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Courts & Law
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Suspect in murder of Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O’Connor sentenced to 75 years

Hassan Elliott was sentenced to 75 years in prison in the murder of Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O'Connor.

2 days ago

Jack Ciattarelli shakes the hands of his newly announced running mate, Morris County Sheriff James Gannon
Politics & Policy

New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Ciattarelli picks Morris County Sheriff Jim Gannon as running mate

Gannon, who has been the sheriff in the North Jersey county since 2017, complements Ciattarelli’s “law and order” platform.

2 days ago

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Larry Krasner speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

Philadelphia man accused of assaulting 6 people as they slept on city streets

The six victims were sleeping outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center on July 4 when they were attacked.

2 days ago

Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy
WITF

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro calls supporters of ban on transgender athletes ‘extremist legislators,’ declines to say if he’d veto

The governor said he loves and supports transgender children. Trans kids and their parents want that message to be louder and paired with policy action.

2 days ago

Dylan Mortensen gets a hug
Courts & Law

Bryan Kohberger sentenced to life in prison for murdering 4 Idaho students

Kohberger was ordered to serve four life sentences without parole for the brutal stabbing deaths of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin.

2 days ago

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Community

The Foundation for Delaware County selects Michael Kellerman to be next president

Michael Kellerman has most recently been serving as the interim executive transformation director of the Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia.

2 days ago

Photographer and writer Ed Snyder
Community

Researcher Ed Snyder to discuss Philadelphia’s abandoned graves at Athenaeum Speaker Series

In his second talk at the Athenaeum, Snyder will cover recently discovered burial grounds and what happened after they were unearthed.

2 days ago

a sign for the Barnes Foundation
Arts & Entertainment

Born of the COVID-19 pandemic, Barnes Foundation is now sharing its online education tech

The Visual Experience Platform is a unique way to teach object lessons. The Barnes is licensing it to other institutions.

2 days ago

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File photo: Newark, New Jersey skyline at dawn, March 18, 2018.
Weather

New Jersey offers grants to tackle the urban heat island effect

New Jersey’s temperatures are rising at a faster rate than many other states. The state is offering grants to communities to prepare for climate change–related heat waves.

2 days ago

a sign reads Elizabeth Detention Center VISITOR PARKING
Courts & Law

N.J. law banning immigration detention contracts overturned by U.S. appeals court

The 2-1 ruling means the private prison firm CoreCivic Corp. can continue to operate the Elizabeth Detention Center.

2 days ago

A utility meter
Science

Regional grid operator’s ‘auction’ will result in higher electricity bills for Pa., N.J. and Del. customers

The auction, meant to ensure sufficient power supply in the future, closed at a record price for the second year in a row.

3 days ago

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Alina Habba speaks
Courts & Law

Trump administration fights to keep ex-Trump lawyer Alina Habba as New Jersey federal prosecutor

Habba initially appeared to lose the position Tuesday when district judges declined to keep her in the post while she awaits confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

3 days ago

A dog and a cat lay on a bed
Community

Philly shelter hopes animal lovers will ‘paw it forward’ to help pet owners feed and home dogs and cats

The Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society is raising money to give owners food and vet care to keep pets at home instead of in a shelter.

3 days ago

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Urban Planning

‘Much more difficult’: SEPTA says students who rely on public transit should make alternate plans

SEPTA’s service cuts go into effect one day before the opening of Philly’s public schools. The transit agency is warning students to prepare.

3 days ago

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crowded bike lane
Courts & Law

Man who fatally hit a biking CHOP doctor while driving drunk sentenced to up to 20 years in prison

Michael Vahey, 69, had a blood alcohol level that was twice the legal limit when he fatally hit Dr. Barbara Friedes on Spruce Street last July, police said.

3 days ago

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