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Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
Politics & Policy

President Biden and VP Harris reach out to Black voters in Philly

Biden and Harris were joined by Black elected leaders, including Mayor Cherelle Parker, Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, as they made their case to voters.

1 year ago

Shawmar Pitts speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Affordable housing, rental assistance and home repairs: Philly progressives are pushing City Council for a ‘worker’s budget’

As City Council negotiates a budget with Mayor Parker, some council members and advocates seek more funding that directly impacts working-class Black and brown Philadelphians.

1 year ago

The exterior of Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center.
Courts & Law

3 former juvenile detention residents sue Delaware County for alleged sexual abuse

“You have to really think about why this happened for as long as it did,” said the attorney representing the plaintiffs, “and how it was so prevalent.”

1 year ago

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Crowds are pictured on the boardwalk in Wildwood
Courts & Law

New Jersey police union calls for ‘real consequences’ for drunk, rowdy teens after boardwalk unrest

Ocean City suffered its second consecutive Memorial Day weekend of disruptions, with numerous fights, disturbances and the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy.

1 year ago

day care children walking on street
Health

Study finds air purifiers significantly improve air quality at Philly day cares

Philly’s asthma rate among kids is almost three times the national average. Researchers say air purifiers could help curb the impact of poor air quality.

1 year ago

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Former President Donald Trump
Courts & Law

Guilty: Trump becomes first former U.S. president convicted of felony crimes

Jurors convicted Trump on all 34 counts after deliberating for 9.5 hours.

1 year ago

Massive pride flag getting unfurled at Philly Pride.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Pride March and Festival, Roots Picnic, Philly Beer Week and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 30–June 2: Roots Picnic in Philly, Snoop Dogg in N.J. and Ladybug Music Festival in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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Those enjoying the LadyBug Music Festival sat at one of the festival's designated rest spots, where food vendors await, during the 2023 event. (Courtesy of Moonloop Photography)
Arts & Entertainment

Ladybug Music Festival returns to Wilmington to empower women in music and address gender inequality

The annual festival returns Friday with a lineup of more than 30 women artists spanning the genres of hip-hop, R&B, rock and country.

1 year ago

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A physician assistant checks a vacant homeless camp in an attempt to provide medical care.
Community

Delaware count finds ‘unsurprising’ 9% increase state’s homeless population

With homelessness rising, trends include an increase in homeless children, individuals aged 55 and older and Black communities accounting for 60% of the affected population.

1 year ago

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Republican Senate candidate David McCormick discusses education and “woke ideology” with  Aly Warner (left), chair of the Northampton County chapter of Moms for Liberty, and Betsy DeVos (right), secretary of education under the Trump Administration. (Carmen Russell-Sluchansky)
Politics & Policy

David McCormick joins Betsy DeVos at Moms for Liberty event in Nazareth

The Republican Senate candidate and the former secretary of education during the Trump administration discussed education, Title IX and “woke ideology.”

1 year ago

Attorney General office
Politics & Policy

Pa. attorney general candidates rebuild campaign coffers after pricey primaries

Democrat Eugene DePasquale and Republican Dave Sunday each spent more than $300,000 to fight contested primaries. Both campaigns are now rebuilding their cash reserves.

1 year ago

African heritage dancers perform at Philadelphia's Odunde Festival.
Arts & Entertainment

Odunde Festival returns to Philly for its 49th year of celebrating African American culture

The street festival will be on Sunday, June 9, spanning about 15 blocks in the area of 23rd and South streets in Center City.

1 year ago

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Orlando Lonnie George, Jr.
Community

Orlando ‘Lonnie’ George, former Delaware speaker and Del. Tech president, dies at 78

George was president of Delaware Technical Community College for 19 years before retiring in 2014.

1 year ago

The exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
Health

CHOP and AmeriHealth Caritas, Keystone First reach new deal to avoid insurance disruption for thousands

The new deal arrives ahead of a June 30 final deadline when patients would have lost coverage for CHOP services under AmeriHealth Caritas plans.

1 year ago

Associate Justice Samuel Alito
Courts & Law

Alito rejects calls to quit Supreme Court cases on Trump and Jan. 6 because of flag controversies

Justice Samuel Alito says his wife was responsible for an upside-down flag at his Virginia home in 2021 and an “Appeal to Heaven” flag at his New Jersey beach house last year.

1 year ago

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