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Cars drove through standing water onto Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia after a storm brought heavy rain to the region and the Delaware River overflowed onto the road on December 18, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Heavy rain, flooding prompts evacuations in parts of Delaware County

About 20 Delaware County residents have been displaced due to significant flooding around Darby Creek, county officials said.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates after the Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams 23-14 in an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif.
Community
6abc

Eagles clinch third straight playoff berth thanks to 49ers’ win

Philadelphia (10-3) takes on the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night.

2 years ago

(Courtesy of John Graves Productions)
Arts & Entertainment

Timeless Holiday Classic, ‘Black Nativity’ returns to Philadelphia through John Graves Productions

The 1961 Langston Hughes classic returns to Philadelphia through the eyes of Philly native producer, John Graves III.

2 years ago

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All types of horns could be seen and heard during the TubaChristmas concert at Cherry Street Pier on Dec. 17, 2023. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia celebrates 50th year of ‘TubaChristmas’ with performance at Cherry Street Pier

Tubas and euphoniums were the stars of the show, with hundreds of people gathering to hear their favorite holiday classics.

2 years ago

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Aurora Muñoz, organizing manager of the Pennsylvania chapter of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, says a proposal for new anti-retaliation legislation is critical for ensuring labor protections for workers throughout Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Philly workers coalition pushes for stronger retaliation legislation, better funding for Office of Worker Protections in 2024

Councilmember Kendra Brooks, organizers, and workers say the proposal is needed to strengthen enforcement of the city’s existing labor laws.

2 years ago

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A group of people pose for a photo in an open clearing with trees.
Community

Philly’s gun violence rates are dropping but more work is needed to strengthen youth empowerment, leaders say

Organizations led by millennials and Gen-Z Philadelphians are now turning their attention toward Philly’s next mayor for more support.

2 years ago

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Quaker Oats Company products at Hannaford stores' cereal aisle at a South Portland, Maine, store on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013. (AP Photo/Clarke Canfield)
Community

Quaker Oats recalls granola products over concerns of salmonella contamination

The company is asking customers to throw out certain types of granola bars and granola cereals to avoid infection.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) sits with tight end Dallas Goedert, left, on the bench during the first half of an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023, in Arlington, Texas.
Community

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts questionable for Monday night vs Seahawks because of illness, AP source says

he Eagles have lost two straight games but would secure the NFC East title if they beat the Seahawks and win their final three games.

2 years ago

Israeli tanks are seen next to a destroyed building during a ground operation in the northern Gaza Strip, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. The army is battling Palestinian militants across Gaza in the war ignited by Hamas' Oct. 7 attack on Israel. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Politics & Policy

Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm about its conduct in Gaza

The deadly shooting of three hostages who waved a white flag has added to mounting concerns about Israel's wartime conduct.

2 years ago

Colton White sits on a couch, posing for a photo surrounded by donated toys for the toy drive for Nemours Children's Hospital
Community

‘It makes a difference’: Delaware family’s heartfelt toy drive follows life-saving hospital stay

This Wilmington family rushed to Nemours Children’s Hospital during a life-threatening emergency. Now, they’re returning to give toys and hope to young patients.

2 years ago

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Dom DiSandro stands in a hallway at a stadium
Arts & Entertainment

NFL bans Eagles security chief Dom DiSandro from sideline for rest of regular season, AP sources say

Both people, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the league hasn’t announced its decision, said DiSandro can return to the sideline for the playoffs.

2 years ago

SEPTA police officers stand guard in the freshly cleaned stairwell at Somerset Station on the Market-Frankford line. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community
6abc

SEPTA transit police union reaches tentative agreement to end strike

Officials now say the tentative agreement will go to both the FOTP and the SEPTA Board for approval.

2 years ago

Lights on trees
Community

A Bucks County attraction is decked out for the holidays — and helping local families in need

Peddler’s Village is teaming up with the United Way of Bucks County for a special toy drive.

2 years ago

Donald Nally conducts in the foreground. In the background, members of The Crossing sing.
Arts & Entertainment

‘The least of us’: The Crossing premieres hymns written for an imagined religion

Composer David Lang wrote “poor hymnals” for a congregation solely focused on helping the less fortunate.

2 years ago

An aerial view of workers repairing a sinkhole
Community
6abc

Rt. 202 in King of Prussia closed in both directions due to new sinkhole

Both directions of Rt. 202 will remain closed until further notice.

2 years ago

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