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Aisha McCord
Community
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Philadelphia mother says medical examiner wrongfully cremated child’s remains

Aisha McCord said her family waited weeks to bury their daughter, Ashay, only to learn she'd been cremated.

2 years ago

Soprano Clara Rottsolk (left)sings with Heloise Degrugillier (tenor recorder) and Greg Ingles (tenor Sackbut) and other members of Piffaro The Renaissance Band. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Piffaro offers the music of a German Christmas, circa 1500

Piffaro, Philadelphia authentic Renaissance band, will play music of Southern Germany from 500 years ago.

2 years ago

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Joe Festa speaks to a crowd while standing at a podium.
Community

Longtime Trenton barber who serves as a life coach for his customers gets a special honor

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora said Joe Festa “has been an institution in this city for about 60 years and he’s still going strong.”

2 years ago

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Rendering of a building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Nearly a decade after closing, beloved Philly diner will be reborn with new development

The former owner of the Oak Lane Diner has plans to bring the business back after a fire closed it in 2015.

2 years ago

Anteia Consorto looks off to the side in the foreground. In the background is Big Elk Creek and trees.
Community

Neighbors are fighting a proposed campsite on Landenberg’s Big Elk Creek State Park

Residents believe the land should be protected from heavy foot traffic.

2 years ago

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Amtrak station in Harrisburg
Urban Planning

Pennsylvania receiving $143M+ for Keystone Corridor upgrades, Buttigieg says ‘it benefits the whole state’

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said fewer disruptions on the tracks will mean trains can “operate the way they’re supposed to.”

2 years ago

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Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter lights the menorah
Community

South Philadelphia Shtiebel lights menorah in ‘aggressive move towards hopefulness’ as Israel-Hamas war continues

“At a heartbreaking time for the Jewish people, the lights of the menorah are more important than ever,” Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter said.

2 years ago

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Sean Hathcock, right, kisses Michelle Ashley after the two left candles for victims of a shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. The two graduated from the school and live nearby. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Community

No UNLV students killed in shooting; victims were faculty members, university president says

The attack at UNLV terrified a city that experienced the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history in October 2017.

2 years ago

John
Courts & Law

Former Philly labor leader Johnny Doc found guilty of 70 counts of fraud and embezzlement

After a trial that lasted six weeks, a jury convicted Dougherty of most charges related to funds he stole from the union he once led.

2 years ago

Donald Trump speaks during a rally on Dec. 2, 2023.
Politics & Policy

Trump told supporters to ‘guard the vote’ in Philly. Here’s the phrase’s backstory and why it’s raising concern

Experts say the context primes Trump supporters to not only expect fraud in diverse Democratic cities next year, but to intervene to ensure Trump wins.

2 years ago

Liz Magill
Education
6abc

Penn’s president defends herself amid backlash following congressional testimony about antisemitism

Amid the growing controversy, there are more calls for her to resign or to be fired, and to reevaluate the Ivy League school's policies.

2 years ago

Trish D'Antonio at home with her Santa collection
Community
6abc

Over 500 pieces of Santa collectibles bring joy to a Delaware woman’s home

"He's always smiling, he brings joy to people, I just love Santa," said D'Antonio of Wilmington, Delaware.

2 years ago

Police on the scene of a partial train derailment
Community

CSX freight train partially derails in South Philadelphia, knocking down utility pole

No hazardous materials were found in the box cars.

2 years ago

A large menorah is seen in the foreground. In the background is Independence Mall
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Patti LaBelle, Philadelphia Rare Book Fair, dual Nutcrackers, and Hanukkah celebrations in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 7 - 10: Rare Book Fair in Philly, “Who’s Holiday” in N.J., and Winterthur seasonal events in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace navigator Leticia Chaw, right, helps gather information for Jennifer Sanchez
Health

Delaware Valley sees first set of deadlines to pick 2024 health insurance during ACA open enrollment

ACA open enrollment period began Nov. 1. The marketplaces are open to people who do not get insurance coverage through their jobs or other programs.

2 years ago

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