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Jamie Glenn poses for a portrait on her street in Philadelphia's Eastwick neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Community

Philadelphians are missing out on flood insurance discounts. The city could cash in next year

Climate change will bring increased flooding to the Philly region, but flood insurance can be a hardship for many homeowners. A FEMA program could help lower the cost.

11 months ago

Listen 4:02
David McCormick speaks during a campaign stop in Pennsylvania.
Politics & Policy

David McCormick claims he created ‘hundreds of jobs’ in Pennsylvania. Records suggest otherwise

The Republican nominee for Pa.’s U.S. Senate seat has touted his business leadership. Corporate filings show his job creation claims are inflated.

11 months ago

Listen 1:09
A view of N. Broad St. in North Philly
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘No-brainer’ on Broad: PPA preparing to install automated speed cameras along Philly’s most dangerous roadway

Advocates hope the cameras will reduce traffic fatalities and serious injuries along the busy corridor.

11 months ago

The TikTok Inc. building is seen in Culver City, Calif., on March 17, 2023.
Education
6abc

Middle schoolers create over 20 fake TikTok accounts impersonating teachers in Chester County

After consulting with law enforcement agencies, the Great Valley School District held an assembly for eighth-grade students to address the responsibility of social media.

11 months ago

President Joe Biden attends a church service at Church of God in Christ, Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Philadelphia (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Politics & Policy

Biden joins sermon at Church of God in Christ during 6th campaign visit to Philadelphia

Pennsylvania is considered a must-win in the 2024 presidential election. Biden’s visit comes amid calls that he should leave the race following a poor debate performance.

11 months ago

A large brush fire at Wharton State Forest on Friday, July 5, 2024. (6abc)
Science

Sparked by fireworks, New Jersey forest fire is 90% contained, authorities say

The blaze was burning in a section of the forest in Tabernacle Township near the Batona Campground and Apple Pie Hill.

11 months ago

Rocks and the bay are seen along Bay Point
Science

As sea levels rise, Philly and Camden are at risk of being inundated with raw sewage, study finds

With climate-related flood risk rising, cities are confronting outdated sewer systems that could result in sewage backing up into basements and streets.

11 months ago

Listen 1:18
NJ DOT humorous vehicle safety signs
Community

Humor on the highway: NJDOT wants to catch drivers’ attention

The transportation agency is posting safety reminders via its electronic signs, but the future of the campaign is up in the air.

11 months ago

Students wearing clear back packs in Philly
Education

Delaware school district mandates students carry clear backpacks amid enhanced security measures

The move comes after a student in the Seaford School District brought a gun and knife to school.

11 months ago

Listen 1:05
President Joe Biden speaks in the Cross Hall of the White House Monday, July 1, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

The Biden campaign approved questions for the president’s interview on Philly’s WURD

The campaign plans to refrain from offering suggested questions to hosts moving forward, according to a person familiar with the booking process.

11 months ago

Gov. Gavin Newsom Doylestown
Politics & Policy

’We are going to save democracy’: Calif. Gov. Newsom, local officials rally for Biden in Doylestown

More than 200 people attending the rally in Doylestown were met with dozens of Trump supporters waving flags outside.

11 months ago

President Joe Biden speaks at a presidential debate watch party, Thursday, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
Politics & Policy
6abc

President Biden to speak at Philadelphia church Sunday, then travel to Harrisburg

Biden was previously slated to speak at the National Education Association Conference but canceled after the union's staff announced a strike.

12 months ago

The Reading Viaduct, owned by Reading Railroad
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly faces $50 million price tag for essential component in Rail Park extension

The city has the authority to condemn the site of Phase 2, but isn’t ready to take definitive action. Meanwhile, Reading International shows no sign of letting it go.

12 months ago

Richard Moore and Susan Bowan George Washington Tent
Arts & Entertainment

A scrap of cloth found at Goodwill turns out to be part of American history

A Virginia man bought a tattered piece of cloth claiming to be part of George Washington’s war tent. It’s now in a Philadelphia museum.

12 months ago

Rendering of the building
Community

Golf superstar Jordan Spieth donates $250K to introduce young people to the sport at Cobbs Creek Golf Course

The money will go towards building a junior putting green.

12 months ago

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