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A closeup of a protester's open carry gun
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania can’t stop young adults from openly carrying guns during emergencies, U.S. court rules

The 3rd U.S. Circuit judges, in a 2-1 decision found that 18- to 20-year-olds enjoy the same Second Amendment rights as other citizens, just as they do the right to vote.

2 years ago

Unplowed streets are seen in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

More than 1,400 Philadelphians are asking for help with snow, ice removal — with more to come

Requests were already pouring in after Philly’s first storm this week. Here’s what you need to know about snow and ice removal, and who’s responsible.

2 years ago

Hosptial building
Science

Penn researchers’ experiment shows how pigs could help people who have liver failure

Surgeons externally attached a pig liver to a brain-dead human body and watched it successfully filter blood.

2 years ago

State Sen. Doug Mastriano
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

What’s next for the Jan. 6th ethics complaint against Doug Mastriano

Mastriano is the subject of a new ethics complaint that alleges he helped incite the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

2 years ago

The gate outside the New Jersey Training School
Politics & Policy

N.J. governor renews vows to close detention center where 50 men say they were sexually abused as boys

U.S. Justice Department reports alleged high rates of sexual abuse at the facility, and the state determined the facility should close in 2018.

2 years ago

MMR — the modern combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella — provides stronger, longer-lasting protection against measles than the stand-alone measles vaccine typically given in the U.S. in the early 1960s. (Eric Risberg/AP Photo)
Health

Measles cases are rising in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air. Experts say vaccination is the greatest tool in preventing an outbreak’s spread.

2 years ago

Listen 1:14
A truck salts 76 East during a winter storm in Philadelphia.
Community

Drexel University is researching more environmentally friendly alternatives to road salt

Drexel researchers say self-heating concrete could replace road-damaging salt.

2 years ago

Listen 1:16
An opioid crisis resource kit containing Narcan, fentanyl test strips and information on how to get addiction treatment and more harm reduction resources.
Health

Philly’s system for treating opioid use disorder is fragmented, study finds

Researchers at Thomas Jefferson University found that Philadelphians living with substance use disorder say housing, language and transportation are some barriers to services.

2 years ago

Sledders flock to Stokes Hill in Moorestown.
Weather

Philly officials advise caution as snow emergency expires: ‘Pack your patience’

A Code Blue remains in effect due to frigid temperatures.

2 years ago

school building
Education

CHOP to train Mastery Schools students for jobs in health care

CHOP and Mastery Schools are partnering to teach Philly high school students to serve in health care roles.

2 years ago

Emanuel Kelly poses for a photo
PlanPhilly
Community

‘The most wonderful human being’: Revered Philly architect leaves behind lasting legacy

During Emanuel Kelly's long career, his firm Kelly Maiello worked on some of the city’s most prominent public buildings.

2 years ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney, speaks at an Amtrak facility in Bear, Del., Monday, Nov. 6, 2023
Politics & Policy

Gov. Carney calls out sick for State of the State as Delaware sees an uptick in flu and COVID

It’s not clear what the governor has, but lots of Delawareans are sick too with COVID and flu cases rising.

2 years ago

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Anita Santos-Singh
Community

‘A tireless advocate’: Legal community remembers attorney Anita Santos-Singh

Over her three decades of legal advocacy, Anita Santos-Singh became known as a fierce supporter of housing rights, migrant farm workers and low-income families.

2 years ago

A person walking in Love Park in Philadelphia in the snow
Weather

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Public safety officials and experts say there are multiple ways people can prepare themselves to avoid these winter weather hazards and keep themselves safe.

2 years ago

Dog curled up in a shelter
Weather
6abc

ACCT rescues dozens of abandoned pets as frigid temps spread through Philadelphia region

Little 'Johnnie Depp' and 'Hammer' are two dogs the ACCT recently rescued from the cold following a citizens' alert.

2 years ago

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