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Courts & Law

Answers to your questions about Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial conviction

Here are answers to some of the biggest questions surrounding Trump's conviction.

2 years ago

A traveler moves through the Philadelphia International Airport
Health

Philly health officials warn of possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport

A person with measles who traveled through Terminal A West on May 31 may have exposed others to the virus, city officials say.

2 years ago

Tyrese Gould Jacinto
Community

A Native American sanctuary in Salem County gets green light to operate as a worship site, but only after ‘interrogation’

The Cohanzick Longhouse Sanctuary sought to continue using its property as a worship site before the Quinton Township planning board.

2 years ago

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Pushpinder Singh
Community

A spot in the borough newsletter? How Media Borough incentivizes sustainable businesses

Participating shops receive a sticker, table placards — and a promotional boost from the borough.

2 years ago

cars parked by a SEPTA train
Money

SEPTA’s commuter parking spots won’t be free for much longer

Since March 2020, parking at 146 SEPTA station stops have been free for commuters, but ridership recovery and a budget crunch are changing that.

2 years ago

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Kelly Drive flooded.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Flood risk is increasing in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know

Here’s what to do if you’re caught in a flash flood, how you can protect yourself from increased flood risk and how climate change factors in.

2 years ago

People marching for Philly Pride 365
Community

Photos: Philadelphia celebrates Pride Month with march and festival

Thousands marched through Center City to Philadelphia’s Gayborhood with a record-breaking 400-foot Pride flag and one simple message: “Be You.”

2 years ago

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The National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
Community

Drag queen story reading in Philly sets Guinness World Record for attendance, organizers say

Saturday's reading at the National Constitution Center brought 263 people to kick off Pride Month celebrations in the birthplace of America.

2 years ago

Hamilton Hall at University of the Arts
Education

‘Furious’ and ‘appalled’: Students, alum react to University of the Arts closure

The university has canceled summer courses, and will not enroll new classes in the fall.

2 years ago

a scene from the play
Arts & Entertainment

Mt. Airy’s Quintessence Theatre sets the table for Juneteenth with a modern classic about the Civil War

Suzan-Lori Parks’ “Father Comes Home From the Wars,” set during the Civil War, has its Philadelphia premiere during Juneteenth.

2 years ago

Listen 1:40
University of the Arts
Education
6abc

The University of the Arts in Philadelphia announces sudden closure

University President Kerry Walk announced that the school will close for good on June 7.

2 years ago

Jill Scott returned to her Alma mater for an unveiling of a mural featuring her, and young scholars from Girls' High, on May 30, 2024. (Amanda Fitzpatrick/WHYY)
Community

An emotional Jill Scott couldn’t hold back tears as she caught a glimpse of the new mural set to feature her at her alma mater

On "Jill Scott Day," the Grammy Award winner was honored with the unveiling of a 900-square-foot mural that will go up on the school's facade.

2 years ago

A closeup of Rep. Andrew Kim
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: 10 candidates, including frontrunner Andy Kim, are vying for Sen. Bob Menendez’s seat

Menendez, who has held New Jersey's U.S. Senate seat for nearly two decades, has said he would consider running in the general election as an independent if acquitted.

2 years ago

Audience members at Biden's speech
Politics & Policy

As Biden support dips, Dems launch effort to woo Black Pa. voters

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis said the difference between Trump and Biden is stark, calling the former president a “disaster for Black America.”

2 years ago

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Former President Donald Trump sits in Manhattan criminal court, May 21, 2024, in New York.
Politics & Policy

After Trump verdict, measuring Pa. voter reactions will take time

In a state like Pa., where the last two presidential elections have been decided by about one percentage point, a "small effect can change the result,” said one policy expert.

2 years ago

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