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A solar array on a rooftop at Philadelphia's Navy Yard is visible on a sunny day
Politics & Policy

What is community solar, and why do lawmakers want to bring it to Pennsylvania?

Community solar lets renters and people who can’t afford large upfront costs go solar. A bipartisan group of Pa. lawmakers back it.

2 years ago

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Quetcy Lozada looks out on council chambers while seated at her desk.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia to outlaw Kensington Avenue’s night life past 11 p.m., except bars

The stretch of 24-hour smoke shops, bodegas and take-out food joints along Kensington Avenue must close at night if City Council changes the law soon.

2 years ago

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Paintings hung on the wall in the exhibition
Arts & Entertainment

A protégé of Albert Barnes amassed his own art collection worth millions. Now it’s for sale

Sidney Rothberg's multi-million dollar collection is briefly on view for free before it goes to auction.

2 years ago

Listen 1:18
A police car on 56th Street in West Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Philly police adding more officers to work the weekends

The new unit will supplement patrols and give police on the beat backup over the weekend.

2 years ago

Frank Vanore speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

Arrest made after series of vandalism incidents in Philadelphia

A Philadelphia man is facing vandalism charges after several rock throwing incidents that caused significant damage at several city churches.

2 years ago

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Regional rail train
Urban Planning

SEPTA considering Regional Rail service expansion this fall

The transit agency is working to bring its service back to pre-pandemic levels.

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Two more candidates file papers to run for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania

Brandi Tomasetti, a Republican from Lancaster County, and William Parker, a Democrat from Allegheny County, both filed paperwork before a court-ordered deadline.

2 years ago

Road sign saying the ramp is closed
Urban Planning
6abc

Prepare for another I-95 closure as PennDOT continues work on Penn’s Landing CAP project

All lanes of I-95 South will be closed from Exit 22 to Exit 20, starting at 5 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday.

2 years ago

A scene from the basketball game
Community

‘Amazingly talented’ 9th graders: Multiple colleges court 2 Delaware high school basketball teammates

Fans and scouts are flocking to Ursuline Academy’s games to see phenoms GG Banks and Taylor Brown. They starred as eighth graders, too.

2 years ago

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Shariah Harris smiles while riding her horse
Community

Upper Darby native and local nurse becomes first Black woman to compete in U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championships

Shariah Harris started riding horses in Philadelphia at 8 years old. In addition to being a polo athlete, she also works as an operating room nurse.

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
A person holding up a muddy clay-like substance.
Community

Marsh Creek State Park once again the site of cleanup due to Mariner East pipeline construction

Mariner East pipeline builder Energy Transfer is back at the area near Marsh Creek State Park to clean up more drilling mud.

2 years ago

Listen 1:14
A cleaning cart beside the door of a hotelroom.
Community

N.J. labor officials are working to educate large hotel and motel owners about the state’s panic device law designed to protect housekeepers

Hotels that violate the law can be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 for the first violation and $10,000 for subsequent violations.

2 years ago

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Norovirus rates are currently high in the Northeast U.S.
Health
6abc

A contagious stomach bug is circulating in the Northeast. Here are the symptoms

The area currently has the highest positivity rate for norovirus, which causes vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramps.

2 years ago

File photo: Argentina's Lionel Messi, celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Ecuador during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026, at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023.
Community

Lionel Messi back in Philly? Argentina to play game at the Linc in March

Messi, Argentina’s captain, is likely to be with the World Cup champions and miss Miami’s Major League Soccer match at the New York Red Bulls on March 23.

2 years ago

Newborn station in a hospital
Health

Crozer partners with Nemours to bolster neonatal, pediatric services

Nemours Children’s Health’s pediatric services will be embedded in Delaware County's four-hospital system.

2 years ago

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