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Community

Pa. residents behind on water bills can apply for grants up to $5,000

Grants are offered on a first-come, first-served basis for applicants who meet certain income requirements and who have past-due water bills.

2 years ago

Elizabeth Braden conducts Opera Philadelphia in a rehearsal.
Arts & Entertainment

Haul out the holly: Opera Philadelphia to deliver Christmas in July

The company never gets to perform holiday fare, even during the holidays. Cooper River Park in Pennsauken, N.J., offered an opportunity.

2 years ago

A woman uses an umbrella for protection from the sun in Juniata Park
PlanPhilly
Science

Philly’s summer has been wetter than normal. So what’s with the drought watch?

Drought declarations are not just based on rain. They also consider soil moisture, stream flow, and groundwater, which tends to lag behind rain.

2 years ago

Kolkata Knight Riders' Andre Russell
Community

With its own Major League, cricket looks for a foothold in the United States

George Bernard Shaw asserted “the English are not very spiritual people so they invented cricket to give them some idea of eternity.”

2 years ago

Warren County Jail
Community

Drone may have been flying near Pennsylvania jail before homicide suspect’s escape, police say

Authorities are seeking information about a drone that may have been operating near a northwestern Pennsylvania jail before the escape of a homicide suspect last week.

2 years ago

A person stands in front of a Meta sign outside of the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, Calif. on March 7. (Jeff Chiu/AP)
Community

3 tax prep firms shared ‘extraordinarily sensitive’ data about taxpayers with Meta, lawmakers say

The lawmakers tell the IRS, the Justice Department, the Federal Trade Commission and the IRS watchdog the findings “reveal a shocking breach of taxpayer privacy.”

2 years ago

The state Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania budget still in turmoil over school vouchers and equity funding case

The state government is approaching a second week without full spending authority.

2 years ago

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses a media conference at a NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, July 12, 2023. The United States and other major industrialized nations are pledging long-term security assistance for Ukraine as it continues to fight Russia's invasion.
Politics & Policy

Ukraine wins G7 security pledges but NATO membership remains elusive

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the commitments will be a bridge toward eventual NATO membership for his country.

2 years ago

Janelle James (from left) Quinta Brunson, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph pose in the press room with the award for best television series, musical or comedy for ''Abbott Elementary'' at the 80th annual Golden Globe Awards on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Abbott Elementary’ lands 8 Emmy nominations; ‘Succession’ tops with 27

The Black actors of ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” were again a high point for Emmy diversity, and for the otherwise largely absent broadcast networks.

2 years ago

Meek Mill appears with Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family during the governor's inauguration party in January 2023.
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Why some say an effort to fix Pa.’s outdated probation law does more harm than good

Pennsylvania's probation system can trap people in yearslong cycles of monitoring and incarceration for noncriminal violations.

2 years ago

A view of the exterior of the U.S. Supreme Court building.
Courts & Law

‘This is not normal’: How the SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action will affect the next generation of Black leaders

Looking to the future, many suggest the ruling could be a time for optimism where investing money and resources back into HBCUs takes precedence.

2 years ago

Christian Pulisic of the United States in action during the World Cup group B soccer match between England and the United States, at the Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022
Community

USMNT star, Hershey native, Christian Pulisic arrives in Italy for expected transfer to AC Milan

American-owned Milan is reportedly preparing to pay a transfer fee of $22 million for Pulisic.

2 years ago

National League catcher Will Smith (16), of the Los Angeles Dodgers, greets Craig Kimbrel, of the Philadelphia Phillies, after defeating the American League 3-2 in the MLB All-Star baseball game in Seattle, Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Community

Phillies pitcher Kimbrel helps National League snap All-Star Game losing streak, tops AL 3-2

“I threw way more pitches than I wanted to on an off day,” Kimbrel joked.

2 years ago

An historical marker at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., is seen on Feb. 21, 2023. A partisan dispute about funding for three of Pennsylvania’s state-related universities may mean higher tuition for in-state students as a budget impasse continues further into the summer. The state government approached two weeks without full spending authority on Tuesday, July 11, while loose ends remained untied. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Education

Impasse on funding for Pennsylvania universities could mean higher tuition

The state government approached two weeks without full spending authority on Tuesday. Funding for Penn State, the University of Pittsburgh and Temple is in limbo.

2 years ago

Ghost guns on display
Courts & Law

Ghost gun makers are evading state and federal laws, experts say. Will Philly’s lawsuit slow them down?

Ghost gun parts are untraceable and can be purchased without background checks. Experts say slowing the supply is key to violence prevention.

2 years ago

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