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Steve Sims, head of Independence National Historic Park, at Washington Square Park in Philadelphia.
Community

Philly’s new parks superintendent talks Fourth of July celebrations and the importance of public spaces

For Steve Sims, the holiday offers an opportunity for residents to consider how they can engage in the “unfinished work of creating a more perfect union.”

1 year ago

People view
Arts & Entertainment

Make room for cartoons among America’s founding documents

Did political cartoons contribute to American nation-building? This exhibition at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania shows how.

1 year ago

Fireworks explode in the background behind a gargoyle atop of the central portico of the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Fourth of July Party on the Parkway, UB40, Pat Benatar, ‘Visions’ at the Barnes, Frankie Beverly and Maze in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 4–7: Party on the Parkway in Philly, Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo in N.J. and UB40 in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

1 year ago

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Community
6abc

New summer camp in West Philadelphia centers on teaching kids science, math, and technology

It's going to be a digital recreation center focused summer, bringing resources directly to kids in the neighborhood.

1 year ago

Howard Eskin
Community

Philadelphia radio host Howard Eskin suspended from Phillies home games over ‘unwelcome kiss’

SportsRadio 94WIP's parent company immediately opened up an investigation into the incident after hearing about Eskin's “unwelcome kiss.”

1 year ago

Joe Biden
Politics & Policy

Biden vows to keep running after his disastrous debate. ‘No one is pushing me out,’ he says

Biden and Harris made a surprise appearance on a Democratic National Committee call, giving a "pep talk," and stressing the stakes of the election.

1 year ago

A dog smiles while outside
Community

Camden County’s Homeward Bound animal shelter is at full capacity and urgently seeking adopters

The New Jersey animal rescue, like many in the Philadelphia region, continues to see a number of owner surrenders for pets who were adopted mid-pandemic.

1 year ago

Pharmacist filling a prescription
Health
Spotlight PA

ADHD patients in Pa. struggle to find medication and maintain normalcy amid ongoing shortage

Shortages of ADHD medications have forced patients to ration and to spend hours calling different pharmacies to get prescriptions filled.

1 year ago

Donald Trump speaks
Courts & Law

Supreme Court opinion conferring broad immunity could embolden Trump as he seeks to return to power

A president could pocket a bribe for a pardon, stage a military coup to retain power, order the killing of a rival by the Navy's SEAL Team Six — and be protected.

1 year ago

Drexel University President John Fry speaks during a news conference at Drexel University, April 2, 2013, in Philadelphia.
Education

Temple names Drexel’s John Fry as 15th president

The university's board of trustees confirmed Fry as president following an extensive national search. Fry has been the president of Drexel University since 2010.

1 year ago

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Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., speaks to reporters after a campaign event, Monday, July 1, 2024, in Scranton, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Pa. Sen. Bob Casey stands by Biden, says voters will decide on issues, not on a bad debate

Biden and Casey lead the ticket together in a battleground state that is critical to the Democrats' fortunes in holding the White House and Senate.

1 year ago

The Schuylkill River exceeds its bank in the Manayunk sectio
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

New tax breaks, grants and assistance: Pa. task force makes recommendations on flood insurance

With less than 2% of insured Pennsylvania properties carrying flood insurance, a task force has made recommendations to make it more affordable.

1 year ago

Cleaning up the homeless encampment
Courts & Law

How a Supreme Court ruling empowers Pa. towns — and threatens unhoused people

"It's setting a lot of dangerous precedents," said Chris Brickhouse of Better Days Ahead, "with more people entering poverty and being on the edge of poverty."

1 year ago

Brian Healion Jan. 6 photo
Courts & Law

Upper Darby man sentenced to prison for participation in Jan. 6 insurrection

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Brian Healion, 33, successfully rushed a police line — and posed for photos inside a Senator’s office.

1 year ago

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Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Politics & Policy

Legislation legalizing medical-aid-in-dying in Delaware awaits governor’s action

Gov. Carney said his position on the issue has been public since the bill was introduced. He has 10 days to act after his office gets the legislation.

1 year ago

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