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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

Saquon Barkley runs for 2 TDs, Eagles beat Commanders 26-18 to stretch NFC East lead

The Eagles won their sixth straight since their bye to improve to 8-2.

1 year ago

Kareem Brown
Community

Violence interrupters move to break the cycle of gun violence in Philly

Pushing Progress Philly expands its program to help young men build bright futures and keep them off the streets.

1 year ago

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racist graffiti on a fence
Community

The community in Lawnside, N.J. is uniting after graphic, racist graffiti was painted on a homeowner’s fence

Dawn Hines was notified at work that someone spray painted a graphic, racist message on her backyard fence. Her neighbors are rallying around her and condemning the incident.

1 year ago

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Three versions of Alice Tierney, portrayed by (from left) by Niamh Kelly, HaYoung Nam, and Anastasia Groden, perform on stage at West Chester University's Asplundh Concert Hall during a rehearsal for Melissa Dunphy's opera about the 19th century murder of a sex worker in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

An Old City archeologist writes an opera for a murdered 19th century woman

Composer Melissa Dunphy discovered an unsolved murder at her home from 144 years ago. She brings her back to life with “Alice Tierney.”

1 year ago

Listen 1:40
PECO truck in the foreground, PECO worker in the background
Urban Planning
6abc

How PECO billing issues are being handled

Dozens of consumers have complained that they haven't received a PECO bill in many months. Some have been waiting up to six months for their bills.

1 year ago

Frank Vanore looks onward
Community

Teen arrested for a series of deadly summer shootings, Philly city leaders announce

U.S. Marshals arrested a 17-year-old Wednesday linked to two deadly shootings in Philadelphia over the summer.

1 year ago

Philly DA Larry Kranser
Courts & Law

Man sentenced for escaping a Philadelphia prison after being involved in 4 murders

Ameen Hurst, 20, will serve 55 to 110 years behind bars following his escape from prison, where he was being held for murder charges.

1 year ago

a play space with LEGOS
Arts & Entertainment

Final Days for ‘The Art of the Brick’: LEGO masterpieces conclude at the Franklin Institute this Sunday

Among the collection are Philly-themed pieces, like a life-sized Liberty Bell with a crack filled in with rainbow bricks and a statue of Benjamin Franklin.

1 year ago

The Delaware General Assembly in session at the Legislative Hall in Dover, Delaware
Politics & Policy

Delaware House Dems say staffers forced to sign confidentiality agreements

It’s unclear how many staffers were instructed to sign non-disclosure agreements. Lawmakers speaking confidentially say staffers weren’t given copies.

1 year ago

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District 33 union workers
Community
6abc

Philadelphia’s largest city workers union votes to authorize strike; no walkout at this time

District 33 represents at least 9,000 mostly blue-collar employees, including sanitation workers.

1 year ago

A sign for Jenkintown Borough
Politics & Policy

Jenkintown spends 40% more per capita on policing than other Montgomery County towns

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development did not recommend a “definitive course of action.”

1 year ago

Kenyatta Johnson in a council hearing
Money

Sports complex concession workers could get assistance from City Council in contract dispute against Aramark

The proposal would mandate wage and benefits for stadium workers similar to what’s in place at the airport.

1 year ago

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Bob Casey and Dave McCormick
Politics & Policy

Pa. Senate race goes into recount as Republicans file lawsuits over mail-in ballots

The secretary of state said the Pa. Senate race has gone into automatic recount. GOP candidate David McCormick has sued to stop officials from counting some mail-in ballots.

1 year ago

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people riding Kingda Ka
Community

World’s tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, shuts down at Six Flags; local ‘coaster enthusiasts’ saddened by the closure

Self-proclaimed “coaster enthusiasts” gathered for final rides on Kingda Ka on Sunday, Nov. 10, before the official news of the attraction’s closure broke.

1 year ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his State of the State address to a joint session of the Legislature
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy pledges commitment to fighting climate change amid Trump presidency

Murphy said policies aiming to tackle climate change are crucial “more than ever” as the state faces severe drought and wildfires.

1 year ago

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