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Timere Jones, right, carries a life-sized picture of his brother, Jameek Lowery
Courts & Law

A New Jersey man didn’t trust police but sought their help anyway. Two days later, he was dead

Paterson police repeatedly punched Jameek Lowery before putting him into an ambulance. He arrived unconscious at the hospital handcuffed to a gurney and died two days later.

2 years ago

Man enters polling place.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Elections 101: What to know about poll watchers, and what they can and can’t do in Pennsylvania

Poll watchers in Pennsylvania are appointed by candidates and political parties to observe the voting process. Since 2020, their work has become increasingly politicized.

2 years ago

File photo: Louis Gossett Jr. poses for a portrait in New York to promote the release of ''Roots: The Complete Original Series'' on Bu-ray on May 11, 2016.
Arts & Entertainment

Louis Gossett Jr., 1st Black man to win supporting actor Oscar, dies at 87

He played an obstinate patriarch in the 2023 remake of “The Color Purple.”

2 years ago

Russian Olympic Committee goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov (28) during the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Beijing.
Community

Former KHL club CSKA Moscow goaltender Ivan Fedotov joins Philadelphia Flyers

The Flyers own Fedotov's NHL rights, signed him in May 2022 and attempted to bring him to North America. He was instead taken to a remote military base in the Arctic Circle.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a three run home run during the third inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community

Opening Day 2024: Everything you need to know before Phillies first pitch

The Phillies will take on the Braves. The first pitch begins at 3:05 p.m.

2 years ago

Just a few hundred feet from I-95, water flows over the dam built in 1792 to power the mill at Cooch's Bridge near Newark, Delaware.
Community

Delaware historians are fighting to preserve historic Cooch’s Bridge site

DelDOT's decision to address the site’s deficiencies has stirred concerns among residents regarding its historic value.

2 years ago

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Retired Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer
Politics & Policy

In a new book, retired Justice Stephen Breyer argues the Constitution should be viewed as a set of principles

Breyer says if readers get to the end of his new book, “They'll be able to say, ‘He's asking me… to make up my own mind.’”

2 years ago

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Atlantic City, N.J. Mayor Marty Small holds a news conference on his city's Boardwalk
Courts & Law

Law enforcement officials search Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr.’s home

A lawyer for the mayor said he would be able to comment after reading the warrant.

2 years ago

Luella Allen-Waller leading a rally
Education

Thousands of Penn grad students may vote to unionize next month

It’s been a long road to unionize graduate students at the University of Pennsylvania but if successful, it would include about 4,500 workers.

2 years ago

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Bob Casey
Politics & Policy

‘Toxic’: Casey releases new campaign ad touting efforts on behalf of ill veterans in Pa.

Facing a war veteran challenger, Casey is highlighting his efforts to expand VA benefits to those exposed to toxic environments while serving abroad.

2 years ago

MMA fighters Bill Algeo and Andre Petroski
Community

2 Philly-area UFC fighters look to leave their mark in Atlantic City this weekend

Bill Algeo and Andre Petroski are both looking to break into the UFC rankings on Saturday at Boardwalk Hall.

2 years ago

File photo: Russian Olympic Committee goalkeeper Ivan Fedotov (28) reacts after a goal by Finland's Hannes Bjorninen during the men's gold medal hockey game at the 2022 Winter Olympics, Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022, in Beijing. (AP Photo/Petr David Josek, File)
Community

CSKA Moscow terminates goaltender Ivan Fedotov’s contract, clearing way to join Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers own Fedotov's NHL rights, signed him in May 2022 and attempted to bring him to North America a few months later.

2 years ago

Ghost guns
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania House advances measure to prohibit ‘ghost guns’

The measure would criminalize the sale of firearms or firearm parts without serial numbers.

2 years ago

SEPTA station with police tape
Courts & Law
6abc

Teen arrested for murder at SEPTA station has been cleared of wrongdoing, Philadelphia DA says

SEPTA surveillance video showed that he was not involved in the murder.

2 years ago

rowhomes
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

First-time homebuyers in Philly area need to make more money to buy a starter home

Home prices and mortgage rates continue to make affording a home a real challenge.

2 years ago

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