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A person holds a sign that reads Justice for Fanta in front of a sign that reads Sharon Hill Police Department.
Courts & Law

Delco man sentenced in gun battle outside football game that led to girl’s shooting death by police

Prosecutors said the man, who was 15 in 2021, fired at another person, and Sharon Hill officers shot at a car they thought was the gunfire source, killing an 8-year-old.

2 years ago

Stan Drayton coaching
Community

Stan Drayton out as Temple football coach after 3 seasons

Defensive coordinator Everett Withers will serve as the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.

2 years ago

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a meatball sandwich
Education

Fighting hunger at school: N.J. lawmakers working on plans to expand free school meals for all students

N.J.’s plan is moving forward to expand free school meals for all children, not just for those from low-income families.

2 years ago

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Education

A $60 million investment will expand high school and college opportunities for Wilmington students

The multimillion-dollar investment aims to close longstanding gaps for underserved youth and expand higher education opportunities.

2 years ago

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Dawn Hines speaks into a microphone
Community

‘Do not take it lightly’: Lawnside residents meet, discuss response to racist graffiti incident

Lawnside residents shared their concerns and discussed how they can respond to protect members of the historic Black borough from racist attacks.

2 years ago

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Mara Russo smiles
Politics & Policy

From New Jersey to Hawaii, Trump made inroads in surprising places in his path to the White House

Although Trump’s win once again reflected a deep political divide across the United States, he made inroads in surprising places.

2 years ago

Community
6abc

5 hospitalized after early morning house fire in Bucks County

Firefighters had to rescue people who were trapped. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

2 years ago

Philly Slow Girl Run Club posing for a photo on the steps of the art museum.
Community

‘All faces and paces’: Philly Slow Girl Run Club aims to make running less daunting

Paige Black started Philly Slow Girl Run Club back in 2022 when she had no one to run with. The community now draws 50 or more runners a week.

2 years ago

Wildfires burn
Weather
6abc

Burn bans in effect throughout Philadelphia region amid drought conditions

Montgomery County has a 30-day ban starting Saturday. Delaware County's went into effect last week.

2 years ago

Jill Biden speaks behind a podium
Education

‘It’s good to be home’: First lady Jill Biden honored with dedication of Delaware Tech Student Success Center

“I never imagined that anything would be named after me,” Jill Biden said as Del. Tech’s new Student Success Center was dedicated.

2 years ago

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FILE - Pete Hegseth walks to an elevator for a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York, Dec. 15, 2016. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)
Politics & Policy

Trump Pentagon pick had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’

Pete Hegseth was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member due to a tattoo that’s associated with white supremacist groups.

2 years ago

Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-N.J.
Politics & Policy

Democratic U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer announces run for New Jersey governor

Gottheimer announced his run at a diner in populous suburban Bergen County, which he partly represents.

2 years ago

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Health

Patients at center of data breach case win $65M settlement against Lehigh Valley Health Network

The class-action lawsuit represented cancer patients whose nude photos and medical information were posted to the dark web by a Russian cybergang in 2023.

2 years ago

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Municipal sanitation workers collect trash in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Trash day will come twice a week for Center City and South Philly starting in December

The latest of Mayor Parker’s “clean and green” initiatives aims to keep household trash off the streets.

2 years ago

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Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

Trump promised the ‘largest deportation’ in U.S. history. Here’s how he might start

Andrew Selee of the Migration Policy Institute tells NPR that President-elect Donald Trump could begin his focus on newer arrivals and other immigrants on shaky legal grounds.

2 years ago

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