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Hadi Matar
Courts & Law

A New Jersey man is convicted of attempted murder in the stabbing of Salman Rushdie

A jury in western New York also found 27-year-old Hadi Matar guilty of assault Friday.

12 months ago

Voletta Wallace poses
Arts & Entertainment

Voletta Wallace, Notorious B.I.G.’s mother and keeper of his legacy, dies at 78 in Pa.

When her son first emerged on the scene as one of rap's most distinctive talents with songs that expertly detailed street life in Brooklyn, Wallace labeled his music “noise.”

12 months ago

human skin covered with measles rash
Health

Measles cases are rising in the U.S. Do adults need a vaccine booster?

Measles can spread incredibly fast — it's one of the world's most contagious diseases, more than flu, polio, COVID, or just about any other infectious disease.

12 months ago

President Trump returns to the White House
Politics & Policy

From Ukraine to DOGE: Here’s everything that happened with Trump this week

NPR rounds up what happened this week, the fourth week of President Trump's administration, and takes a look at some developments that have been overlooked.

12 months ago

The Bethany Lutheran Church cemetery
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

This Philly cemetery sits on a residential Roxborough street. It’s now poised for historic designation

The burial ground helps tell the story of Manayunk and Roxborough before and after they became part of the city.

12 months ago

FILE - Bryan Kohberger, the man accused of fatally stabbing four University of Idaho students, is escorted into court for a hearing in Latah County District Court, Sept. 13, 2023, in Moscow, Idaho. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, Pool, File)
Courts & Law

Trial set for suspect in killings of 4 Idaho college students. Here’s what you need to know

A judge this week declined to throw out key evidence against the man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students near the campus two years ago.

12 months ago

Fran Dunphy claps
Community

Fran Dunphy retiring at end of La Salle’s season. He’ll leave as the winningest coach in Philly’s Big 5

The basketball coach has made 17 NCAA Tournament appearances as coach at three of Philly’s Big 5 schools.

12 months ago

Ed Miller held up Thursday's copy of the Philadelphia Gay News with the front page story of the Elder Initiative at the William Way LGBT Community Center being honored during the LGBTQ Senior Summit. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Local LGBTQ leaders recognized during 2nd annual Philadelphia Gay News Senior Summit

On Thursday, the John C. Anderson Apartments provided the space to recognize multiple people who continue to impact their community.

12 months ago

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Exterior of IRS building in Philadelphia
Community
6abc

Hundreds of IRS employees fired in Philadelphia

Hundreds of IRS employees who work in Philadelphia's University City neighborhood received termination notices on Thursday after they came to work.

12 months ago

Firefighters battle a blaze at SPS Technologies in Jenkintown, Pa., Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
Community

Officials say the air is safe near the Jenkintown SPS fire. Residents remain on edge

Residents say officials should have communicated in “real-time” and released details about air monitoring and chemicals at the plant sooner.

12 months ago

Listen 1:01
Madeleine Dean
Politics & Policy

U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean speaks on value in federal funding for community projects

The politician representing parts of Montgomery and Berks counties spoke about the harm of a stalled budget at the Resilience Resource Center in Huntingdon Valley.

12 months ago

Listen 1:01
A sign for the Internal Revenue Service
Politics & Policy

IRS plans to lay off 7,000 probationary workers beginning Thursday, AP source says

The IRS has around 90,000 employees across the U.S. It's unclear how the layoffs, which largely affect employees in compliance departments, may affect tax collection services.

12 months ago

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Community
6abc

12 horses rescued over welfare concerns after 2 killed, 1 hurt in Southwest Philadelphia stable fire

The horses will eventually make their way to the PSPCA's Danville Center, according to rescuers.

12 months ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy
6abc

Trump appoints Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to Council of Governors

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12 months ago

fire crews battling the fire at the warehouse
Community

Jenkintown SPS fire continues to smolder; most chemicals stored at the site were spared from blaze, officials say

“The tactical response by our firefighters prevented what could have been a mass casualty incident,” Abington Police Chief Patrick Molloy said.

12 months ago

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