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A woman shows two children a cockroach at Bug Fest in Phialdelphia
Community

‘Creepy crawlies’ fiesta: Philly’s Bug Fest returns

The annual celebration includes all things insect-related. This year, certain events will include American Sign Language translations.

1 year ago

The Council Rock Newtown Little League team celebrates advancing to the Little League World Series
Community
6abc

Council Rock Newtown headed to Little League World Series

The boys from Bucks County will face the Southwest Region on Thursday, August 15.

1 year ago

People paddle through a flooded area of New York following Tropical Storm Debby
Weather

Debby finally moves out of the US, though risk from flooded rivers remains

Officials in Tioga County in north-central Pennsylvania said Saturday that a search and rescue operation was going on for one person unaccounted for in the Knoxville area.

1 year ago

Japanese paper lanterns float on the water with candles lit inside them
Community

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia celebrates Obon

Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia is hosting two Obon lantern floating ceremonies.

1 year ago

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A woman ties a bandage around another woman's arm as she prepares to give blood
Health

Delaware Valley blood banks are asking people to roll up their sleeves amid national shortage in donations

Blood donations were down 25% nationally in July compared to the same time last year, according to the American Red Cross.

1 year ago

Listen 1:09
Gillians Wonderland Pier
Community
6abc

Gillian’s Wonderland Pier on Ocean City, New Jersey boardwalk to close after the 2024 season

The owner, Jay Gillian, said while he's tried to sustain Wonderland for as long as possible, it's no longer a viable business.

1 year ago

Bucks County farm animals
Community
6abc

124 animals recovered in Bucks County after SPCA’s largest farm cruelty case

"This person was running a really poor business at the sake and expense of the animals," said the SPCA's communications manager.

1 year ago

Tim Walz and JD Vance
Politics & Policy

Vance accused Walz of ‘stolen valor.’ What to know about Walz’s military record

Though both are vets, JD Vance has taken digs at Tim Walz's service, accusing the Minnesota governor of one of the most grievous charges possible in military circles.

1 year ago

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. waves after speaking during a campaign event at Independence Mall, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., third-party candidates face ballot challenges in Pennsylvania

Petitions argue that Kennedy, his running mate, and at least nine third-party candidates should not appear on Pa.'s Nov. 5 general election ballot.

1 year ago

A man walks under an umbrella during a rain storm, Tuesday, July 15, 2014, in Philadelphia
Weather

Debby brings threat of tornadoes and flooding to the Philadelphia region

Episodes of heavy rain and damaging wind are possible Friday. Sunny skies should return Saturday.

1 year ago

Linn Washington Jr. and Mike Africa sit at a table with a microphone and water bottles
Community

A survivor’s tale: Mike Africa Jr.’s ‘On a Move’ tells the story of the MOVE bombing

“It's Philadelphia history,” Africa Jr. said while discussing his new book at Temple University. “It's Black history. It’s revolutionary history. It's American history.”

1 year ago

Listen 1:23
Jordan Baumgarten sits in a chair with his dog
Arts & Entertainment

Kensington photography book captures a bubble of joy inside a neighborhood in crisis

The photography in “The Group for Mutual Improvement” shows a group of misfit Kensington neighbors building unlikely bonds.

1 year ago

Listen 3:04
John Carney and Velda Jones-Potter sit in a debate
Politics & Policy

Wilmington mayoral candidates lay out views in issues forum

The Wilmington mayoral candidate forum with Gov. Carney and Treasurer Velda Jones-Potter focused on issues like education, crime and jobs.

1 year ago

Workers are seen repaving a Philadelphia street
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly street resurfacing begins this week. Here’s what to know

East Mount Airy, East Germantown, West Oak Lane and the area around Fairmount Park will be affected.

1 year ago

Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump recommits to a Sept. 10 debate and lashes out at Harris at news conference

As he addressed reporters at his Palm Beach, Florida, estate, ABC announced that Trump and Harris have agreed to a Sept. 10 presidential debate. Trump had recently backed out.

1 year ago

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