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Frankie Beverly singing
Arts & Entertainment

Frankie Beverly, Philly music legend, says farewell in final hometown concert

The Philly-native singer is retiring after 50 years. He said goodbye to fans at the Dell Music Center earlier this month, where $25,000 was donated to local students.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at Philadelphia International Airport, Feb. 16, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Philly city workers say ‘everyone is pissed’ as Parker’s return-to-office mandate reveals lack of space, resources

When Philadelphia city employees showed up in person last week, the situation was chaotic and without enough office space to do their jobs.

2 years ago

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Glasgow High School, home of the administrative offices of Christina School District. The school is one of three in the district. (Google Maps)
Education

‘Fired’: Controversy surrounds Christina School District as its longtime lawyer severs ties with its dysfunctional board

The district’s solicitor leaves after more than 20 years. It comes after the board has been placed under state DOJ monitoring.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden
Politics & Policy

Philly-area officials react to Biden dropping out of presidential race

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro is speculated as a possible vice presidential candidate to Kamala Harris.

2 years ago

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President Joe Biden walks out of the Oval Office of the White House in Washington
Politics & Policy

Delaware reacts to Biden ending reelection bid: ‘Putting our nation before himself’

Congressional and Delaware officials react to President Biden stepping aside to endorse Kamala Harris.

2 years ago

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks in the East Room of the White House, March 18, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

Harris could become first woman, second Black person to be president

Kamala Harris could soon become the first Black woman to head a major party's presidential ticket after President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and endorsed her.

2 years ago

FILE - President Joe Biden, left, and first lady Jill Biden hold hands as they arrive at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Monday, July 1, 2024, in Washington. President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, July 21, ending his bid for reelection following a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about his fitness for office just four months before the election. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Politics & Policy

What happens next: Joe Biden wants to pass the baton to Kamala Harris. Here’s how that might work

Democrats, who are set to hold their convention in Chicago in August, now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden listens during a visit to the D.C. Emergency Operations Center, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Politics & Policy

Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential election, endorses Harris

"I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down," Pres. Joe Biden wrote in a letter posted on social media.

2 years ago

The scene from a mass shooting in West Philadelphia July 21, 2024. (6abc)
Community

3 dead, 6 injured in West Philadelphia mass shooting

The shooting is believed to have stemmed from a fight at a large gathering with reportedly more than 100 people.

2 years ago

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U.S. Treasury Deputy Secretary Adewale Adeyemo and Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su
Politics & Policy

Why Philly’s sheet metal workers got a visit from the Biden-Harris administration

Businesses using tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act must use apprentices from registered programs — like one in Philly.

2 years ago

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A man looks forward at the camera while gesturing toward a painting of a woman from the 19th century
Arts & Entertainment

From ‘oops!’ to opportunity: Philly’s Seaport Museum gives historic painting to Andalusia estate

Twenty years ago, the maritime museum accidentally bought an 1815 portrait. Her story can now be told at the historic Biddle family estate.

2 years ago

A medical researcher looks at tubes behind plexiglass
Science

The Wistar Institute will build a new biomedical center in West Philly dedicated to HIV cure research

There is no general cure for HIV, a chronic disease that affects more than 39 million people globally, including more than 18,000 in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

People stand in the grass on the side of the road holding flags supporting Donald Trump for president
Politics & Policy

Doylestown Republicans rally for Trump in the wake of assassination attempt

Dozens of Trump supporters rallied for the former president in Doylestown Saturday, July 20, 2024.

2 years ago

Pharmacist filling a prescription
Politics & Policy

New Pennsylvania law aims to help local pharmacies

Since January, more than 140 pharmacies across the state have shut down.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks to community leaders at the Vote to Live Action Fund's 2024 Prosperity Summit co-hosted by CBC Chair Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., in North Las Vegas, Nev., Tuesday, July 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Politics & Policy

Biden’s ability to win back skeptical Democrats is tested at a perilous moment for his campaign

Rep. Mark Takano has added his name to the list of nearly three dozen Democrats in Congress who say it’s time for Biden to leave the presidential race.

2 years ago

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