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Roy Gillian dies
Community
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Former Ocean City mayor, founder of Gillian’s Wonderland Pier dies at 94

Roy Gillian, the founder of Gillian's Wonderland Pier in Ocean City, died over the weekend.

1 year ago

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during the Libertarian National Convention at the Washington Hilton in Washington, May 24, 2024.
Politics & Policy

RFK Jr. shows up too late to testify in court against Democrats’ ballot challenge in Pa.

In Pa., the Green Party's Jill Stein and the Libertarian Party's Chase Oliver submitted petitions to get on Pennsylvania's presidential ballot without being challenged.

1 year ago

Sen. Bob Menendez leaves federal court
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez resigns from Senate after bribery convictions

Menendez, 70, was convicted on charges that he used his influence to meddle in three different state and federal criminal investigations to protect the businessmen.

1 year ago

United States' Jaime Czarkowski and Megumi Field compete in the duet free routine of artistic swimming at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware Olympic silver medalist swimmer returns, preps for start of college career

Megumi Field had a busier summer than most incoming freshmen this fall at Stanford, winning the silver medal as part of Team USA's synchro swim team.

1 year ago

Listen 1:18
Workers with machines excavate coffins from a construction site in the Old City
Science

Human remains discovered at Philly construction site 8 years ago have been reburied, but issues still persist

Workers in Philly's Old City hit upon a historic cemetery with hundreds of people. It took years to study, identify and rebury them.

1 year ago

Listen 5:32
A physical therapist works with a patient at a field hospital.
Health

Pa. opens public feedback on rate increases to 2025 health insurance plans

Pennsylvania health insurance companies are requesting average rate increases of 2.9% to 15.2% on individual plans sold in the ACA marketplace.

1 year ago

Listen 1:04
Eric Settle and Chris Foster
Politics & Policy

Montco Forward Party candidate scores Pa. ballot access for general election. He’s just a piece of a bigger puzzle

Attorney general candidate Eric Settle and treasurer candidate Chris Foster acquired enough voter signatures to appear on the ballot as statewide candidates this November.

1 year ago

Listen 1:06
President Joe Biden speaks at the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Politics & Policy

DNC says farewell, Mr. President: Democrats celebrate Biden’s legacy and hope for a new future

President Joe Biden addressed the Democratic National Convention on its first day. Pennsylvania and Philly-area Democrats are among those who celebrated the president's work.

1 year ago

Listen 5:13
First Lady Jill Biden speaks during the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Politics & Policy

Jill Biden’s speech at convention honors President Biden and marks an end for the first lady, too

The first lady did her part to highlight President Joe Biden's 50 years of public service when she addressed the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.

1 year ago

Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Jesse Jackson attend Day One of the Democratic National Convention, at the United Center, Monday, Aug. 19, 2024 in Chicago. (Mike Segar/Pool via AP)
Politics & Policy

Democrats approve a platform that mentions Biden’s ‘second term’ despite his making way for Harris

The ceremonial vote Monday at Chicago's convention showed Democrats' four-year vision. But the document still wrongly names Joe Biden as the candidate running for reelection.

1 year ago

JD Vance makes a stop at Pat's in South Philadelphia during a rally on Aug. 19, 2024. (6abc)
Politics & Policy
6abc

JD Vance rallies in Philadelphia as DNC kicks off in Chicago

In South Philadelphia, Vance grabbed a cheesesteak at Pat's and met supporters following a rally in North Philadelphia.

1 year ago

Beautiful stethoscope
Health

A new Alzheimer’s study suggests where you live can affect the odds of a diagnosis

Findings shed new light on why dementia diagnosis is more prevalent in some areas than others, and that it does not simply have to do with an individual's risk factors alone.

1 year ago

Police direct protesters at the United Center after a march at the Democratic National Convention Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Community

Some protesters tear down security fence as thousands march outside Democratic National Convention

Several protesters who had managed to get through the fence were detained and handcuffed by officers.

1 year ago

Home video shows Upper Merion GOP leader Matthew McCaffery being swatted. (@McCaffery2032/X)
Politics & Policy

An Upper Merion GOP leader got swatted for endorsing Kamala Harris. He could lose his position in the party

Matthew McCaffery was the victim of a swatting incident after a cable news appearance. The Montgomery County Republican Committee is weighing disciplinary action against him.

1 year ago

Phil Donahue
Community

Phil Donahue, whose pioneering daytime talk show launched an indelible television genre, has died

Dubbed “the king of daytime talk,” Donahue was the first to incorporate audience participation in a talk show.

1 year ago

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