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The U.S. Supreme Court is seen, Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, in Washington. The U.S. Supreme Court has heard a historic case that could decide whether Donald Trump is ineligible for the 2024 ballot under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.
Courts & Law

A Supreme Court decision could come Monday in a case about barring Trump from the 2024 ballot

Trump is challenging a decision by the Colorado Supreme Court that said he's disqualified from being president again and ineligible for the state’s primary, which is Tuesday.

1 year ago

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates after becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball during the first half of a college game against Ohio State, Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa.
Community

Caitlin Clark makes 2 free throws to break Pete Maravich’s NCAA Division I scoring record

Maravich’s record fell four days after Clark broke Lynette Woodard’s major college women’s record with 33 points against Minnesota on Wednesday.

1 year ago

A vehicle passes by the town welcome sign, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Selma, Ala. Events commemorating the 59th anniversary of the Bloody Sunday voting rights march in 1965 will culminate with a bridge crossing in Selma, Ala, on Sunday, March 3.
Politics & Policy

Attorney General Garland tells Alabama’s Bloody Sunday service that voting rights are under attack

Vice President Kamala Harris and Attorney General Merrick Garland are among those marking the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama.

1 year ago

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Community
6abc

Pa. State Police investigate deadly crash on I-95 near Bridesburg

At least four vehicles were involved in the accident.

1 year ago

A view of the Earth from a balloon device
Science

During total solar eclipse, Drexel researchers will send a balloon into the stratosphere to measure ozone

The project is part of an initiative from NASA and the National Science Foundation to collect data and give students a chance to learn about scientific ballooning.

1 year ago

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The Samuel S. Baxter Water Treatment Plant on State Road in Philadelphia, Pa.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly plans to revamp its drinking water system. The Water Department wants to hear your thoughts

PWD customers will foot the bill for a massive infrastructure improvement plan. You can learn more about it at a series of upcoming meetings.

1 year ago

Listen 1:09
Pa. State Trooper car
Community
6abc

Philadelphia official arrested on I-76; Mayor Parker calls video ‘very concerning’

Video circulating online of the incident is now part of the investigation.

1 year ago

Pro-Palestinian protesters at the Ben Franklin Bridge
Community

Protest halts traffic on Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia

Protesters in support of Palestinians were demanding an end to all U.S. aid to Israel and an immediate ceasefire.

1 year ago

Pa. State Police headquarters building
Community
6abc

Driver facing charges after allegedly opening fire on father, son on I-476

Police say the driver of a blue Honda Civic fired multiple shots into another vehicle with a 41-year-old father and his 8-year-old son inside.

1 year ago

Erica Bess holds up two backpacks, smiling
Community

N.J. libraries are branching out and offering more than books and videos

Many libraries in N.J. have high-tech devices, child learning toys and machinery for patrons to borrow.

1 year ago

Listen 1:17
A sign reads Prays and love to the Amish community
Courts & Law

An arrest has been made and charges filed in Pennsylvania slaying of pregnant Amish woman

Shawn C. Cranston, 52, of Corry, has been charged with criminal homicide, criminal homicide of an unborn child, burglary and criminal trespass, Pennsylvania State Police said.

1 year ago

A student wearing a mask and a face shield sits at a desk.
Health

The CDC has relaxed COVID guidelines. Will schools and day cares follow suit?

The change may not affect how individual schools urge parents to react when their children fall sick.

1 year ago

A train derailment
Community

Three trains involved in ‘collision and derailment’ in eastern Pennsylvania; no injuries reported

The township's police chief, Thomas Barndt, said arriving emergency personnel found “multiple trains derailed” but no reported injuries.

1 year ago

Artist Risa Puno on the floor of her Whac-a-Mole game, in her installation
Arts & Entertainment

Come in for a Filipino ‘Group Hug’ at the Fabric Workshop and Museum

Artist Risa Puno mines her Filipino family heritage to design an interactive game based on communal care.

1 year ago

Listen 1:05
Jazz musicians performing live on stage
Arts & Entertainment

North Philly’s New Barber’s Hall hosts ‘Matinee Jams,’ celebrating the city’s jazz legacy

Aqueelah Jamal hosts live jazz jams in North Philly every 2nd Saturday, 3-7 p.m.

1 year ago

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