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People holding signs for Whole-Home Repairs
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Demand for Pennsylvania’s Whole-Home Repairs Program has been overwhelming, but more funding is on hold

The Whole-Home Repairs Program is a victim of its own success. Additional funding is held up by the state’s budget impasse.

2 years ago

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Education
6abc

University of Pennsylvania names Julie Platt new interim chair of Board of Trustees

Platt will replace Scott Bok, who resigned on Saturday minutes after former Penn President Liz Magill announced her own resignation.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) sits with tight end Dallas Goedert, left, on the bench
Community

While far from dominant, Eagles still control NFC East after Cowboys match them on top

"We've got to make sure that the adversity we’re facing right now, we’re able to to get through and make sure we get better from it,” coach Nick Sirianni said.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden, accompanied by Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (left) salutes firefighters in the audience as he arrives at Engine 13 in Philadelphia, Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, for an event recognizing that the city of Philadelphia is receiving a 22.4 million dollar SAFER Grant, that enables the Philadelphia Fire Department to reopen three fire companies. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Biden visits Philadelphia to promote federal funding to reopen closed fire stations

The president spoke for about eight minutes at the firehouse before he headed to a fundraiser for his reelection campaign.

2 years ago

Parents pose with books in the library.
Education

Empowering families through literacy: Southern Delaware school aims to strengthen bonds among Latino parents and their children

The program at Milton Elementary in Sussex County aims to improve literacy and the connection between parents and students.

2 years ago

Listen 1:03
A red brick farmhouse
Arts & Entertainment

Oscar Hammerstein’s farmhouse in Doylestown will become a museum

The ink is dry on a deal to buy the musical theater giant’s property in Doylestown, Pa., to turn it into a museum and education center.

2 years ago

Listen 3:09
Josh Dunham, a senior horticulturist at the Mt. Cuba Center botanical garden in Hockessin, Del., is part of the meadow cleanup that delivers plant material and seed to Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research in Newark, Del. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Science

Delaware botanical garden donates plant waste to help injured birds

Mt. Cuba botanical garden sends its plant waste to help build habitats for injured birds at Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research.

2 years ago

Listen 3:43
Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro addressed the hundreds in the pews of Congregation Rodeph Shalom on Dec. 10, 2023 for an ''Interfaith Rally Against Antisemitism.'' (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

As Philadelphia grapples with antisemitism accusations, elected leaders highlight the ‘challenge before us’ during interfaith rally

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said Sunday’s long line outside of Philadelphia’s Congregation Rodeph Shalom was “a testament to the challenge before us.”

2 years ago

Listen 1:06
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) rolls out against the San Francisco 49ers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, in Philadelphia, PA.
Community
6abc

How the Eagles can clinch a playoff spot Sunday vs. the Cowboys

This season, the Birds own the NFL's best record and another playoff berth is in reach as early as Sunday night in Dallas.

2 years ago

(6abc)
Health

Camden train transforms to ‘Polar Express’ for kids battling illnesses

NJ Transit and the Ronald McDonald House teamed up to give the holiday makeover to one of its River Line trains, delighting about 25 children currently staying at the house.

2 years ago

Columbus Crew players celebrate as Christian Ramírez holds up the trophy after defeating Los Angeles FC to win the MLS soccer championship match, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Community

Crew race to 2-goal lead in 1st half, hold on to beat LAFC 2-1 for 3rd MLS Cup

Only the LA Galaxy (five) and D.C. United (four) have won more titles.

2 years ago

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels kisses the Heisman Trophy during a news conference after winning the award Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, in New York.
Community

LSU QB Jayden Daniels overcomes being out of playoff hunt to win Heisman Trophy with prolific season

Daniels is the first Heisman winner to be part of a team team that failed to play for a conference championship since Lamar Jackson in 2016.

2 years ago

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani smiles before a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Community

Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700 million, 10-year contract with Dodgers

The deal was announced after days of speculation over where the unique, two-way star would continue his career after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

2 years ago

Palestinians look at houses destroyed in the Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip in Rafah on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023.
Politics & Policy

Battles rage across Gaza as Israel indicates it’s willing to fight for months or more to beat Hamas

About 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million people have been displaced within the besieged territory, where U.N. agencies say there is no safe place to flee.

2 years ago

The scene of a shooting that left two Philadelphia police officers wounded on Dec. 10, 2023. (6abc)
Community
6abc

2 Philadelphia police officers shot in Holmesburg; suspect also shot

For one of the officers, this is his second time being shot in the line of duty.

2 years ago

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