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A screenshot from Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance’s Social Impact Database. (Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance)
Arts & Entertainment

Social Impact Database tracks how cultural sector engages Philly

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance created the online survey tool to support its advocacy of the arts as a civic solution.

1 year ago

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A fire blazes at the A Cheerful Giver candle business in Salem County, N.J. (6abc)
Community
6abc

2-alarm fire destroys candle business in Salem County, N.J.

Just before 1 a.m., crews responded to A Cheerful Giver, a homemade candle business, on the 300 block of Front Street in Elmer.

1 year ago

A firefighter dragging a fire hose in front of a house completely engulfed in flames
Weather

How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans

Scientists say the week’s extreme weather is one of the hallmarks of climate change.

1 year ago

Children in a classroom
Education

Proposed biliteracy school in southern Delaware awaiting approval from state Dept. of Education

A proposed dual-language charter school in Georgetown aims to preserve cultural roots while fostering academic success.

1 year ago

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Shops at Lehigh Valley Mall. (Google Maps)
Urban Planning

Lehigh Valley Mall owner plans to evict public transit center

LANTA and Lehigh Valley Mall management have been having talks to find an alternative solution.

1 year ago

Listen 0:57
police car lights flashing
Courts & Law

Man facing charges after girlfriend’s body found in refrigerator in South Jersey forest: Police

On Thursday, police identified the victim as 50-year-old Laura Hughes, of Runnemede.

1 year ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves the Manhattan federal court after the second day of jury selection in his trial, Tuesday, May, 14, 2024, in New York.
Politics & Policy

Prosecutors seek 15 years in prison for former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez after bribery conviction

Menendez was convicted in July of 16 corruption charges. When he was charged in fall 2023.

1 year ago

Wanamaker Organ at Macy’s
Community

Wanamaker’s eagle is a protected species – Macy’s closure raises questions about future of historic building

The city’s historical commission would have the final say on any modifications to the building’s Grand Court, home to the famed eagle and organ.

1 year ago

Cloverly Park at 437 West School House Lane
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘We don’t build them like this anymore’: Historical commission greenlights new thematic district in Northwest Philly

The district protects apartment buildings in Mount Airy and Germantown constructed during WWI and WWII.

1 year ago

New Jersey State Police cars parked on the side of the street.
Courts & Law

New Jersey comptroller finds more departments paid for Street Cop Training courses than previously known

A follow up report found that departments in every state except Hawaii paid for courses from the controversial private training company.

1 year ago

Listen 1:12
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Community

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts clears concussion protocol and will start wild-card game against Green Bay

Jalen Hurts will start at quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday in the wild-card playoff game against the Green Bay Packers.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Flyers chairman Ed Snider speaks
Community

Flyers celebrate youth hockey program created by Ed Snider

The Philadelphia Flyers celebrated the legacy of founder Ed Snider at Thursday's game against Dallas.

1 year ago

Fire crews battle the Kenneth Fire
Weather

How Philly-area residents can help those affected by the California wildfires

California wildfires have killed at least 11 people and burned thousands of structures. Here are a few ways to help the victims.

1 year ago

Former President Donald Trump walks to make comments to members of the media after being found guilty on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree at Manhattan Criminal Court, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in New York
Courts & Law

Trump is sentenced in his hush money case, but the judge declines to impose any punishment

The sentence pronounced Friday by Manhattan Judge Juan M. Merchan cements Trump’s conviction while freeing him to return to the White House unencumbered by the threat of jail.

1 year ago

FILE - This Wednesday, May 5, 2010 file picture shows a plume of oil as a shrimp boat uses booms to collect oil in the waters of Chandeleur Sound, La. On April 20, 2010,  a well blew wild under a BP oil platform in the Gulf of Mexico. Eleven workers were missing that day, and would later be declared dead. Ten years after the explosion on that Deepwater Horizon rig off Louisiana's coast, The Associated Press is making the original story and photographs available. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Science

Climate change attorneys say a Pa. statute could be used to prosecute fossil fuel companies

A new law journal article argues climate polluters could be criminally charged in Pennsylvania. But some say it’s a risky long shot for prosecutors.

1 year ago

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