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Cargo ship stuck in the river at night
Community

U.S. Coast Guard still working to free cargo ship stuck along the Delaware River

The ship ran aground in the Delaware River north of the Ben Franklin Bridge. It is carrying 45,000 tons of solar salt, according to the Coast Guard.

2 years ago

The casket of former President Jimmy Carter
Politics & Policy

Jimmy Carter lauded for his humility and service in Washington before his return to Georgia

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter was honored with the pageantry of a funeral in the nation’s capital before a second service in his tiny Georgia hometown.

2 years ago

a sportscar
Things To Do
Community

Philadelphia Auto Show, Ardmore Winter Beer Fest, Lunar New Year and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 9–12: “MJ: The Musical,” an artist showcase in Delaware and Wide World of Animals in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 years ago

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Ruins of a home after an explosion
PlanPhilly
Community

Port Richmond residents sue PGW, PECO, city and neighbors over 2023 explosion that leveled homes

Three suits filed by residents of Miller Street accuse PGW, the city, PECO and other residents of negligence that contributed to the blast.

2 years ago

Listen 1:08
two people cross the street near City Hall
Weather

More snow expected in Philadelphia Saturday

The Philly area will be graced with another round of snow this weekend, although likely not at the levels seen earlier in the week.

2 years ago

Eiji Mizukane places a glass bottle into a paper trash bag during a North Philly cleanup
Community

How to get involved in Philly’s 2025 MLK Day of Service

Here’s a look at some of the volunteer opportunities in Philadelphia, from neighborhood cleanups and printmaking workshops to park and creek restoration efforts.

2 years ago

Jack Smith speaks
Courts & Law

Justice Department says it plans to release only part of special counsel’s Trump report for now

The department plans to release Jack Smith’s findings on Trump’s efforts to undo 2020's election results but will keep under wraps findings on hoarding classified documents.

2 years ago

A firefighter dragging a fire hose in front of a house completely engulfed in flames
Weather

What to know about thousands of evacuations and homes burned in Los Angeles area fires

At least 25 people have been killed and thousands of structures have been destroyed in the most destructive fire in Los Angeles history.

2 years ago

Shown in the Spanish language are
Courts & Law

Feds’ suit claims Pennsylvania city’s ‘at-large’ election system is biased against Hispanic voters

The U.S. Justice Department says Hazleton's method of electing council members citywide instead of by districts illegally dilutes the political power of its Hispanic voters.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Community

Eagles QB Hurts returns to practice for the first time since he suffered a concussion

Hurts threw for 2,903 yards this season with 18 touchdowns and five interceptions.

2 years ago

Fluids are controlled in an operating room in a hospital.
Health

Pennsylvania program helps overturn 50% of health insurance denials in first year, new data shows

The state’s Independent External Review program launched in January 2024 and took 517 appeals in its inaugural year.

2 years ago

Listen 0:54
Bald eagle
Science

New Jersey removes bald eagles from endangered species list as populations soar

The state was able to delist the species because their reproductive rate over multiple years reached sustainable levels.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
Naim Scott sitting in the apartment with the propane heater running
Community

West Philly tenants say they’ve had no heat — and no answers — for months

Locust Towers apartment tenants say they don’t understand why they don’t have heat this winter and that their landlord is ignoring their complaints.

2 years ago

Listen 1:03
A gas-powered hot water heater
Politics & Policy

New federal clean energy rebates are in limbo for residents of Pa., Del., and N.J.

Federal funding is still pending for 21 states, as Biden’s term nears its end. The rebates can cover heat pumps, electric stoves and insulation.

2 years ago

Listen 1:18
the LOVE Park sign in the snow
PlanPhilly
Community

Warming centers open as safe places in Philly during cold snap

Roughly 20 sites across the city are open during the day, during the night or 24/7. City officials say everyone is welcome.

2 years ago

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