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State Rep. Kevin Boyle stands behind a podium
Courts & Law

Arrest warrant issued for Pennsylvania state Rep. Kevin Boyle

The warrant is for a violation of a protection from abuse order. Boyle, a Democrat, represents part of Northeast Philadelphia and has served in the House since 2011.

1 year ago

President Joe Biden waves at Wilkes-Barre Scranton International Airport
Politics & Policy

Biden returns to his Scranton roots to pitch his plan for higher taxes on the rich

The U.S. president has begun three straight days of campaigning by speaking Tuesday at a community center and visiting a union hall in his Pennsylvania hometown.

1 year ago

the School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Philadelphia school district to end controversial practice of leveling

The district will use central office cuts and energy savings to fund the discontinuation of a process that moves educators early in the school year based on enrollment.

1 year ago

Marty Small
Courts & Law

Affidavit: Daughter’s boyfriend of whom Atlantic City Mayor disapproved recorded abuse in video call

The affidavit includes a transcript of dialogue between the Smalls and their daughter that were recorded by cell phones or laptops, apparently without the parents' knowledge.

1 year ago

sorting mail ballots
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Elections 101: How Pa. secures mail ballots, prevents fraud, and more

Learn how Pennsylvania verifies the identities of people who want to vote by mail, ensures that ballots are secure, and more.

1 year ago

Keir Bradford-Grey
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: Pa.’s crowded primary election for attorney general

With no incumbent around, five Democrats and two Republicans are vying to be Pennsylvania's next attorney general.

1 year ago

Rowhomes
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly remains a city of homeowners amid sharp drop in residential property sales

Pew’s latest “State of the City” report shows the homeownership rate is still above 50% even as an inventory crisis crunches the housing market.

1 year ago

Listen 0:49
Jasdomin Santana and her books
Community

Wilmington author tackles Latino representation gap with children’s books featuring Dominican culture

Jasdomin Santana champions diversity in children's literature by incorporating Dominican culture into her storytelling.

1 year ago

Listen 1:18
Doylestown Hospital building
Courts & Law
6abc

Former Bucks County hospital director pleads guilty to embezzling over $600K from charity fund

An investigation began in January 2022 when the Doylestown Hospital’s board of directors reported they were receiving insufficient funds charges on one of their accounts.

1 year ago

The container ship Dali
Urban Planning

Ship that caused bridge collapse had apparent electrical issues while still docked, AP source says

The person said Monday that alarms went off on the Dali’s refrigerated containers, likely indicating an inconsistent power supply.

1 year ago

DeVonta Smith
Arts & Entertainment

Eagles lock in WR DeVonta Smith with 3-year contract extension

The extension runs through the 2028 season and includes the Eagles picking up the fifth-year option on Smith’s 2025 season.

1 year ago

Seal for the Philly DA's Office
Courts & Law

Philly DA sets up new unit focusing on repeat gun offenders

The goal is to collaborate with other law enforcement agencies involved in this work as well.

1 year ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker
Politics & Policy

New effort aims to make starting and building a business in Philly easier

The goal of the "PHL: Open for Business" effort is to make starting or keeping a business easier for people, especially disadvantaged communities who need help.

1 year ago

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr. (left) with his attorney, Ed Jacobs, addressing reporters during a press conference on April 1, 2024.
Courts & Law

Atlantic City mayor and wife accused of abusing teen daughter

Mayor Marty Small Sr. and his wife, Superintendent Dr. La’Quetta Small, allegedly “physically and emotionally” abused their daughter over the course of two months last winter.

1 year ago

Police press conference
Courts & Law
6abc

Woman charged after 2 stabbed, including 1-year-old, in Center City

Officers said in a press conference that both attacks seem to be completely random.

1 year ago

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