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Community

Police release name of man killed by officers during West Philly carjacking

Police say the 47-year-old pulled a gun on officers after they responded to reports of a domestic disturbance.

2 years ago

the Wanaque Reservoir
Weather

New Jersey declares drought warning as reservoir, groundwater levels decline

Water supplies have worsened since last week in some locations, and about 40% of water providers are experiencing above-average demands for water.

2 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid
Community

Joel Embiid set to return to slumping 76ers team in need of his presence

Joel Embiid is expected to make his season debut Tuesday night for the Philadelphia 76ers.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

As the transition unfolds, Trump eyes one of his favorite targets: U.S. intelligence

The president-elect promises to clean house and overhaul agencies like the CIA, actions that critics say could undermine the country's global position.

2 years ago

Open Streets Center City
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Car-free streets will return to Philly’s Rittenhouse Square this winter. Here’s what to know

The pedestrian-only street closures saw a big boost in sales during Open Street’s September experiment.

2 years ago

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Politics & Policy

Why high prices toppled Democrats — and other governments around the world

Voters really don't like inflation. In fact, whenever there's a sustained jump in the cost of living, the party in power often pays a price.

2 years ago

Wind turbines
Politics & Policy

In new term, Trump set to go after measures that are doing the most to fight climate change

Many of the national climate policies that are most reducing planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions could be undone, climate solutions experts say.

2 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Exhibition of Black figures at the Philly Art Museum is right on time

“The Time Is Always Now” features Black contemporary artists reimagining Black bodies.

2 years ago

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Science

PECO to purchase energy from what will be the largest utility-based solar procurement in Pa.

The project will be just 1% of PECO’s total energy mix, enough to provide electricity to 3,000 homes. But climate activists see it as a win and good first step.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

More Philly landlords are marketing units to renters with housing vouchers amid building boom, PHA changes

A collision of market forces and higher subsidies is creating new opportunities for residents with very low incomes.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

Delaware County community hosts parade, special events in honor of Veterans Day

"Here in Media, this is our county seat. This is the best Veterans Day parade in the region," said Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer.

2 years ago

a canvas observer photographs Lehigh County provisional ballots as vote counting in the general election continues in Allentown, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Senate race is close in Pa., provisional ballots may make the difference. Does yours need to be ‘fixed?’

As the race for U.S. Senate remains close in Pa., many eyes are on provisional ballots which may tip the balance. Some, however, may not be counted without action.

2 years ago

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Community

Local groups honor gun violence victims in Philly and its suburbs

Local groups remembered the hundreds of people killed as a result of gun violence in Philadelphia and in its surrounding counties.

2 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Judith Jamison, 81, was an international star of dance rooted in Philadelphia

The principal dancer with the Alvin Ailey Dance Company became its international star, and later its leader.

2 years ago

A look down a school hallway.
Education

School-related threats in Pa. are on the rise; homicides and violent crime decline

While school-related threats of violence are on the rise this academic year, experts caution that it is too early to determine if this upward trend will continue.

2 years ago

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