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A view of raw ground beef shaped into patties
Health
6abc

Salmonella outbreak linked to ground beef in 4 states, including N.J.; 16 people sickened

Six people have been hospitalized amid the outbreak.

2 years ago

Thomas Jefferson University East Falls campus in Philadelphia, Thursday, May 23, 2019
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Thomas Jefferson University to pay millions in federal student loan settlement

A loan program was meant to train more community doctors, but federal regulators claim that the Philadelphia university used leftover cash to boost its investment portfolio.

2 years ago

Cars lined up at a toll booth
Politics & Policy

Toll cheats cost New Jersey $117M last year and experts say the bill keeps growing

Unpaid tolls totaled $47.2 million on the New Jersey Turnpike and $9 million on the Garden State Parkway in 2022.

2 years ago

Sinead O'Connor
Arts & Entertainment

Sinéad O’Connor, gifted and provocative Irish singer, dies at 56

She became an international sensation in 1990 with her cover of Prince’s ballad “Nothing Compares 2 U,” an emotional performance that topped charts from Europe to Australia.

2 years ago

Gas burner on a stovetop
Politics & Policy

Clean energy push in New Jersey, elsewhere met with warnings the government is coming for your stove

New Jersey utility regulators are to vote Wednesday on a series of “decarbonization” measures designed to incentivize buildings to switch from natural gas heat to electric.

2 years ago

Large sinkhole in the middle of the intersection.
Community
6abc

Massive sinkhole opens up in West Philadelphia

Neighbors say the sinkhole opened up about a year or so ago and it had been fixed recently.

2 years ago

At the Great Plaza of Penn's Landing Pixar Putt is bringing movie magic to miniature golf. (6abc)
Community
6abc

Penn’s Landing Pixar Putt brings movie magic to miniature golf

The new course features 18 holes themed around different Disney Pixar movies.

2 years ago

Supporters of legalizing cannabis for adult-use rally outside the state Capitol in Harrisburg on June 27, 2023. In Pennsylvania, some lawmakers have argued changes are needed to improve the medical marijuana program and prevent Pennsylvania residents from traveling to neighboring states that have legalized adult-use marijuana.
Politics & Policy
WITF

Legislation sets path for recreational marijuana in Pa.

Pennsylvanians could be smoking a different plant should new legislation legalizing recreational cannabis become law.

2 years ago

(6abc)
Community
6abc

Police end search for missing 9-month-old swept away in Bucks County flooding

Officials say the infant has been missing since July 15 when flood waters in Upper Makefield Township, Bucks County swept his family's car away.

2 years ago

(6abc)
Weather
6abc

Flash flooding damages bridge, leads to road closure in Chester County

Officials will spend Wednesday assessing damage in Chester County after powerful storms rolled through Tuesday evening.

2 years ago

Fans fill the stands at Lincoln Financial Field for the Premier League's Summer Series
Community

Philly’s Premier League weekend just a sample of more top soccer to come ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

The Linc hosted over 105,000 soccer fans last weekend. There will be plenty more elite competition and community outreach to build momentum for 2026’s big event.

2 years ago

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Closeup photo of Hunter Biden walking into a building
Courts & Law

Hunter Biden’s plea deal on tax and gun charges collapses under avalanche of questions by Delaware judge

U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika had loads of questions about the deal and her role, so she deferred a decision on whether to accept or reject it.

2 years ago

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The boardwalk at Wildwood is visible
Community
6abc

Wildwood considers new curfew for those under 18 this summer

The owner of one boardwalk souvenir shop says teens often come in after 11 p.m., breaking and stealing things.

2 years ago

Abram Lucabaugh
Education

Central Bucks School Board hikes superintendent’s salary by nearly 40%

Lucabaugh is now one of the highest-paid superintendents in Pennsylvania. The three Democratic board members say they were unaware of the contract until it was on the agenda.

2 years ago

Dr. Kaitlan Baston headshot
Politics & Policy

Cooper University Health Care leader picked as next N.J. health commissioner

Dr. Kaitlan Baston will be nominated to succeed Judy Persichilli.

2 years ago

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