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Urban Planning

Wilmington airport terminal to triple in size with $5.6M federal grant

The bipartisan infrastructure law will fund a $10 million expansion project at Wilmington Airport that officials say will enhance the travel experience.

12 months ago

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Dikembe Mutombo laughing
Community

Dikembe Mutombo, former Sixer and tireless advocate, dies at 58 from brain cancer

Mutombo's family revealed two years ago that he was undergoing treatment for a brain tumor. The NBA said he died surrounded by his family.

12 months ago

Kamala Harris speaking at a podium with Joe Biden and Barack Obama standing beside her
Politics & Policy

Harris campaign issues report detailing how repealing ACA would effect Pennsylvanians

Democrats are seeing opportunity in Trump and Vance’s refusal to directly answer whether they would repeal Obamacare and what they would replace it with.

12 months ago

Tim Walz and JD Vance
Politics & Policy

What to watch as JD Vance and Tim Walz meet for a vice presidential debate

The matchup offers the top lieutenants a fresh opportunity to introduce themselves, vouch for their bosses and fulfill a time-honored role of a running mate: attack dog.

12 months ago

Kris Kristofferson
Arts & Entertainment

Kris Kristofferson, singer-songwriter and actor, dies at 88

He wrote such country and rock ‘n’ roll standards as “Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down,” “Help Me Make it Through the Night,” "For the Good Times" and "Me and Bobby McGee."

12 months ago

Dr. Serge-Emile Simpson, an emergency physician and clinic doctor, inside one of Prevent Point treatment rooms in 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Prevention Point Philadelphia reports more interest in long-acting monthly injectable medication for opioid use disorder

Sublocade is a long-acting form of buprenorphine, a medication for opioid use disorder. It’s given once a month as an injection instead of a daily oral dose.

12 months ago

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Families and children visit the Cecil B. Moore Library in Philadelphia on Sat., June 22, 2024 to celebrate the launch of the Philly Joy Bank and escape the heat wave at one of the city’s designated cooling centers. (Nicole Leonard/WHYY)
Health

Pregnant Philadelphians can still apply to the Philly Joy Bank for cash assistance

Only 111 of 250 spots have been filled as part of the guaranteed income pilot program. Officials hope to fill the remaining spots by the end of the year.

12 months ago

Listen 1:11
Elizabeth Warren speaks
Politics & Policy

Elizabeth Warren stumps in Montco as county launches mail-in ballot voting

The county, long considered a Democratic stronghold, became the first in the Commonwealth to accept mail-in ballots last week.

12 months ago

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Elsie Hicks walks with a water bottle among storm damage
Weather

Hurricane Helene latest: At least 84 people dead across several states

The southeastern U.S. is grappling with rising death tolls and a lack of vital supplies in isolated, flood-stricken areas in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

12 months ago

Donald Trump speaks into a microphone
Politics & Policy

Trump calls Harris ‘mentally impaired,’ suggests she should be prosecuted at Pa. rally

Trump told a crowd in Erie that Harris was responsible for an “invasion” at the U.S.-Mexico border and that “she should be impeached and prosecuted for her actions.”

12 months ago

Amy Wax teaches a class at the University of Pennsylvania.
Education

Penn imposes 1-year suspension on law professor over comments on race

The school says its suspension at half-pay and other sanctions on Amy Wax is over her comments about race in recent years. She will also lose her named chair and summer pay.

12 months ago

an Angel Bike with flowers sits as a memorial for Dr. Barbara Friedes
Community
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Family of CHOP doctor killed while riding bike in Center City places memorial in her honor

Family members and friends of Dr. Barbara Friedes, who was struck and killed in July while cycling near Rittenhouse Square, hosted a memorial bike ride Saturday in her honor.

12 months ago

Joel Embiid dribbling
Community

Joel Embiid honors his late brother at a Philly block party

The seven-time All-Star hosted the “In Memory of Arthur” block party to honor the life of his brother in a Friday night event for Philadelphia Youth Basketball.

12 months ago

A closeup of the lights of a police vehicle
Courts & Law
6abc

N.J. woman, Pittsburgh man latest to be charged after chaotic car meetups in Philly

Officials said meetups happened last weekend at 11 different intersections throughout the city, attracting crowds and vehicles and resulting in injuries and property damage.

12 months ago

JD Vance points a finger while speaking
Politics & Policy

JD Vance rallies voters at wealthy Republican donor’s business in Bucks County

Vance stuck to the usual litany of attack lines on issues such as inflation and immigration, and a reporter from the Inquirer was booed by the crowd.

12 months ago

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