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Logan Edra, of the United States breakdancing team, dances as she travels along with teammates on the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
Arts & Entertainment

A Philadelphian helped pave the way to breaking’s Olympic debut in Paris

Breakdancing has been around since the 1980s. It’s finally getting its due at the 2024 Olympic Games.

1 year ago

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Rachel Hsu sits by her piece
Arts & Entertainment

A sculpture that probes your sole: ‘The Weight of Our Living’ quietly arrives on the Parkway

Rachel Hsu’s “The Weight of Our Living” is the first piece in a new rotation of temporary sculptures to activate the Parkway.

1 year ago

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Kelly Shindler, the incoming executive director of the Fabric Workshop and Museum. (Constance Mensh)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Fabric Workshop and Museum names new executive director

With experience in both curating and grant-making, Shindler is tasked with guiding the Fabric Workshop and Museum toward its 50th anniversary.

1 year ago

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Timothy Piazza is seen with his parents in a file photo
Courts & Law
6abc

2 former Penn State students plead guilty in 2017 fraternity hazing death

Brendan Young and Daniel Casey pleaded guilty to 14 counts of hazing and a single count of reckless endangerment.

1 year ago

The Al-Aqsa Islamic Society
Courts & Law

Man shot in ‘execution-type’ killing outside mosque was a 43-year-old Philadelphia resident

Authorities say a man ran up to Raheem Jefferson on Tuesday afternoon in a parking lot near the Al-Aqsa Islamic Society and fired at least 17 rounds.

1 year ago

People playing slot machines in the casino
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania casinos ask court to force state to tax skill games found in stores equally to slots

The lawsuit, filed Monday, could endanger more than $1 billion in annual tax revenue that goes toward property tax rebates and economic development projects.

1 year ago

Frank Vanore
Community

Philadelphia police warn vehicle owners of smashed window thefts

Police are posting signs in affected neighborhoods reminding drivers to not leave any valuables unattended.

1 year ago

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Christiana Hospital entrance
Courts & Law

‘Draconian’: Delaware’s largest hospital system sues over creation of hospital cost review board

The aim of the new review board is to reduce costs of health care for Delawareans. But ChristianaCare says it’s a state takeover of hospitals.

1 year ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Harris is planning a Philly visit, tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate

Three people familiar with the vice president’s plans said Tuesday that she and her yet-to-be-named running mate would begin traveling to battleground states next week.

1 year ago

children playing in a sandbox
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Latest Pa. budget leaves embattled child care industry without much-needed funding to boost staffing

Low wages make it difficult for PA child care providers to hire and retain staff, which can lead to long wait lists and abrupt closures.

1 year ago

Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly’s controversial for-profit eviction system could shut down in the coming weeks

The Landlord and Tenant Office may not have the insurance it needs to continue operating.

1 year ago

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Dr. Janine Darby speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

Montco officials identify human remains recovered in Towamencin Township in March

Officials said they don’t suspect foul play and are listing the cause of death as “undetermined.”

1 year ago

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Sorting mail ballots
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

How 9 mistakenly discarded ballots in Luzerne County, Pa., fueled Trump’s 2020 lies about elections

An investigation by the Justice Department’s internal watchdog criticizes DOJ leaders for their statements about Pennsylvania ballots during the 2020 campaign.

1 year ago

Ronald Rowe and Paul Abbate
Politics & Policy

Acting Secret Service director says he’s ‘ashamed’ after the Trump assassination attempt

Ronald Rowe is testifying Tuesday before two Senate committees. Rowe says he recently traveled to the Pennsylvania shooting site and says what he saw made him ashamed.

1 year ago

A Philadelphia Gas Works sign
Science

Climate activists want a seat at the table when it comes to PGW’s budget. The city has a proposal to prevent that

Clean energy advocates say the city is trying to block transparency regarding PGW’s budget process. The city says it needs to make the process more efficient.

1 year ago

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