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African heritage dancers perform at Philadelphia's Odunde Festival.
Arts & Entertainment

Odunde Festival returns to Philly for its 49th year of celebrating African American culture

The street festival will be on Sunday, June 9, spanning about 15 blocks in the area of 23rd and South streets in Center City.

2 years ago

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Orlando Lonnie George, Jr.
Community

Orlando ‘Lonnie’ George, former Delaware speaker and Del. Tech president, dies at 78

George was president of Delaware Technical Community College for 19 years before retiring in 2014.

2 years ago

The exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
Health

CHOP and AmeriHealth Caritas, Keystone First reach new deal to avoid insurance disruption for thousands

The new deal arrives ahead of a June 30 final deadline when patients would have lost coverage for CHOP services under AmeriHealth Caritas plans.

2 years ago

Associate Justice Samuel Alito
Courts & Law

Alito rejects calls to quit Supreme Court cases on Trump and Jan. 6 because of flag controversies

Justice Samuel Alito says his wife was responsible for an upside-down flag at his Virginia home in 2021 and an “Appeal to Heaven” flag at his New Jersey beach house last year.

2 years ago

Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A huge deterrent effect’: Philly City Council seeks to strengthen anti-discrimination law

The Fair Practices Ordinance prohibits landlords from rejecting potential tenants based on how they would pay rent.

2 years ago

Statue of Josh Gibson
Community

Josh Gibson becomes MLB career and season batting leader as Negro Leagues statistics incorporated

After a three-year research project, Negro Leagues statistics for more than 2,300 players were incorporated into Major League Baseball's official records.

2 years ago

Bob Menendez arriving at court
Courts & Law

Prosecutors build their case at bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez with emails and texts

Jurors were shown texts, emails and phone records showing that Menendez requested information that was allegedly being passed on to the Egyptian government.

2 years ago

Talia Schlanger on stage
Arts & Entertainment

Former ‘World Cafe’ host Talia Schlanger embraces emotional truth in her debut album, ‘Grace for the Going’

Talia Schlanger once interviewed performers for a living — Sting, Lizzo, Macy Gray and Willie Nelson among them. Now she’s on the other side of the microphone.

2 years ago

Listen 7:58
Joe Biden speaks at Girard College
Politics & Policy

Biden, Harris launch Black voter outreach effort in Philly amid signs of diminished support

Turning out Black voters could prove pivotal for Biden's chances in what are expected to be among the most closely contested states, including Pa.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan criminal court for his criminal hush money trial in New York, Wednesday, May 29, 2024.
Courts & Law

Jurors in Trump hush money trial end 1st day of deliberations after asking to rehear testimony

The jury of seven men and five women was sent to a private room just before 11:30 a.m. to begin weighing a verdict in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.

2 years ago

A rear view of Hockessin Colored School #107C (Courtesy of Hagley Library and Museum)
Courts & Law

Delaware marks 70th anniversary of its role in landmark Brown v. Board decision

The First State still struggles with creating a quality education for all students despite its consequential role in the Brown v. Board decision.

2 years ago

Listen 4:42
A large LGBTQ flag is carried through the streets by many people.
Community

Your guide to Philly Pride 2024

This year’s festival includes live performances, an area celebrating the ballroom community, a kid zone and an accessible space to recharge.

2 years ago

Wilmington's port
Urban Planning

‘Game changer’ for Wilmington port: New $635M terminal to bring mammoth ships, thousands of jobs

The existing port has been operational for a century, but it can’t handle the 1,000-foot ships like the one that destroyed Baltimore’s Key Bridge.

2 years ago

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Robert Menendez speaks at a desk
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: N.J. 8th Congressional District contest overshadowed by Menendez corruption trial

Rob Menendez, the Democratic incumbent, is competing for the seat against Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla and businessman Kyle Jasey.

2 years ago

Bob Casey
Politics & Policy

Sen. Casey touts work on committee for aging after AARP poll shows tie with McCormick among older voters

In an interview with WHYY News, Casey said his challenger, David McCormick, wants to privatize Social Security and Medicare and roll back legislation reducing drug prices.

2 years ago

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