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Lights on trees
Community

A Bucks County attraction is decked out for the holidays — and helping local families in need

Peddler’s Village is teaming up with the United Way of Bucks County for a special toy drive.

2 years ago

Donald Nally conducts in the foreground. In the background, members of The Crossing sing.
Arts & Entertainment

‘The least of us’: The Crossing premieres hymns written for an imagined religion

Composer David Lang wrote “poor hymnals” for a congregation solely focused on helping the less fortunate.

2 years ago

An aerial view of workers repairing a sinkhole
Community
6abc

Rt. 202 in King of Prussia closed in both directions due to new sinkhole

Both directions of Rt. 202 will remain closed until further notice.

2 years ago

Meek Mill stands in front of a crowd of people, with Gov. Shapiro and other elected officials in the background
Politics & Policy

Meek Mill joins Gov. Shapiro for signing of Pennsylvania probation reform and clean slate legislation

The legislation offers a second chance for citizens caught in the cycle of the criminal justice system.

2 years ago

Zora Battle high fives president and CEO of Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia Keisha Jordan while her mother, Zecharia Artemus and her brother, Zaire Denson watch.
Education

Children’s Scholarship Fund Philadelphia awards millions of dollars to Philly students

It’s not too late to apply for thousands of dollars in scholarships for K-8 education in Philly.

2 years ago

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People sit around a table, talking with one another.
Community

Bridging Blocks program at WHYY News promotes civil debate among neighbors

The discussions have tackled everything from voter turnout and preservation to ATVs and motorbikes.

2 years ago

FILE - New Jersey state Senator Vince Polistina with Atlantic City casino workers protesting near the state capitol in Trenton N.J. in support of legislation that would ban smoking in Atlantic City's casinos, Dec. 9, 2021. State Sen. Vince Polistina said on Dec. 14, 2023, that legislation lacks enough support to become law, and said he will write a new bill incorporating proposals form the casino industry, including enclosed smoking rooms. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry, File)
Politics & Policy

Fuming over setback to casino smoking ban, workers light up in New Jersey Statehouse meeting

Members of the UAW union disrupted a meeting of a state Assembly committee that had been scheduled to take a preliminary vote on a bill to ban smoking in the casinos.

2 years ago

Taylor Swift on stage
Arts & Entertainment

Pennsylvania is in its Taylor Swift era, her home state decides

Swift’s impact as a woman, and on young women specifically, can’t be understated, lawmakers said.

2 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall
Courts & Law
6abc

Philadelphia’s ski mask ban becomes law. Here’s what you need to know

"Safety is important, but there is no evidence to suggest ski masks cause or encourage violent crime," said Solomon Worlds, of the Philadelphia ACLU.

2 years ago

People holding up signs in City COuncil
Politics & Policy

In a 14-1 vote, Philadelphia becomes first city to deem ‘medical deportation’ unlawful

After a three-year campaign, immigrant advocates are one step closer to banning the practice of medical deportation.

2 years ago

Paulo Garcia poses for a photo at a street corner
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

8% of college students are unhoused. With ‘nowhere to go,’ here’s Paulo Garcia’s story

Paulo Garcia used to sleep in the baseball dugout and empty homes. He found help and housing a year later, motivated by his 2-year-old.

2 years ago

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An Eagles fan dressed in Santa Claus outfit
Community

Philly sports writers, eyewitnesses set the record straight about the Santa snowball incident 55 years ago

Eyewitnesses and Philly sports writers say that the infamous Santa snowball barrage was misrepresented in the national media.

2 years ago

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A view of the Pa. House of Representatives chamber.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania passes laws to overhaul probation system, allow courts to seal more criminal records

Both bills passed the House and Senate with large majorities Wednesday amid a flurry of end-of-year action.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania House Minority Leader Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster
Politics & Policy

GOP lawmakers sink aid to Penn as statehouses watch how universities are handling Israel-Hamas war

The vote came four days after Penn President Liz Magill resigned amid pressure from donors and criticism over testimony at a congressional hearing.

2 years ago

Sign for Crozer Health
Courts & Law

Pa. Supreme Court to weigh in on Delaware County Memorial Hospital closure

The court intervention is the latest development amid an ongoing saga to sell the largest hospital system in Delaware County.

2 years ago

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