit IT team
Science

Cyberattacks are on the rise. Can critical infrastructure weather a ‘perfect storm’?

Vulnerable critical infrastructure faces a higher risk of a cyberattack during the holiday season. Here’s what local governments and schools can do to protect themselves.

9 months ago

New Castle County government
Politics & Policy

New Castle County’s new ‘pocket housing’ ordinance offers a solution to Delaware’s affordable housing crisis

The smaller “pocket” homes are designed to be a more affordable and community-focused solution to northern Delaware's housing crisis.

9 months ago

Sunrise in Philly
PlanPhilly
Weather

2024 tied for Philly’s warmest year on record

Since 2020, Philly has consistently had one of its top 10 warmest years on record.

9 months ago

a goat standing by a Christmas tree, a man and two children
Community

Turn your Christmas trees into snacks for goats with the Philly Goat Project

Live Christmas tree donations will help feed the four-legged friends with the Philly Goat Project throughout the winter months.

9 months ago

Kenny Pickett raises a fist
Community

Eagles clinch NFC East, backup QB Kenny Pickett forced out with injury and Saquon Barkley surpasses 2,000 rushing yards

After Jalen Hurts was sidelined last week due to a concussion, Pickett left with a rib injury on Sunday and was replaced by Tanner McKee. The Eagles beat the Cowboys 41-7.

9 months ago

Jimmy Carter speaking
Politics & Policy

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has died at 100

The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy.

9 months ago

Adam Goldman, executive director of the Philadelphia Unemployment Project, left, with volunteer Jacqueline Chapman in their office
Money
The Philadelphia Tribune

Special report: Pennsylvania failing the unemployed in not meeting standards with claims

For much of the year, unemployed Pennsylvanians waited weeks to have claims approved or denied, and many who filed appeals waited as long as five months for a decision.

9 months ago

A 32-foot menorah being lit in front of a crowd
Community
6abc

Hanukkah celebration in Philadelphia marks 50 years since first public menorah lighting

A parade of vehicles topped with menorahs traveled from Eakins Oval to Independence Hall on Saturday, ending in front of a 32-foot menorah.

9 months ago

Hazami Sayed's links
Arts & Entertainment

Al-Bustan exhibition links Lebanon to Philadelphia

Founding director Hazami Sayed makes musical chains that tie her Arabic heritage to her life in Philly.

9 months ago

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Inside a gun shop
Politics & Policy

New Jersey and Delaware AGs join fight to hold firearm dealers accountable

New Jersey and Delaware joined a 16-state alliance aimed at going after gun makers to reduce violence.

9 months ago

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