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Protest on the street
Politics & Policy

Pa. pols, White House react to viral Goldie chant in Philly

The Philly Palestine Coalition, which organized the protest, previously called for a boycott of the establishment for its support of the IDF.

2 years ago

Maria Cookie Cruz (left), Kenya Moussa (center) co-chairs of PWN Pennsylvania, with Jeanette Murdock a PWN member who canvassed for overdose prevention centers in Philadelphia, outside the federal courthouse in Philadelphia on December 4, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Safehouse fights to keep supervised consumption site case alive in Philly as DOJ seeks dismissal

The latest development comes after more than a year and a half of failed settlement negotiations in the federal civil case.

2 years ago

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A sign of Rite Aid on its store in Pittsburgh
Health

For Rite Aid customers in the Philly region, finding a new pharmacy might prove challenging

Local pharmacists are beginning to feel the weight of Rite Aid’s closures, and some might not be able to take on more patients.

2 years ago

Listen 1:10
AC Milan's Christian Pulisic controls the ball during the Champions League group F soccer match between AC Milan and Paris Saint Germain at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
Community

Christian Pulisic enjoying new lease of life at Milan ahead of Copa America

Milan appears to have regenerated the 25-year-old and that has been reflected in his performances for the U.S.

2 years ago

Argentina's Lionel Messi (right) and Brazil's Carlos Augusto battle for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023
Community

New Jersey among 14 U.S. cities hosting Copa América next summer. Philly not included

The semifinals will be in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on July 9 and Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium the next day.

2 years ago

ICE officials
Courts & Law

Philly immigrant groups accuse federal officials of preying on people passing through courthouse

The group says immigration officials are lurking inside and outside the courts to catch undocumented immigrants and hold them.

2 years ago

Republican presidential candidate and North Dakota Gov. Burgum has ended his GOP presidential bid. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Politics & Policy

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum ends 2024 Republican presidential bid days before the fourth debate

Burgum had a stronger-than-expected showing in the race fueled by a gift card-for-campaign donation gimmick that helped him qualify for the first two debates.

2 years ago

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (53) warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C.
Community

Eagles sign 3-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard to 1-year deal

Leonard should be available to play for the Eagles on Sunday night against Dallas.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies Manager Rob Thomson walks to the mound during the fourth inning of Game 1 of a baseball NL Division Series against Atlanta Braves, Oct. 7, 2023, in Atlanta.
Community

Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after 2 straight trips to NLCS

The 60-year-old Thomson has a 155-118 record since the veteran bench coach replaced Joe Girardi as Phillies manager on June 3, 2022.

2 years ago

Signs in the shape of grave headstones, with information on people who died from using OxyContin, line a security fence outside the Supreme Court Monday, Dec. 4, 2023, in Washington.The Supreme Court is wrestling with a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would shield members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Courts & Law

The Supreme Court wrestles with OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal, with billions of dollars at stake

The justices on Monday seemed by turns reluctant to break up an exhaustively negotiated agreement, but also leery of somehow rewarding the Sacklers.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden in the East Room of the White House
Politics & Policy

Group of swing state Muslims vows to ditch Biden in 2024 over his war stance

Some claim that Biden’s unwillingness to call for a ceasefire has damaged his relationship with the American Muslim community beyond repair.

2 years ago

Police tape is seen inside of a the Macy's retail location after reports of an alleged stabbing at the department store
Courts & Law
6abc

Fatal stabbing at Center City Macy’s alarms many

The stabbing happened just before 11 a.m. Monday at 13th and Market streets, one block from City Hall.

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro sitting a desk as he signs a bill.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

We tracked Josh Shapiro’s 11 biggest campaign promises through his first year. See how he did

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro has gotten a slow start on key goals like a minimum wage increase and corporate tax cuts. The GOP-controlled state Senate has been his biggest roadblock.

2 years ago

Westield High School building
Community

Teen girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. One N.J. family is pushing for more protections

The spotlight yet again is on explicit AI-generated material that overwhelmingly harms women and children and is booming online at an unprecedented rate.

2 years ago

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, right, dives in for a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay tries to stop him
Community

49ers thump injured Hurts, Eagles 42-19 in wild NFC rematch

“Typically, when you play to the standard, you win," Hurts said. ”I don't think we've played to the standard and won."

2 years ago

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