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Outside the Vans shoe store in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

North Face and Vans closing in Philly, Abercrombie coming in 2025. What’s next for retail in the city?

An outdoor clothing business and shoe retailer with Pennsylvania roots are closing their doors in a Center City neighborhood.

1 year ago

Traffic passes through the toll plaza at the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee, New Jersey, on Friday, June 10, 2022
Politics & Policy

New Jersey commuters face higher tolls, gas tax and public transit fares in 2025

Starting New Year's Day, anyone who drives a vehicle or takes a train or bus in the Garden State will pay higher transportation costs.

1 year ago

Bob Menendez
Courts & Law

Judge denies sentencing delay for ex-Sen. Bob Menendez but puts his wife’s trial off until February

A judge rejected the former New Jersey senator's request to delay his sentencing for his conviction on bribery charges until his wife finishes her trial on similar charges.

1 year ago

A.J. Brown catches a football while jumping
Community
6abc

A.J. Brown autographs jersey for Eagles fan who returned Tanner McKee’s milestone ball

McKee threw his first NFL touchdown to Brown during Sunday's game against the Cowboys. But in all the excitement, Brown threw the ball into the stands.

1 year ago

District Attorney Larry Krasner
Community

Philly homicides are at a near-record low in 2024, Krasner says

The district attorney said that crime has been on a downward trajectory for the past three years.

1 year ago

A member of the Ferko String Band plays the saxophone at the 2024 Mummers parade in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Philadelphia Mummers Parade: What you need to know about road closures and more

The 125th Mummers Parade will strut down Broad Street on New Year's Day. Here's everything you need to know — from road closures to tickets.

1 year ago

QAnon sign at the U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

4 years after the Capitol riot, why QAnon hasn’t gone away

QAnon followers played an outsized role in the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. The online conspiracy community still draws attention from GOP politicians.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
Community

Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing and moves within 100 of Dickerson’s record

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley became the ninth running back in NFL history to top 2,000 yards rushing in a season.

1 year ago

Jimmy Carter smiles
Politics & Policy

Jimmy Carter reflected on a ‘full life’ during a 2015 interview with WHYY. The former U.S. president died Sunday at 100

During a 2015 interview, former President Jimmy Carter spoke with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn about his political career, humanitarian work and community.

1 year ago

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Celaware County Intermediate Unit IT team
Science

Cyberattacks are on the rise. Can critical infrastructure weather a ‘perfect storm’?

Vulnerable critical infrastructure faces a higher risk of a cyberattack during the holiday season. Here’s what local governments and schools can do to protect themselves.

1 year ago

New Castle County government
Politics & Policy

New Castle County’s new ‘pocket housing’ ordinance offers a solution to Delaware’s affordable housing crisis

The smaller “pocket” homes are designed to be a more affordable and community-focused solution to northern Delaware's housing crisis.

1 year ago

Sunrise in Philly
PlanPhilly
Weather

2024 tied for Philly’s warmest year on record

Since 2020, Philly has consistently had one of its top 10 warmest years on record.

1 year ago

a goat standing by a Christmas tree, a man and two children
Community

Turn your Christmas trees into snacks for goats with the Philly Goat Project

Live Christmas tree donations will help feed the four-legged friends with the Philly Goat Project throughout the winter months.

1 year ago

Kenny Pickett raises a fist
Community

Eagles clinch NFC East, backup QB Kenny Pickett forced out with injury and Saquon Barkley surpasses 2,000 rushing yards

After Jalen Hurts was sidelined last week due to a concussion, Pickett left with a rib injury on Sunday and was replaced by Tanner McKee. The Eagles beat the Cowboys 41-7.

1 year ago

Jimmy Carter speaking
Politics & Policy

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has died at 100

The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy.

1 year ago

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