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Courts & Law

Philly eviction contractors may need licenses to perform lockouts

These private security hires currently do not need any special training to work.

1 year ago

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President Joe Biden is greeted by Shawn Fain, President of the United Auto Workers, as he arrives to speak to a United Auto Workers' political convention, Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

‘Honored to have your back, and you have mine’: Biden endorsed by United Auto Workers in election

. Labor experts say the UAW usually endorses candidates later as it contains a mix of Democratic, Republican and unaffiliated voters.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia’s Boathouse Row lights up to test $2 million system upgrades

Boathouse Row, the iconic Philadelphia feature along the Schuylkill River, was illuminated once again for the first time in months.

1 year ago

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Education
Spotlight PA

Long-sought charter school changes on the table as Pa. lawmakers plot education funding overhaul

Pennsylvania lawmakers say a court mandate to overhaul public school funding has opened avenues for compromise on charter school reform.

1 year ago

File photo: Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins fields a Houston Astros grounder during Game 3 of baseball's World Series, Nov. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia.
Community

Former Phillie Rhys Hoskins and Brewers agree to a $34 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Hoskins missed the entire 2023 season because of a torn ACL in his left knee.

1 year ago

Wit López incorporates knitted basketballs, a crocheted hoop and self portraits into their work for ''(re)FOCUS 2024,'' which celebrates the 50th anniversary Philadelphia Focuses on Women in the Visual Arts.
Arts & Entertainment

50 years later, (re)Focus brings women artists back into galleries across Philadelphia

A landmark, city-wide feminist art exhibition from 1974 is reborn and updated for 2024.

1 year ago

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A police vehicle in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania. (NBC10)
Courts & Law

Upper Darby woman charged with torturing and killing animals live on the internet

Delaware County court records show 28-year-old Anigar Monsee is charged with four felony counts of aggravated cruelty to animals.

1 year ago

Joe Biden
Politics & Policy

Biden and Harris paint Trump as ‘freedom’s enemy’ at abortion rally in Virginia

President Biden and Vice President Harris rally in Virginia, pushing for abortion rights and reminding voters that Trump helped pave the way for overturning Roe v. Wade.

1 year ago

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Community

Cybersecurity incident impacting Bucks County’s emergency communication system

Dispatchers are reportedly using pen and paper to take information from callers.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart watches the puck during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn.
Community

Flyers goaltender Carter Hart is taking an indefinite leave of absence for personal reasons

The 25-year-old Hart is coming off one of his worst starts of an otherwise strong season.

1 year ago

The Bensalem Township Municipal Building. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Man surrenders to police following fatal Bensalem hit-and-run crash

35-year-old James Shulski was charged in connection with a hit-and-run crash during the summer of 2023 that resulted in the death of a teen.

1 year ago

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., departs the Senate floor in the Capitol, Sept. 28, 2023, in Washington
Courts & Law

Sen. Bob Menendez says gold bars and cash at his residence were illegally found and seized

Along with his wife, the Democrat is charged with accepting bribes to carry out favors for three businessmen who are also charged. All have pleaded not guilty.

1 year ago

FIle photo: Items fill a makeshift memorial for Temple University Police Officer Christopher Fitzgerald, Feb. 23, 2023, in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, Miles Pfeffer of suburban Philadelphia waived his right to a preliminary hearing and is headed to trial on charges including murder and murder of a law enforcement officer in the Feb. 19, 2023, slaying of 31-year-old Fitzgerald. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Courts & Law

Suspect in slaying of Temple University police officer faces trial after waiving hearing

Miles Pfeffer is charged with murder, criminal homicide of a law enforcement officer, disarming an officer, robbery, theft, evading arrest and weapons crimes.

1 year ago

Pa. State Trooper car
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s admin blames ‘human error’ for deletion of Pa. State Police records

The Office of Administration under Gov. Josh Shapiro accidentally deleted thousands of records including State Police evidence logs. Some records haven’t been recovered.

1 year ago

The Colored Girls Museum on Newhall Street
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

‘An enormous relief’: Philly’s Colored Girls Museum wins zoning approval

The decision means the museum can remain at its current location in Germantown.

1 year ago

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