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Attendees hold a huge Ukrainian flag outside of City Hall.
Community

Ukraine’s flag flies above Philadelphia as nation celebrates Independence Day

Hundreds celebrated Ukraine’s Day of Independence with “great pain and sorrow,” as the country continues to fight for its freedom.

2 years ago

Listen 1:45
A direction sign in Cranbury
Politics & Policy

It’s official: Central Jersey exists!

The new law defines the region as Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, and Somerset counties.

2 years ago

Fairfax County Public School buses are lined up at a maintenance facility
Education

Philly schools will pay $300 a month to parents who drive their kids to school

The program aims to help combat a bus driver shortage.

2 years ago

Jet crash
Community

Mercenary chief Prigozhin is presumed to have died in a plane crash seen as the Kremlin’s revenge

According to Russia’s civil aviation authority, the founder of the Wagner military company and six other passengers were on a private jet that crashed Wednesday.

2 years ago

File photo: Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass cage in a courtroom at the Moscow City Court, in Moscow, Russia, April 18, 2023.
Courts & Law

Jailed WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s arrest is extended by a Moscow court, state news agency says

Russian authorities have not provided any evidence to support the espionage charges.

2 years ago

This booking photo provided by Fulton County Sheriff's Office, shows former President Donald Trump
Courts & Law

Mug shot of Donald Trump shows scowling former president during speedy booking at Atlanta jail

His jail visit created a remarkable split-screen visual during a 2024 Republican primary contest in which he remains the leading candidate.

2 years ago

Philly Naked Bike Ride 2019
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Naked Bike Ride, Art of Rap, Ukrainian Festival, Philly Bookstore Crawl, and Waterfront Jazz Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 24 - 27: Naked Bike Ride in Philly, Eric Church in N.J., and ‘70s Celebration in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

Listen 5:30
A row of homes on Page Street
PlanPhilly
Community

‘I have the foundation now’: Habitat for Humanity to mint 6 Philly homeowners after yearlong delay

The project hit a snag in October 2021 after residents raised concerns about the development’s footprint.

2 years ago

Gun advocates attend a rally at the state Capitol to mark the start of a new law that allows most adults in Oklahoma to carry a firearm in public without a background check or training, Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, in Oklahoma City
Politics & Policy

Gun-carrying laws are becoming looser in the U.S.; researchers and advocates say it’s a dangerous change

An increase in concealed carry permits is leading to an increase in total homicides, according to a new study from Rutgers University Camden.

2 years ago

People walk down a boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach on a sunny day.
Politics & Policy

Wave of prohibition against recreational weed stores rolls across Delaware beach towns

The beach towns of Rehoboth, Bethany, and Dewey won’t allow marijuana establishments — and South Bethany, Lewes, and Ocean View could be next.

2 years ago

Listen 1:59
DA Krasner speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

Bucks County resident facing murder charge for hit-and-run following alleged street race

Joseph Vannauker of Levittown faces multiple charges after hitting and killing a man while going up to 70 mph during an alleged street race.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Big Pennsylvania state employee unions ratify new 4-year agreements with Shapiro administration

The cost of salaries and benefits are projected to rise by more than 20%.

2 years ago

This photo shows an Amtrak train following a crash Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Chester, Pa. Amtrak said the train was heading from New York to Savannah, Ga., when it struck a backhoe outside of Philadelphia. (Glenn R. Hills Jr via A
Courts & Law
6abc

Families of 2 Chester children file lawsuit against Amtrak after fatal crash

Police say 9-year-old Jahaad Atkinson and 12-year-old Ahyir Womak were both killed in the incident.

2 years ago

Close-up shot of Yevgeny Prigozhin
Community

Private jet crash in Russia kills 10. Wagner chief Prigozhin was on passenger list

Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, but it wasn’t immediately clear if he was on board.

2 years ago

Outdoor seating at a New Jersey restaurant
Community

Burlington County Restaurant Week summer edition underway

The event has twice as many participating eateries as the winter edition.

2 years ago

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