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Community
6abc

Here are the 15 Rite Aid stores closing in the Philadelphia region following bankruptcy filing

Over the past six years, Rite Aid has tallied nearly $3 billion in losses.

2 years ago

Attorney Sidney Powell, a member of President Donald Trump's legal team, speaks during a rally on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2020, in Alpharetta, Ga. Florida's Democratic agriculture commissioner, whose office polices charities, alleged Friday, June 18, 2021, that a group run by Powell, one of former President Donald Trump's most prominent election conspiracy adherents, is illegally seeking donations in the state. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said her office has filed an administrative complaint against Powell's Defending the Republic group demanding that it obey state law or cease Florida operations
Courts & Law

Sidney Powell pleads guilty in deal with prosecutors over efforts to overturn Trump loss in Georgia

A judge agreed that she will serve about six years of probation, have to pay $2,700 in restitution and have to testify truthfully against her co-defendants.

2 years ago

Palestinians evacuate wounded civilians from a building destroyed in Israeli bombardment in Khan Younis
Politics & Policy

Palestinians trapped in Gaza find nowhere is safe during Israel’s relentless bombing

The deal to get aid into Gaza remains fragile, while hospitals in the sealed territory say they are on the verge of collapse.

2 years ago

File photo: BalletX performance (Courtesy of BalletX)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Film Festival, BalletX, Day of the Dead, Jerry Blavat tribute concert, and The Sixties Show in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 19 - 22: Philadelphia Film Festival, Hagley Craft Fair in Delaware, and Hallowine on Haddon in N.J. are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Bernadette Dougherty poses for a photo outside of the Ambler Freight House
Urban Planning

SEPTA’s plan to demolish historic Ambler Freight House delayed — for now

In a town whose history is intertwined with a massive train accident, residents have clashed with SEPTA in an effort to preserve a relic of the Ambler Train Station.

2 years ago

Eric Marsh Sr. speaks at the front of the room.
Community

In North Philly, conversations on voter turnout and impact underscore the importance of investment in community

As Philly gears up for its mayoral election next month, WHYY’s Bridging Blocks team raised the question: Will this next election season have low voter turnout? If so, why?

2 years ago

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Rowhomes in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Money

‘A deep freeze’: Mortgage rates and home prices are sidelining Philly homebuyers

Economists say that’s not likely to change for a few more years.

2 years ago

Trail signs are overturned in a trail in a forest.
Community

Vandals strike again at Delaware’s Iron Hill Museum, this time with racist graffiti tagged on African American History Trail signs

For the second time this year, vandals have targeted the Newark area museum’s African American History Trail, this time with racist graffiti.

2 years ago

Listen 1:22
Skeletons on display at the museum
Community

After recent backlash, community members weigh in on Mütter Museum’s future

The museum’s new leadership recently removed online exhibits and videos in the name of an ethical review. The CEO resigned after two years into her tenure.

2 years ago

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A closeup of a Delaware State Police vehicle
Courts & Law

Delaware couple guilty of 42 felonies for ‘unthinkable’ torture of young sons

Authorities said stepmother Mary Vinson was the prime perpetrator of violence against the boys. One was at “imminent risk of death’’ when he got to the hospital.

2 years ago

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Guests tour the five turbines of America's first offshore wind farm, owned by the Danish company, Ørsted, off the coast of Block Island, R.I. Ørsted is being sued over its Ocean Wind 1 project, New Jersey’s first offshore wind farm.
Courts & Law
NJ Spotlight News

Another legal challenge to N.J. offshore wind project

Cape May County, fishing, tourism and conservation groups accuse federal agencies of violating laws.

2 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker, left, chats with guard James Harden during the NBA basketball team's practice on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023, in Fort Collins, Colo.
Community

James Harden skips 76ers practice, leaving coach Nick Nurse unsure of what comes next

Harden said last week he could try to play in the Sixers’ preseason finale on Friday against Atlanta. But once he skipped practice, the 76ers were left unsure of what comes ne

2 years ago

Close-up of election workers' hands handling ballots.
Politics & Policy

Proposals would end Pennsylvania’s closed primary system by opening it up to unaffiliated voters

The measures would allow independent voters to choose which political party primary they want to vote in. 

2 years ago

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Courts & Law

2 more suspects arrested in killing of Philly officer at airport garage

Police have now arrested a total of three suspects in connection with the shooting death of Richard Mendez.

2 years ago

Temporary House leader Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., talks with Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, as Republicans try to elect Jordan in a second ballot to be the new House speaker, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Politics & Policy

GOP’s Jim Jordan fails again to win vote to become House speaker as colleagues seek options

Next steps are uncertain as lawmakers float other options.

2 years ago

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