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Artwork of Nicolas Elizalde
Education
6abc

Philly school district sued over Nicolas Elizade’s killing

The mother of a 14-year-old who was shot and killed after a high school football scrimmage in Roxborough is suing the School District of Philadelphia in federal court.

1 year ago

Kamala Harris smiles
Politics & Policy

More than 200 former Republican presidential staffers endorse Harris over Trump

In a letter, 238 people who worked for George H.W. Bush, George W. Bush, John McCain and Mitt Romney ask “moderate Republicans and conservative independents” to back Harris.

1 year ago

Jason Kelce
Arts & Entertainment

Kelces cash in: Travis and Jason Kelce take popular ‘New Heights’ podcast to Amazon’s Wondery

Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and his brother, former Eagles center Jason Kelce, are taking their popular “New Heights” podcast to Amazon’s Wondery under a three-year deal.

1 year ago

Pedestrians cross 10th Street in the Chinatown neighborhood of Philadelphia, July 22, 2022.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The city has finally released its Sixers arena impact studies. Here’s what they say

The four analyses are expected to help stakeholders weigh the value of building a privately funded basketball arena in Center City.

1 year ago

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Brendan Boyle
Education

As heat prompts early dismissals, Philly lawmakers call for more funds for public school facilities

U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle and other local officials highlighted longstanding issues like lack of air conditioning and poor ventilation.

1 year ago

Anthony Roth Costanzo stands on the stage at the Academy of Music
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia will offer all tickets for $11 all season long

All tickets, all season, will start at $11 and go up as much or as little as patrons wish.

1 year ago

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Jose Morales looks into the caamera
Community

Southern Delaware ‘Tent City’ disappears, leaving Georgetown’s homeless in the shadows

An unofficial gathering space for the town’s homeless population was dismantled for development, raising urgent questions about where they would go.

1 year ago

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The skyline in Philadelphia is pictured along the Schuylkill River
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly is creating its own environmental justice mapping tool with input from residents

At the first in a series of workshops, Philadelphians raised concerns about illegal dumping, poorly maintained trees and air pollution.

1 year ago

Showing new tools in the center
Health

Temple’s Institute on Disabilities launches a new community center

Tech OWL, which stands for Technology for Our Whole Lives, provides the surrounding North Philadelphia community with workshops, classes and a space for connecting.

1 year ago

a dog licks a person's face
Community

Philadelphia International Airport celebrates its brigade of stress-busting therapy dogs

Members of the Wagging Tails Brigade of therapy dogs were honored Monday at PHL, marking five years that the dogs have been dutifully working in the airport's corridors.

1 year ago

a mosquito on human skin
Health
6abc

Mosquito-borne illnesses discovered throughout Philadelphia region

West Nile virus has been found in mosquitoes in nearly every county in the region, and one case of Eastern equine encephalitis was reported in Atlantic County, New Jersey.

1 year ago

Students returning to school
Education

Philly Mayor Cherelle Parker and Superintendent Tony Watlington welcome students on first day of school

Parker, Watlington and other school officials were on hand at Franklin S. Edmonds School in Mount Airy on Monday to celebrate the beginning of the school year.

1 year ago

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the outside of the NJ Transit River Line
Urban Planning

Burlington County partnership to increase police presence around River Line communities

The Burlington County Sheriff’s Office will work with police departments in the river towns and NJ Transit Police to deter crime.

1 year ago

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Chester Water Authority building
Politics & Policy

Chester receiver aims to monetize bankrupt city’s water assets. Chester Water Authority vows to fight it

The receiver’s office asserts there’s an important caveat to their monetization plan: The entities must remain publicly owned.

1 year ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education

63 Philly schools to dismiss early on Tuesday, Wednesday due to inadequate A/C

The School District of Philadelphia announced 63 schools without adequate cooling will close early on Tuesday and Wednesday due to extreme heat.

1 year ago

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