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Steven Murrow in a tree with a cat in foreground
Community

South Jersey man uses professional tree climbing skills to rescue cats stuck in tall trees

Steven Murrow of Tesla Tree Service pairs his professional skills with his love of animals to rescue cats stuck in trees.

2 years ago

Da'Vine Joy Randolph poses in the press room with the award for best supporting actress for ''The Holdovers'' during the 29th Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s Da’Vine Joy Randolph gets Oscar supporting actress nomination, ‘Oppenheimer’ dominates

Lily Gladstone, star of “Killers of the Flower Moon,” became the first Native American nominated for best actress.

2 years ago

Police outside of school after shooting
Courts & Law

Trial ordered for 5th suspect in shooting outside Roxborough High School that killed 14-year-old, hurt others

The suspect eluded authorities for more than a year after the shooting but was arrested in October in Germantown after officials said he jumped from a fourth-story window.

2 years ago

Dr. Edith Mitchell
Health

Thomas Jefferson University mourns the passing of ‘trailblazing’ health equity advocate Dr. Edith P. Mitchell

For three decades, Mitchell worked to eliminate health disparities and barriers to care.

2 years ago

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Art exhibit
Arts & Entertainment

Hanging on the telephone: Maguire Museum tracks America’s disappearing payphones

The cell phone may have killed the payphone, but photographer Eric Kunsman seeks out people for whom payphones are a lifeline.

2 years ago

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Reporter Grant Hill (left) and host
Maiken Scott of WHYY’s “The Pulse” interact with virtual reality headsets and headphones showing a quintet playing Mozart.  (Alexis Branagan, Princeton University Concerts)
The Pulse
Arts & Entertainment

Virtual reality classical concert creates new experiences for fans

For four days, audience members were invited to experience performances by the Mahler Chamber Orchestra by strapping on virtual reality headsets and headphones.

2 years ago

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Local water officials and residents alike filled the conference room in West Whiteland and placed signs in the first few seats calling for an appeal of Act 12. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Pa. Senate committee scrutinizes water privatization in Philly suburbs

Critics of Act 12 say since its adoption in 2016, for-profit water companies have lured municipalities into massive deals at the expense of the ratepayer.

2 years ago

Listen 1:14
Dave Sunday
Politics & Policy

Pa. GOP endorses York County prosecutor Dave Sunday in a three-way contest for state attorney general

Candidates can begin Tuesday collecting the required number of voter signatures to get on Pennsylvania's April 23 primary ballot.

2 years ago

San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama (left) and Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid struggle for position during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 22, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community

Joel Embiid sets franchise record with 70 points in 76ers’ win over Wembanyama, Spurs

He broke Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain’s 76ers record of 68 points, set on Dec. 16, 1967, with a layup with 1:41 to play.

2 years ago

A sign for Crozer Health is visible in the foreground, with buildings in the background.
Health

Jefferson Health brings neurology care to Delaware County in new partnership with Crozer-Chester Medical Center

Jefferson Health has started offering expanded neurology services in Delaware County, including neurosurgery and neurocritical care.

2 years ago

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File photo: Norman Jewison (center) director of the 1967 film ''In the Heat of the Night,'' appears with his wife Lynne St. David before a 50th anniversary screening of the film at the 2017 TCM Classic Film Festival in Los Angeles on April 6, 2017.
Arts & Entertainment

Norman Jewison, acclaimed director of ‘In the Heat of the Night’ and ‘Moonstruck,’ dead at 97

Throughout his long career, Jewison combined light entertainment with topical films.

2 years ago

Rachel Stucker
Community

Delaware groups work to connect the dots between substance use and homelessness

Today, the fourth community response addressed the health outcomes of substance abuse, highlighting housing as a common concern.

2 years ago

Interstate 95 sign near an elevated section
Urban Planning

Section of I-95 in Philly to close for 36 hours this weekend as part of the ongoing CAP Park project

This is the first of four expected closures on I-95 to accommodate the demolition during the I-95 CAP Park project.

2 years ago

File photo: Dexter King, son of the late civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., listens to arguments in the State Court of Criminal Appeals in Jackson, Tenn., Friday, Aug. 29, 1997, to determine whether two Memphis judges have overstepped their authority surrounding the investigation of the King assassination.
Community

Dexter Scott King, son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62

Dexter King was serving as the King Center's chairman at the time of his death.

2 years ago

A pedestrian passes by a Verizon store with windows coated in frost and snow.
Health

How to stay healthy during cold, flu and COVID-19 season

Last week, 25 U.S. states had high or very high levels for respiratory illnesses with fever, cough and other symptoms.

2 years ago

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