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Then-Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins' reaction after winning an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in November 2017.
Money

Former Eagles player Malcolm Jenkins on money, social justice, and grit in Philly

Malcolm Jenkins discussed the concepts of money, social justice, and grit — all of which have guided him to financial and professional success.

2 years ago

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Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, takes part in a discussion at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit Nov. 16, 2023, in San Francisco.
Courts & Law

Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store

The unanimous verdictcame after just three hours of deliberation following a four-week trial revolving around a lucrative payment system within Google’s Play store.

2 years ago

Christmas tree in front of Philly skyline
Community
6abc

Check out these holiday events in the Philadelphia area as season begins

FDR Park in South Philadelphia has transformed into Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular!

2 years ago

Ryan Gosling (left) and Margot Robbie pose for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film ''Barbie'' on July 12, 2023, in London.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Barbie’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by ‘Oppenheimer’

The show airs Jan. 7 from Beverly Hills.

2 years ago

Exterior of the Fashion District
Community

Center City’s Fashion District debt — and control — abandoned by Philly mall operator

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust filed for bankruptcy again in early December. Here’s what we know about its shopping mall portfolio, including the Fashion District.

2 years ago

Steve Sweeney
Politics & Policy

Former New Jersey Senate president launches Steve Sweeney 2025 gubernatorial bid

Sweeney served as the state Senate president from 2010 to 2022, unexpectedly losing a reelection bid to Republican Ed Durr in 2021.

2 years ago

Jack Smith at a podium
Courts & Law

Special counsel Jack Smith asks Supreme Court to rule quickly on whether Trump can be prosecuted

A federal judge ruled the case could go forward, but the Republican former president signaled he would ask the federal appeals court in Washington to reverse that outcome.

2 years ago

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

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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

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