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Officers salute as the casket arrives at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Philadelphia for the funeral service for slain Police Officer Richard Mendez, Tuesday Oct. 24, 2023.
Courts & Law
6abc

2 men found guilty in murder trial of Philadelphia Police Sergeant Richard Mendez

Yobranny Martinez-Fernandez and Hendrick Pena-Fernandez were found guilty in the murder of Philadelphia Police Sergeant Richard Mendez.

1 day ago

Joi Washington, Mayor-elect of Media, Pennsylvania, at WHYY's studios in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Media Borough has a new mayor for the first time in 3 decades. Meet Joi Washington

What does Joi Washington — a transit-oriented, video game-playing millennial — have in store for "Everybody’s Hometown" in Delaware County?

2 days ago

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Sand dunes on the beach and a work vehicle
Science

Federal funding freeze stalls New Jersey beach replenishment projects

The stalled beach nourishment projects come after a new study found that coastal flooding could become the norm in the near future.

2 days ago

Congressional candidate Pablo McConnie-Saad in a blue shirt
Politics & Policy

Former Biden climate advisor enters crowded field for Philadelphia’s 3rd Congressional District

Pablo McConnie-Saad says he’s running on affordability, which he connects to climate. He has a tough-on-Trump stance, saying there needs to be a general strike.

2 days ago

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Pianist Jennifer Blyth and baritone James Martin performing
Arts & Entertainment

America’s founders had specific ideas about the ‘pursuit of happiness.’ Now they have been put to music

The Constitution Center’s Jeffrey Rosen wrote songs about the moral philosophy behind the Founding Fathers’ signature phrase.

2 days ago

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LARS performing
Community

Philadelphia musician LARS navigates self-discovery on debut EP ‘I Should Be OK Now’

The four-track EP dives into the nonbinary musician's recent transition and connection to the city’s queer community.

2 days ago

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Three people looking at a book
Education

Philadelphia launches a history scholarship program for students and teachers as part of the nation’s 250th celebrations

The scholarship encourages classrooms to conduct research and dive into civic learning.

3 days ago

Shown is Philadelphia along the Delaware River, Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024.
Arts & Entertainment

Art festival launching in Philadelphia in 2026

ArtPhilly will showcase Philly culture, past and present.

3 days ago

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Sen. Cory Booker addresses a crowd
Politics & Policy

Cory Booker, other potential presidential candidates are less coy about 2028 plans: ‘Of course I’m thinking about it’

Political strategists say it's an approach that makes sense given the wide-open 2028 field and sheer number of candidates competing for attention.

3 days ago

People waiting on a platform as a subway train approaches
Courts & Law

A former SEPTA worker says she saw a homicide on the subway and has PTSD. She’s suing the agency and her union over her firing

Carmella Martin says SEPTA officials contended that she should go back to her previous position, despite her physician's recommendation against it.

3 days ago

Sasha Suda, former CEO of the Philadelphia Art Museum
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Former Philadelphia Art Museum CEO accused of misappropriating funds, filing states

Sasha Suda is alleged to have awarded herself three salary increases, despite being told they needed approval from the Board's Compensation Committee.

3 days ago

A map of the Gulph Road Connector
Community

King of Prussia’s ‘Gulph Road Connector’ will link Schuylkill River, Chester Valley trails

The King of Prussia Business District was awarded more than $300,000 to jumpstart planning and funding strategies to complete the 2.8-mile-long trail.

3 days ago

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A street sign denoting the intersection of Stacy and E. Pearl streets in Burlington, New Jersey
Community

City of Burlington, New Jersey fixes confusing street sign on East Pearl Street

A city resident had been advocating for the street sign to be fixed for about two-and-a-half years.

4 days ago

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Madeline Marriott profile
Arts & Entertainment

Bucks County Community College names this year’s poet laureate

Madeline Marriott, 23, credits the local poetry community for her development as a writer.

4 days ago

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Ceremonial clothes of the Lingít people displayed at the Penn Museum
Arts & Entertainment

Penn Museum’s new Native North America exhibition collaborates with Indigenous curators

Eight curators from eight Indigenous nations redesigned Penn Museum’s Native North America display.

4 days ago

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