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Arena opponents gather and hold signs reading NO ARENA IN CHINATOWN and MEDICAL WORKERS SAY NO ARENA
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Sixers will build new arena in South Philadelphia after deal reached with Comcast Spectacor; Philly to pursue WNBA team

The sudden turn of events comes after Philly City Council recently approved a controversial plan to build an arena in Center City near Chinatown.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown
Community

A.J. Brown’s sideline read skyrockets to No. 1 hottest seller on Amazon

“If I score a touchdown or drop a pass, it's something how I refocus,” A.J. Brown said after the Eagles defeated the Packers in Sunday's NFC wild-card playoff game.

2 years ago

Iris Van Orden works on a quilt
Arts & Entertainment

5 quilts from Cut & Sew PHL in Mt. Airy chosen for QuiltCon national convention in Phoenix

The Philly-based quilt shop and sewing studio will be represented in February at the national quilting event.

2 years ago

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someone playing the game on a computer
Health

Group therapy meets Dungeons & Dragons in this Philadelphia therapist’s mental health practice

Group therapy participants work together on issues like anxiety, trauma and depression through fantasy Dungeons & Dragons characters.

2 years ago

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Jalen Hurts stiff-arms a Packer
Community

Eagles beat Packers 22-10 in wild-card playoff

The NFC East champions will host a divisional round game against the winner of Monday night's game between Minnesota and the Los Angeles Rams next week.

2 years ago

outside of Wells Fargo Center
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Sources: Sixers abandon plan to build new Center City arena, will remain in South Philly

The decision is rooted in a deal struck with Comcast Spectacor, which hopes to transform the South Philly sports complex over the next decade.

2 years ago

two crashed police cars
Community
6abc

4 officers hospitalized after responding to illegal car meetup in Philadelphia

Late Saturday, police responded to a scene at the Target in Wynnefield Heights. At least 50 vehicles dispersed, and police followed several cars to North Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Sign for Crozer Health
Health

Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer Health, files for bankruptcy

Crozer Health, the hospital system in Delaware County, is expected to continue operating as Prospect looks to sell the asset and restructure.

2 years ago

Rowhouses in Wilmington on a street.
Courts & Law

Wilmington crime data shows shootings down, murders up 71% for 2024

The city of Wilmington saw murders nearly double from 2023 to 2024. But shootings dropped to a six-year low.

2 years ago

Listen 0:46
A screenshot from Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance’s Social Impact Database. (Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance)
Arts & Entertainment

Social Impact Database tracks how cultural sector engages Philly

The Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance created the online survey tool to support its advocacy of the arts as a civic solution.

2 years ago

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A fire blazes at the A Cheerful Giver candle business in Salem County, N.J. (6abc)
Community
6abc

2-alarm fire destroys candle business in Salem County, N.J.

Just before 1 a.m., crews responded to A Cheerful Giver, a homemade candle business, on the 300 block of Front Street in Elmer.

2 years ago

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

How a week of weather extremes upended the lives of millions of Americans

Scientists say the week’s extreme weather is one of the hallmarks of climate change.

2 years ago

Children in a classroom
Education

Proposed biliteracy school in southern Delaware awaiting approval from state Dept. of Education

A proposed dual-language charter school in Georgetown aims to preserve cultural roots while fostering academic success.

2 years ago

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Shops at Lehigh Valley Mall. (Google Maps)
Urban Planning

Lehigh Valley Mall owner plans to evict public transit center

LANTA and Lehigh Valley Mall management have been having talks to find an alternative solution.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Man facing charges after girlfriend’s body found in refrigerator in South Jersey forest: Police

On Thursday, police identified the victim as 50-year-old Laura Hughes, of Runnemede.

2 years ago

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