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Workers repair damage in the Pa. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro to deliver budget while seeking money for higher education and public transit

Shapiro's first budget proposal disappointed many allies who felt it wasn't bold enough.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Flyers' goaltender Carter Hart in action during an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Police confirm sexual assault charges against 5 members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team

The investigation, reopened in 2022, found reasonable and probable grounds to bring the charges, which could bring jail time if there are convictions.

2 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks to pass around Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in San Francisco.
Community

76ers center Joel Embiid set for procedure to fix lateral meniscus in left knee

Embiid said last month he wasn't concerned with another MVP. He just wanted to help the 76ers win their first NBA championship since 1983.

2 years ago

There’s lots for kids to see and do at Namaste India. (Courtesy The Magic House)
Education

Children are encouraged to use all their senses in this Philly exhibit on Indian culture

Children "can learn about another culture while having fun," says the CEO of Philly’s Please Touch Museum.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning in Game 2 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023
Arts & Entertainment

Bring on the Fightins: Here’s what to watch as Phillies head to spring training

The Phillies will begin spring training on Saturday, Feb. 24 against the Toronto Blue Jays in Dunedin, Florida.

2 years ago

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Syphilis as seen under the microphone
Health

Syphilis cases are rising sharply in Pa., N.J. and Del., new federal data shows

Public health experts say targeted investments in sexual health education, testing and treatment are needed to bring down syphilis infections.

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
Rowan University
Education

Rowan University president lays down 10-year vision, wants college to drive region’s economic growth

The long-time leader of the South Jersey institution has begun to seek community input to design his vision for the next decade.

2 years ago

Listen 0:59
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Health

‘Kids at Play’ in Roxborough is setting up a new mental health program for children

The indoor therapy playground now offers supportive mental health services for children up to age 13.

2 years ago

Lincoln Financial Field
Community

Philly scheduled to host Fourth of July FIFA World Cup game, 5 group stage games, in 2026

New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium beat out AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas as the venue for the final on July 19.

2 years ago

Dr. Jeanie Tse, chief medical officer at the Institute for Community Living, administers antipsychotic medication to a patient living with schizophrenia in her home
Health

Rutgers study finds patients with schizophrenia are less likely to be rehospitalized when given antipsychotic injections

The study found that antipsychotic injections account for a 75% decrease in a 30-day rehospitalization period compared to oral antipsychotics.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
A police car in front of a day care
Community
6abc

Family wants answers after baby forgotten inside closed day care in Philadelphia

Police say the day care was closed and locked up along Whitaker Avenue when the family arrived.

2 years ago

A man walks past the The Penn Museum, part of the University of Pennsylvania
Community

Penn Museum lays to rest the remains of 19 Black Philadelphians, apologizes for racist Morton Cranial Collection

The Black Philadelphians Descendant Community Group opposed the burial, insisting it should have had the right to determine what happened to the remains.

2 years ago

File photo: This photo taken with a drone shows portions of a Norfolk Southern freight train that derailed Feb. 3, in East Palestine, Ohio, are still on fire on Feb. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Community

Railroads say they’re making safety changes to reduce derailments after fiery Ohio crash

The small town near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border is still struggling to recover a year later.

2 years ago

A sign reads Widener University
Education
6abc

Widener University suspends decision day deadline amid FAFSA information delays

On Tuesday, the U.S. Dept. of Education announced it will begin sending the FAFSA information to schools and state agencies in March.

2 years ago

Vik Dewan poses for a photo in front of flamingos at the Philadelphia Zoo.
Money

Back to his banker roots, former Philly Zoo CEO looks to shake some difficult money trees in next adventure

Longtime Philly Zoo CEO Vik Dewan is not retiring. Instead, he wants to crack open obscure funds to increase charitable giving sooner rather than later.

2 years ago

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