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Nathanael Barlow sings into a microphone onstage
Arts & Entertainment

A Philly rising star shines on ‘Amateur Night at the Apollo,’ and moves on to the semifinals

Nathanael Barlow, 16, soulfully sings his way into the legendary Apollo Theater, guided by an uplifting community.

2 years ago

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The YWCA in Germantown.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Developer unveils new plan for Germantown YWCA amid funding concerns

The city selected KBK Enterprises to redevelop the historic property in 2016. But the building remains vacant and blighted.

2 years ago

Dr. Jonathan Reisman holds up a chicken heart and a pig heart for comparison
Science

This Philadelphia doctor wants you to consider eating animal organs

Eating organ meat is not mainstream in the U.S., leading to waste in the food supply. A doctor wants to change that.

2 years ago

Listen 4:27
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) looks to throw during a game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in East Rutherford, N.J.
Community

Turnovers and sloppy plays send Eagles to their first loss of the season and first ever to Jets

“You look at this game,” Hurts said, “you have so many missed opportunities and really so many mistakes as if you’re kind of giving it away.”

2 years ago

Phillies starting catcher J.T. Realmuto practices ahead of Game 1
Community

The Phillies are set to kick off the NLCS at home. They hope to bring another NL pennant to the ‘best fanbase in maybe all of sports’

Catcher J.T. Realmuto says if the Phillies play with the same confidence they’ve had all season, a World Series could be coming back to Citizens Bank Park.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) works from the mound in the first inning of Game 2 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, in Atlanta.
Community

Zack Wheeler blossoms into ace for Phillies, gets Game 1 start against Arizona in NLCS

Wheeler is the Phillies’ most dependable starter as he gets set for Game 1 of the NL Championship Series against Arizona on Monday.

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro is seen speaking in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s office quietly settled sexual harassment allegation against top aide

A top aide to the Pennsylvania governor was accused of sexually harassing a female staffer. The settlement included a confidentiality clause.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after hitting a three run home run during the third inning of Game 3 of a baseball NL Division Series against the Atlanta Braves Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community
6abc

NLCS 2023: Game times, dates for Phillies vs. Diamondbacks

The Phillies have advanced to the Championship Series for the second year in a row. Here's what you need to know.

2 years ago

Palestinians stand by the rubble of a building destroyed in Israeli airstrikes in Deir el-Balah Gaza Strip
Politics & Policy

Packed Gaza hospitals warn that thousands could die as supplies run low and ground offensive looms

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees says an estimated 1 million people have been displaced in Gaza in a single week.

2 years ago

Leaves crunch underfoot at the Morris Arboretum.
Community

Why ‘leaving the leaves’ this fall could help your garden flourish

Scientists say bagging your leaves can have detrimental impacts on the ecosystem.

2 years ago

Chrisma Tucker, a 17-year-old student at Revolution School, explains her collage reflecting on the majority white, two-parent households in her neighborhood during a collaborative art project at the University of the Arts on Oct. 10, 2023
Education

Philly high schoolers and college students team up for a ZIP code art project

The students worked together to create a collage based on how their location and background influenced their life.

2 years ago

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LaKeysha Jean poses for a photo at a window
Money

‘Focused on growth’: Philly workshop offers Black entrepreneurs tips on expanding their businesses

The one-day intensive hosted by Mom Your Business included panels, networking, and technical support.

2 years ago

Palestinians stand by the building destroyed in an Israeli airstrike
Community

Palestinians in Gaza struggle to follow Israeli evacuation order and face dire water shortage

The evacuation directive covers an area of 1.1 million residents, or about half the territory’s population.

2 years ago

Anne Faigen, right, says a silent prayer for her friends in Israel while at a Shabbat service at Temple Sinai in Pittsburgh
Community

Far from Israel, Jews grieve and pray for peace in first Shabbat services since Hamas attack

Rabbis led prayers of peace and shared grief with their congregations.

2 years ago

A tank at the Gaza border
Community

What to know in the latest Israel-Hamas war

The latest Israel-Hamas war has claimed more than 3,000 lives on both sides in the week since Hamas launched an unprecedented surprise attack on Oct. 7.

2 years ago

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