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Police academy training session
Courts & Law

Philly police face a hiring crisis. Some policies are being loosened to find more cadets

Philadelphia is already seeing the payoff of its amended fitness entry exam.

1 year ago

William Murphy
Courts & Law

Blind Wilmington man was wrongfully evicted, but judge dismisses his discrimination lawsuit

Constables put out William Murphy and his two daughters during a 2021 snowstorm under an order intended for a previous female tenant.

1 year ago

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Argentina's Angel Di Maria (left) and El Salvador's Nelson Bonilla.
Arts & Entertainment

Argentina prepares to face El Salvador in Philly in the absence of ‘irreplaceable’ Messi

The legendary captain will not lead the defending FIFA Men’s World Cup champions on the field, after he was ruled out with a hamstring injury.

1 year ago

Sen. Vincent Hughes
Health

Pa. Democrats, doctors push preservation of Affordable Care Act in face of Trump’s promise to repeal

Although initially highly partisan, Republicans appear to have largely given up the fight over the 2010 law. However, the presumed party nominee still has it in his sights.

1 year ago

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Rose Tree Park
Community

What is Delco Gives Day? Inside the county’s inaugural 24-hour fundraising event

The Foundation for Delaware County is launching a giving day to help raise money for the area’s nonprofits.

1 year ago

Palestinians look at a residential building destroyed in an Israeli strike in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Tuesday, March 20, 2024.
Community

Russia and China veto U.S. resolution calling for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

Israel faces mounting pressure from even its closest allies to streamline the entry of aid into the Gaza Strip, and come to a cease-fire agreement.

1 year ago

Crowell Park
Community

Woman accused of stealing more than $130K from Delaware County youth club while working as treasurer

According to police, money stolen from the Springfield Youth Club by Kathleen Hammond was used for Eagles games, Billy Joel concert tickets and Amazon purchases.

1 year ago

Sen. Bob Menendez leaves federal court, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023, in New York.
Politics & Policy

N.J. Sen. Robert Menendez bows out of Democratic primary

Menendez, the Garden State’s senior senator, has left the door open to run as an independent in November.

1 year ago

Deputy Secretary of Energy David Turk
Politics & Policy

Energy agency announces $475M in funding for clean energy projects in Pa. and other battleground states

The Biden administration said federal funding will go toward projects on current or former mine land sites in Pennsylvania, Arizona, Nevada, Kentucky and West Virginia.

1 year ago

Evidence markers are seen following a shooting in Northeast Philadelphia on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.
Politics & Policy
6abc

5th suspect arrested in SEPTA bus stop shooting that injured 8 students in Philadelphia

During a press conference on Thursday, police announced the arrest of a 15-year-old boy who investigators say helped four others carry out the mass shooting on March 6.

1 year ago

A person walks by a sign reading Drexel University.
Education

Drexel launches new health policy research center focused on climate change

The center will concentrate on equity and providing cities with evidence-based policies to protect their residents.

1 year ago

La Mott Community Center
Community

Nearly $12 million in federal funding headed to community projects in Berks, Montgomery counties

The funding will help several projects addressing affordable housing, community center repairs, infrastructure upgrades and PFAS mitigation.

1 year ago

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Aerial view of a master plan of phase 2 of development
Urban Planning
6abc

Phillies partner with Comcast Spectacor for Sports Complex development in South Philadelphia

Phase 1 the $2.5 billion overhaul was announced last month, and proposed plans for Phase 2 accompanied the announcement from the Phillies.

1 year ago

Overhead photo of Kensington
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council passes bill mandating curfew for some Kensington businesses

City leaders hope that shutting stores down early could reduce crime and drug use in Kensington. Some businesses are skeptical the curfew would work.

1 year ago

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Bob Casey at a campaign event
Politics & Policy

In Pennsylvania’s Senate race, Casey puts ‘greedflation’ and corporations on the ballot

Sen. Casey is leading the Democratic attack on “greedflation” — a blunt term for corporations that jack up prices and rip off shoppers to maximize profits.

1 year ago

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