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Education

Sheryl Lee Ralph gets personal about education as ‘Abbott Elementary’ returns Wednesday

Ralph won an Emmy for her portrayal of veteran teacher Barbara Howard on the hit TV show. She opens up about her career and her fight for equitable education.

1 year ago

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Michael Rapaport speaking
Community

Oct. 7 fundraiser supporting IDF and Hillel draws hundreds in Kensington

On the anniversary of Oct. 7, a Philadelphia event focused on raising funds for the Israeli Defense Forces and campus Hillel groups drew 450 guests.

1 year ago

Smoke rising from the refinery
Community

EPA reaches historic $4.2 million settlement over 2019 South Philly refinery explosion and fire

The federal agency claims Philadelphia Energy Solutions failed to properly monitor a burst pipe that started the fire. The bankrupt former operator hasn’t admitted fault.

1 year ago

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Jahsun Patton
Community

Philadelphia mom has reservations about CDC’s expansion of gun violence data

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is using data from vital statistics and local emergency rooms to report gun violence incidents in those neighborhoods.

1 year ago

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Fiona Bruce
Politics & Policy

BBC debate show host offers her take on presidential election ahead of show taping in Philly

BBC's "Question Time" arrives in Philadelphia to discuss the U.S. presidential election, featuring politicians, commentators, and spontaneous audience questions.

1 year ago

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Kamala Harris supporter
Politics & Policy

What polling shows about Black voters’ views of Harris and Trump

Black voters have a somewhat or very favorable view of Kamala Harris, with few differences between Black men and women voters on how they view the Democratic candidate.

1 year ago

America Ferrera waving as she enters the room
Politics & Policy

America Ferrera rallied Philly Latino voters for Harris

The actress from “Superstore” and “Barbie” said Latinos can make the difference on Election Day.

1 year ago

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Jesus Hernandez guides granddaughter
Weather

An unusual hurricane season goes from ultra quiet to record busy and spawns Helene and Milton

Before this Atlantic hurricane season started, forecasters said everything lined up to be a monster busy year.

1 year ago

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Courts & Law

N.J. and other states sue TikTok, claiming its platform is addictive and harms the mental health of children

The lawsuits stem from a national investigation into TikTok, which was launched in March 2022 by a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from many states, including N.J.

1 year ago

Jay McCoy prepares for Milton
Weather

What to know about Hurricane Milton as it moves toward Florida’s Gulf Coast

Milton has strengthened into a major hurricane on a path toward Florida not even two weeks after Hurricane Helene swamped the state's coastline.

1 year ago

Copper water supply line
Politics & Policy

Philly area water providers applaud federal rule to replace lead pipes over next decade

President Joe Biden is expected to announce the final Environmental Protection Agency rule Tuesday in the swing state of Wisconsin.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

Politicians, Jewish and Muslim communities, mark October 7 anniversary with messages against antisemitism and bigotry

Although both candidates in Pennsylvania's race for U.S. Senate have reiterated support for Israel, McCormick has attacked Casey and Democrats for "weak" leadership.

1 year ago

Dr. Mayank Amin
Health

Montgomery County faith leaders and independent pharmacists bring vaccines to people’s homes with new program

The vaccine program is open to all county residents and offers shots for COVID, flu, RSV and other diseases.

1 year ago

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Politics & Policy

What Philly voters need to know this November

From the presidency to the state House, here’s everything on Philadelphia’s Tuesday, Nov. 5 ballot.

1 year ago

Hilary Naiberk and Nikhil Lakhani
Politics & Policy

Volunteers knock on doors to create climate ‘super-voters’ in Philadelphia

The Environmental Voter Project targets people who are passionate about climate and the environment, but rarely or never vote.

1 year ago

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