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firefighters search for a firefighter who fell in the Delaware River
Community

Camden firefighter dies after falling into Delaware River

Officials said it happened during a routine maintenance check of a fire boat, but it's not yet known how the firefighter fell into the water.

1 week ago

Video showing what appears to be a confrontation involving suspected immigration agents in Phoenixville
Courts & Law
6abc

Federal officials confirm arrest in Phoenixville was carried out by ICE

A video recorded in a parking lot off Bridge Street shows a chaotic scene in which several agents pull a man from a vehicle as bystanders shout.

1 week ago

measles under a microscope
Health
6abc

Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Montgomery County

While contagious, a person visited Patient First Primary and Urgent Care on South Collegeville Road in Collegeville on January 29, between 1:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m.

1 week ago

Philadelphia police arrested three activists
PlanPhilly
Community

Protesters arrested after disrupting construction of CHOP parking garage in Grays Ferry

Three protesters were arrested after standing on the site for more than an hour Thursday morning. They say the garage will worsen air pollution.

1 week ago

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill waves
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Democrats pick from crowded field in special election for Sherrill’s U.S. House seat

Sherrill vacated the seat after she won the governorship last year, opening up the competitive Democratic primary.

1 week ago

Muhammed Emanet pours Turkish tea
Community

The detention of South Jersey kebab shop owners sparked change. Deportation still looms

The detention of a Turkish couple who own a New Jersey kebab shop helped galvanize their community against immigration crackdowns last year.

1 week ago

Norristown Police Chief Michael Trail
Community
6abc

Norristown police officer on leave after video shows him striking naked man with SUV

Norristown Police Chief Michael Trail called the video alarming and concerning.

1 week ago

an empty lot filled with grass
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Could Philly’s Logan Triangle transform into a hub for modular homes? Mayor Parker hopes so

For decades, the site — 35 acres of grassy lots where 1,000 rowhomes once stood — has sat empty. Parker’s proposal could change that, but residents are wary.

1 week ago

Listen 4:35
Bob Marley singing on stage
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

First Friday, early Valentine’s festivities, a Bob Marley birthday bash and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 5–8: New theater premieres and a children’s book fair are among weekend event highlights.

1 week ago

Listen 5:10
A delivery worker rides a motorized bicycle
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s new e-bike law deemed discriminatory by immigrant advocates and older adults

Cycling organizations, older adults and immigrant advocacy groups are calling on legislators to amend the new law.

1 week ago

Listen 1:12
Josh Shapiro speaks
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Shapiro says investor-owned utilities are making too much profit at the expense of ratepayers

Shapiro’s plan includes heightened scrutiny of utility profits by state regulators and getting rid of “junk fees.”

1 week ago

Listen 1:06
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Museum of Art rebrands itself, again, back to its old name

The original rebranding in October was the start of a tumultuous period for the museum.

1 week ago

Listen 1:01
A large industrial complex near a suburban area
Science

Proposed Delaware City data center hits major setback from environmental regulators

Environmental regulators in Delaware say the proposed data center, known as Project Washington, would be one of the state’s top polluters.

1 week ago

Listen 1:13
Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain
Community

76ers send former promising prospect Jared McCain to Thunder for 4 draft picks, AP source says

The 21-year-old McCain was considered a bright piece of the Sixers' future after they made him the 16th overall pick in the 2024 draft.

1 week ago

A man is standing at a podium asking a question during the meeting
Politics & Policy

Chester County pledges to ‘make it right’ as it navigates fallout from poll book error

Although an outside investigation determined “human error” caused the Election Day mistake, some in Chester County are demanding consequences.

1 week ago

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