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Mike Schlossberg speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Democrats say stalled Pa. budget leaves behind adult mental health patients

In 2022, Pennsylvania lawmakers promised to spend $100 million on adult mental health services. This year’s budget uses the money for a different purpose.

2 years ago

File photo: Sunoco's Mariner East 2 pipeline construction on Pennell Road in Middletown Township. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Sunoco Pipeline ordered to pay $660,000 for environmental violations, DEP says

Sunoco will pay two separate civil penalties for numerous violations of the Clean Streams Law and the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act.

2 years ago

Storefronts on Jewelers Row.
Courts & Law

Man sentenced in theft ring that sold stolen jewels to stores on Philadelphia’s Jewelers’ Row

From May 2018 through February 2020, Duanne Pierce led a jewelry theft ring which stole from stores around the country, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

2 years ago

LeBron James (left) poses with his son Bronny after Sierra Canyon beat Akron St. Vincent - St. Mary in a high school basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio.
Health

Bronny James discharged from hospital as LeBron sends thanks and says family is ‘safe and healthy’

A statement issued said that James was “successfully treated for a sudden cardiac arrest” thanks to “the swift and effective response by the USC athletics’ medical staff.”

2 years ago

File photo: Eva Stebel, water researcher, pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center For Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Feb. 16, 2023, in Cincinnati.
Politics & Policy

22 attorneys general, including Pa. and N.J., oppose 3M settlement over water systems contamination with ‘forever chemicals’

The deal was reached in June between manufacturer 3M and attorneys representing hundreds of communities that have sued the company.

2 years ago

Measles is a highly contagious illness that can cause serious health problems, including brain damage, deafness and, in rare cases, death. Vaccination can prevent measles infections. (Eric Risberg/AP Photo)
Health

Montgomery County health officials investigate a case of measles in an unvaccinated child

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that causes fever and red skin rashes. Infections can be prevented with an MMR vaccine.

2 years ago

File photo: President Joe Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House in Washington, July 25, 2023.
Politics & Policy

Biden announces an advanced cancer research initiative as part of his ‘moonshot’ effort

Biden's administration said Thursday its Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health is seeking ideas from the public and private sectors.

2 years ago

in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010, in Philadelphia
Community
6abc

Philadelphia Eagles set date to reveal kelly green jerseys

The classic kelly green color only resurfaced once in 2010 to honor the Eagles' 1960 championship team.

2 years ago

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Community

Ohio officer fired after letting his police dog attack a surrendering truck driver

The firing came one day after Circleville's police chief announced Speakman was put on paid administrative leave.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

2-year-old girl dies after being shot by teen inside Philadelphia home

Police say the toddler was home with seven other family members at the time of the shooting.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump visits Café du Monde in New Orleans, July 25, 2023.
Courts & Law

Trump says his lawyers have met with prosecutors ahead of possible 2020 election indictment

Trump earlier this month was informed by special counsel Jack Smith’s office that he was a target of the Justice Department’s investigation.

2 years ago

The PSERS building in Harrisburg.
Money
Spotlight PA

Many Pennsylvania state retirees say they can’t afford inflation on their stagnant pensions

Nearly 69,000 former public school and state workers retired before Pennsylvania boosted pension payments two decades ago. Some lawmakers now want to give them an increase.

2 years ago

A raccoon in the airport
Community
6abc

Raccoon runs rampant through Philadelphia airport baggage claim

Airport officials say raccoons visit the airport on occasion as it's surrounded by fields.

2 years ago

People walking on the boardwalk
Community
6abc

Wildwood officials implement new midnight curfew for anyone under 18

This new curfew comes after teens have been causing trouble in Wildwood.

2 years ago

Utility cables
Community
6abc

Faulty cable may have caused massive outage impacting 24K customers in Wildwood

Atlantic City Electric said Wednesday the preliminary cause of the outage was a faulty cable.

2 years ago

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