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Urban Planning

Design workshop offers alternative ideas to 76ers proposal to build a new arena in Center City

More than a hundred designers, planners, professors and local residents came together Saturday to explore new visions for the Market Street corridor.

2 years ago

Crime tape is seen in the area of a shooting in Philly
Community

Police: Philadelphia officer shot after scuffle with person in store; 2nd officer kills suspect

Now police are searching for the person who scooped up the shooter's gun and fled. They say the man should be considered armed and dangerous.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

A Pennsylvania law shields teacher misconduct complaints. A judge ruled that’s unconstitutional

A federal judge has ruled that a Pennsylvania law making it a crime to release information about teacher disciplinary complaints is unconstitutional.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks before President Joe Biden at the Finishing Trades Institute on March 9, 2023, in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s governor says he wants to ‘get s— done.’ He’s made it his slogan, profanity and all

The phrase has become the governing philosophy of the rising star in the Democratic Party.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania challenge state, federal actions to boost voter registration

The lawsuit is expected to be one of many to litigate voting and election rules in a battleground state that is critical to 2024’s presidential contest.

2 years ago

Shane Pryor in a store
Courts & Law
6abc

U.S. Marshals release new video of escaped teen murder suspect in Philadelphia

A reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to Shane Pryor's arrest is being offered by the U.S. Marshals Service.

2 years ago

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Science

‘An upward direction’ for the Delaware River: UPenn researchers recommend ways to make swimming safer

A 27-mile stretch of the Delaware River in the areas of Philadelphia and Camden is not safe for swimming. UPenn researchers evaluate how to improve water quality.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Community

Your Pa. utility is calling. Double check that it’s really them

An increasingly common scamming tactic is a phone call from a number with a fake caller ID that reads “PECO,” the company said.

2 years ago

Gov. Shapiro at a press confende
Education

Gov. Josh Shapiro proposes tuition caps to make college more affordable and accessible

To help reverse the downward trend in higher learning, Shapiro wants to make college more financially accessible.

2 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Health

New Jersey already protects abortion rights. Now Democrats want to cover out-of-pocket costs, too

New Jersey's Democratic-led state government is considering legislation that would eliminate out-of-pocket costs for abortion.

2 years ago

E. Jean Carroll arrives at Federal Court, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024
Courts & Law

Jury says Donald Trump must pay an additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case

Friday’s verdict was the second time in nine months that a jury addressed Carroll’s claim that Trump assaulted her in a New York City department store in 1996.

2 years ago

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Health

Penn Medicine says ‘no’ to buying Brandywine Hospital from Tower Health

Penn Medicine said Brandywine Hospital did not meet construction needs. Tower Health expressed optimism it could find a new buyer for Brandywine.

2 years ago

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Gov. Shapiro at a press confende
Education

Gov. Shapiro drafting plan to help Pennsylvania higher ed system that’s among the worst in affordability

This year's state government spending of about $2 billion on higher education is about the same as it was 15 years ago.

2 years ago

A cream-colored Ford is seen on a Philly street
Courts & Law

Man arrested after allegedly picking up teen murder suspect after escape

Shane Pryor, who was in custody for the 2020 murder of Tanya Harris, escaped Wednesday while being transported to CHOP.

2 years ago

The Original Tony Luke's in South Philly.
Courts & Law

Founder of Philly cheesesteak shop Tony Luke’s, son sentenced for tax fraud

Anthony Lucidonio Sr., 84, and his son Nicholas Lucidonio, 57, were charged with conspiracy to defraud the IRS.

2 years ago

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