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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
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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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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

Wildfires burn
Community

2 charged with setting some Northeast wildfires amid New Jersey drought warning and blazes out West

The drought declaration by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy asked people to take voluntary conservation steps, like shorter showers.

1 year ago

the ferris wheel and flying chair ride
Community
6abc

Ocean City developer hopes to turn shuttered Wonderland Pier into 252-room hotel

Plans are in motion to save the iconic Ferris wheel and carousel and turn the land into a 252-room hotel along the oceanfront.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, left, and Saquon Barkley
Community

Eagles and Commanders meet in biggest game in NFC East rivalry series in nearly 30 years

The Eagles are 7-2 heading into Thursday night’s game against the Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field.

1 year ago

Matt Gaetz appears before the House Rules Committee
Politics & Policy

Matt Gaetz once faced a sex trafficking investigation by the Justice Department he could now lead

Trump’s attorney general is expected to oversee radical changes to the Justice Department, which has been the target of the president-elect's ire.

1 year ago

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump smiles at an election night watch party at the Palm Beach Convention Center, Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Politics & Policy

Republicans win 218 U.S. House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

With the thin majority, a highly functioning House is far from guaranteed.

1 year ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

The National Dog Show in Philly, an antiques show in Delaware and Paul Anka in South Jersey in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 14–18: The Philadelphia Art Museum’s annual craft show, the Manayunk Tree Lighting and a wine festival are among weekend highlights.

1 year ago

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overhead view of Low water levels at the Wanaque Reservoir
Science

What to know about climate change and drought in the Philly region

While climate change did not cause the current drought, scientists say it could be making it worse.

1 year ago

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