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Courts & Law

Pa. Supreme Court agrees to review suicide ruling in case of Philly woman with 20 stab wounds

First-grade teacher Ellen Greenberg, 27, was found in her apartment with 20 stab wounds.

2 years ago

Police are seen on the scene of an ATM explosion in Philly
Courts & Law

Philadelphia-area man sentenced to 7 1/2 years for his role in blowing up ATMs during 2020 protests

Some of the explosions came in the days and weeks that followed protests across the city sparked by the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Falls Township public works director charged with theft, forgery

A spokesperson from the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office said Lawson was arraigned Wednesday, with bail set at $100,000 unsecured.

2 years ago

Morning traffic moves along Interstate 76 in Philadelphia, Monday, March 29, 2021.
Weather

Philly area under Heat Advisory, with heat index values up to 103; Code Orange declared due to poor air quality

Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses, per the National Weather Service.

2 years ago

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., enters federal court in New York, Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Education

New Jersey school to remove Sen. Bob Menendez’s name from its building

A spokesperson for West New York Mayor Albio Sires confirmed on Wednesday that the name will be down before the start of the school year in September.

2 years ago

Three variations of the AR-15 assault rifle are displayed
Courts & Law

Federal judge says New Jersey’s ban on AR-15 rifles is unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Peter Sheridan wrote that he was compelled to rule as he did because of the Supreme Court’s rulings in firearms cases.

2 years ago

12 people sit in chairs at the library
Community

Transforming Philly public transit: Riders advocate for a streamlined service

In the last of three conversations, participants at WHYY News’ Bridging Blocks event discussed cleanliness and rider etiquette.

2 years ago

Amyloid plaques accumulate outside neurons
Health

Avoid processed red meat, wildfire smoke and more: 4 takeaways from the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Philly

Here’s what to know about the latest research on Alzheimer’s risk factors and treatments.

2 years ago

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The exterior of the Glen Mills Schools
Courts & Law

‘Damaged, traumatized and broken by the system’: Former residents sue Pa. juvenile detention centers for institutionalized child abuse

Lawsuits were filed Wednesday on behalf of 67 clients, accusing nearly a dozen Pennsylvania juvenile centers of child abuse.

2 years ago

Ronald Rowe
Politics & Policy

Social media account with extremist comments could be tied to Trump gunman, FBI says

The social media account had antisemitic and anti-immigrant comments that could be linked to the shooter.

2 years ago

Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, Saturday, July 27, 2024, in St. Cloud, Minn.
Politics & Policy

Donald Trump falsely suggests Kamala Harris misled voters about her race

Trump's appearance before the National Association of Black Journalists in Chicago quickly turned hostile.

2 years ago

Listeria under a microscope
Health

Boar’s Head recalls 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak

The new recall includes 71 products made between May 10 and July 29 under the Boar's Head and Old Country brand names.

2 years ago

In this photo released by the Iranian Presidency Office, President Masoud Pezeshkian, right, shakes hands with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh at the start of their meeting at the President's office in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is killed in Iran by an alleged Israeli strike, threatening escalation

The assassination of Hamas’ top political leader was potentially explosive amid the region's volatile, intertwined conflicts.

2 years ago

Logan Edra, of the United States breakdancing team, dances as she travels along with teammates on the Seine River in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)
Arts & Entertainment

A Philadelphian helped pave the way to breaking’s Olympic debut in Paris

Breakdancing has been around since the 1980s. It’s finally getting its due at the 2024 Olympic Games.

2 years ago

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Rachel Hsu sits by her piece
Arts & Entertainment

A sculpture that probes your sole: ‘The Weight of Our Living’ quietly arrives on the Parkway

Rachel Hsu’s “The Weight of Our Living” is the first piece in a new rotation of temporary sculptures to activate the Parkway.

2 years ago

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