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Katayoun Copeland
Politics & Policy

Republican ex-federal prosecutor in Philadelphia to run for Pennsylvania attorney general

Between her work for the district attorney's office and the U.S. attorney's office, Katayoun Copeland has spent three decades as a prosecutor.

2 years ago

Shoppers enjoy the holiday market in Philadelphia.
Community

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market features holiday fun, unique gifts made by local vendors

The seasonal market gives Philadelphians the chance to shop local and enjoy a holiday atmosphere.

2 years ago

A hand reaches out, holding a pile of leaves and removing it from a gutter
Community

‘Only rain down the drain’: Philadelphia officials remind residents to keep storm drains clear of leaves

Fallen leaves can clog storm drains and cause flooding. So, the Philadelphia Water Department is urging residents to keep leaves away from inlets.

2 years ago

Playwright James Ijames
Arts & Entertainment

Philly gave this Pulitzer-winning play its premiere. Now it’s finally getting on stage

The Wilma premiered James Ijames’ Pulitzer-winning play during the pandemic as a streaming film. Now we can see it in person.

2 years ago

A vegetarian meal on a platter
Community

No turkey? No problem for the many vegans and vegetarians in the Philadelphia area

The holiday is known for big, hearty meals — but you don’t need to include meat for the family feast to be fulfilling, plant-based eaters say.

2 years ago

Newspaper clippings are visible describing a protest at The Gallery. The Gallery building is visible in the background.
Community

How Philly’s ‘Black Friday’ boycott helped advance equity and stop Rizzo’s third term

The 1978 protest brought thousands to The Gallery Mall, which lacked Black-owned businesses and usurped potential affordable housing funding.

2 years ago

Thousands of shoppers walk through the mall
Money

‘You have to be patient’: Black Friday shoppers line up for deals at Christiana Mall

More than 130 million people were expected to take advantage of discounts on the traditional shopping day — and some also found ways to give back.

2 years ago

Eagles teammates Jordan Mailata, Jason Kelce, and Lane Johnson are back for an all-new holiday album, this time dubbed
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

‘A Philly Special Christmas Special’ premieres on YouTube for Thanksgiving

The short animated film that follows Jordan Mailata, Jason Kelce and Lane Johnson as they try to put on a Christmas show for the city of Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Posters of children held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are displayed with toys
Community

What does the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas look like?

Under its terms, Israel and Hamas agreed to a four-day halt in hostilities.

2 years ago

crash scene
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania woman sentenced in DUI crash that killed 2 troopers and a pedestrian

District Attorney Larry Krasner called it “a just resolution of one of the most shocking incidents of vehicular violence in recent memory.”

2 years ago

Franklin Square is lit up for the holidays
Community

How Franklin Square prepares for its annual holiday light spectacular

This year’s show kicked off last week, but organizers started hanging lights in October. The display has grown over the past decade.

2 years ago

Sam Aziz
Community

‘There’s joy on South Street’: Photographer draws inspiration from family memories to build his own community

People walking on South Street may have gotten their photos taken by a photographer called Sami Aziz. Here’s the story of @southstreetsam.

2 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

In good times and bad, 1812 Productions keeps it funny 100 times over

For its 100th production, Philadelphia's all-comedy theater company is staging its annual “This Is The Week That Is” spoof on current events.

2 years ago

Joe Cacia watches as his father prepares a tag for a turkey at their South Philadelphia
Community

Dozens of bakery customers line up for a South Philly turkey roasting tradition

For decades, residents have been lining up outside the Ritner Street bakery on cold Thanksgiving mornings to drop off their birds for roasting.

2 years ago

Backed up Philly Traffic
Community

I-95 reopens near Commodore Barry Bridge after multi-vehicle crash

Interstate 95 returns to normal operations after shutdown due to a multi-vehicle crash thursday morning.

2 years ago

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