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Man giving hand to depressed woman
Health

‘Unique grief’: New Delaware group aims to offer better support for those left behind after suicide

Suicide deaths have been increasing in recent years. Now, a new effort in Delaware hopes to offer more support to those left behind.

1 year ago

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The Delaware County Courthouse and Government Center
Community

Delaware County modernizes its land records system, unraveling 240 years of historical records online

The initiative is part of the Delaware County Recorder of Deeds Office’s multi-year plan to digitize the records system.

1 year ago

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A hallway in an elementary school
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philadelphia schools see gains in student reading performance

Thirty-one percent of public school students in grades 3-8 scored at or above benchmark on the Star Assessment in winter 2023-24, a 2% increase from winter 2022-23.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) stands on the field prior to an NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.
Community

Eagles 6-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox announces his retirement after 12 seasons

Cox, a first-round pick in 2012, played all 12 of his seasons in Philadelphia and holds the franchise record for sacks by a defensive tackle

1 year ago

Oscar statuettes
Arts & Entertainment

How to watch (and stream) the 2024 Oscars

The awards ceremony's 96th iteration airs Sunday at 7 p.m. Eastern on ABC, but there are other ways to view.

1 year ago

I-76 in Montgomery County.
Community
6abc

I-76 eastbound back open after tractor trailer fire in Montgomery County

Police have not said if there are any injuries or if any other vehicles were involved.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Nina Ahmad.
The Pulse
Health

Philadelphia City Council holds hearing on maternal deaths and health disparities

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services marked International Women’s Day on Friday with a conversation about addressing inequities in local health care systems.

1 year ago

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In this Feb. 4, 2019 file photo, an Oscar statue appears at the 91st Academy Awards Nominees Luncheon in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Danny Moloshok/Invision/AP, File)
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Pennsylvania man uses ‘Oscarmetrics’ to predict 2024 Oscar winners

This year, the Oscarmetrics predict some strong winners.

1 year ago

Paradegoers at Philadelphia's 2023 St. Patrick's Day parade
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

St. Patrick’s Day Parade set to kick off in Center City

Irish dancers, bands, and other groups will march down Market Street toward Penn's Landing.

1 year ago

David Fajgenbaum writes on a white board
Health

UPenn professor receives $48.3 million to find new treatments in old drugs

Over the past few years, Every Cure has developed a blueprint for an AI-powered platform that can do what humans can’t — match thousands of diseases with thousands of drugs.

1 year ago

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Sheila Oliver
Community

Improved City Hall courtyard in Atlantic City will be named for late N.J. Lt. Gov. Oliver

As commissioner of community affairs, Oliver oversaw the shore town. Construction is expected to be completed in early fall.

1 year ago

A house fire
Community
6abc

Neighbors rescue 2 residents from house fire in West Deptford, New Jersey

Responding officers were notified that two residents of the home had been pulled out of the fire by neighbors.

1 year ago

The Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tour’s guide, Starfire, poses with Philadelphia’s 40+ double dutch team on the bus on March 9, 2024.
Community

The Sisterhood-Sit-In Trolley Tour is back, visiting businesses owned by Black women in the City of Brotherly Love

Eight Philly businesses owned by Black women are highlighted on the Sisterhood-Sit-In Trolley Tour.

1 year ago

Overhead view of a scene in Hamilton Township after a police officer was shot
Community
6abc

Police officer in Hamilton Township, N.J. shot while responding to domestic violence call

According to the Hamilton Police Division, a suspect opened fire on officers as they arrived on the scene.

1 year ago

President Joe Biden speaks at a podium
Politics & Policy

Bidens return to Pa., visit private family home in Philly suburb before campaign speech

Biden later spoke to a packed house at Strath Haven Middle School in Delaware County where the president took the campaign stage.

1 year ago

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