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The exterior of Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility as seen through a fence
Courts & Law
6abc

Prisoner escapes from facility in Philadelphia’s Holmesburg section; search underway

The man being sought has been identified as 34-year-old Gino Hagenkotter.

2 years ago

The dome of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. legislature paid $280K to settle harassment, other claims while requiring secrecy in many cases

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office has come under fire for similarly agreeing to settle a claim of sexual harassment with a nondisclosure agreement.

2 years ago

Lit up Christmas tree at city hall
Community

Here’s everything you need to know for the 2023 Philly Holiday Parade

The third annual Philly Holiday Parade is kicking off in Center City this weekend.

2 years ago

A sign of Rite Aid on its store in Pittsburgh
Community
6abc

3 more Philadelphia area Rite Aid locations among 31 more stores to close amid bankruptcy

There will be a store closing in Philadelphia, as well as ones in West Chester and Moorestown.

2 years ago

Beige knitted balaclava on black wooden table
Courts & Law
6sbv

Proposed ban on wearing ski masks, balaclavas in public places may soon become law in Philadelphia

Fines would be $250 and up to $2,000 if done during criminal activity.

2 years ago

Heather Ujie stands next to a sculpture
Arts & Entertainment

Paint it, black: A dark dinner party tableau at Philly’s historic Hill-Physick House

Artist Heather Ujiie has created a morbid Victorian tableau “Dark Forest” inside the 19th-century home of the father of modern surgery.

2 years ago

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Maat Kareema and her friend
Politics & Policy

Business owners ‘cautiously optimistic’ about how Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker will lead Philly

Philadelphia is an old city with a “strong foundation,” and some business owners say Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker’s opportunity to change the economy is now.

2 years ago

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A crowd gathered for the tree lighting
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Holiday Experience, Diana Ross, The Big 5 Classic, and ‘Fat Ham’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 30 - Dec. 3: The Philly Holiday Experience, Diana Ross in N.J., and the Annual Holiday Craft Show in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Henry Kissinger
Politics & Policy

Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100

With his gruff yet commanding presence and behind-the-scenes manipulation of power, Kissinger exerted uncommon influence on global affairs under Presidents Nixon and Ford.

2 years ago

A Red Cross vehicle
Community

Israeli military says 10 Israelis, four Thai nationals, have been released by Hamas

The cease-fire is set to expire early Thursday. International mediators are trying to extend the deal to facilitate the release of additional hostages held by Hamas.

2 years ago

Pallbearers carry Rosalynn Carter's casket
Politics & Policy

Rosalynn Carter is eulogized before family and friends as husband Jimmy bears silent witness

The former first lady, who died Nov. 19 at the age of 96, had her intimate funeral at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains, Georgia.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Flyers celebrate a goal against Columbus Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins (foreground) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Community

Flyers honor 9-year-old hockey captain fighting cancer with spot on the bench

Owen Micciche, captain of the Genesis Hockey Club, joined Flyers coach John Tortorella and the rest of the team during their 4-1 loss to Carolina on Tuesday night.

2 years ago

A Red Cross vehicle passes through a crowd of people.
Community
6abc

Ardmore family confirms 84-year-old relative among latest hostages released by Hamas

Ditza Heiman was taken away from her home on October 7 in a small neighborhood just about 1.5 miles from Gaza.

2 years ago

A view of beds in a shelter
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

WHYY News, Logan Center launch project examining youth homelessness

The five-part podcast series examines youth homelessness in Philadelphia and explores solutions to end a largely invisible plight for thousands of the city’s young people.

2 years ago

Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations are now available across the U.S., including at this CVS pharmacy in Palatine, Illinois.
Health

COVID-19 is still more deadly than the flu, and N.J. health officials expect cases to rise in the coming days and weeks

Last year, the CDC reported 6,461 COVID-related deaths in New Jersey, or about five times the number of people who died from the flu in the Garden State.

2 years ago

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