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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

A detail from “In the home with twelve children were born and raised, where they ate and slept and laughed and loved and grew quite old” by Sophie Blackall, from her book “Farmhouse” (2022). The artist created a large paper cutout dollhouse, and over the course of the story she switched out objects to show the house slowly deteriorating over time. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Brandywine Museum displays the ‘rainbow of America’ in children’s books

Displaying the “rainbow of America,” the museum in Chadds Ford is exhibiting stories of nature and family through diverse cultural lenses.

2 years ago

Kids play games at a row of stations in a gaming center.
Arts & Entertainment

Inaugural youth esports league opens for Philly and South Jersey

Giving Philly and South Jersey youth an outlet and professional gaming training, Nerd Street Gamers looks to shape youth’s gaming future.

2 years ago

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The exterior of the Community College of Philadelphia
Education

Community College of Philadelphia hosts conference focusing on empowerment and community for men of color

Breakout sessions will cover topics including mental health, paying for college, and self-marketing for job applications.

2 years ago

Former Aurora, Colo., Police Department officer Randy Roedema leaves the courtroom after he was convicted of charges in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain after a trial in the Adams County, Colo., courthouse Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Brighton, Colo.
Courts & Law

1 of 2 Colorado officers convicted in Elijah McClain’s death after neck hold, ketamine injection

Officer Randy Roedema was found guilty by the 12-person jury of criminally negligent homicide and third-degree assault. Officer Jason Rosenblatt was found not guilty.

2 years ago

Malaysian Muslim wave Palestinian flags
Community

Muslims gather at mosques for first Friday prayers since Israel-Hamas war started

In Muslim communities across the world, worshippers gathered at mosques for their first Friday prayers since Hamas militants attacked Israel, igniting the latest war.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Flyers celebrate a goal against Columbus Blue Jackets' Elvis Merzlikins (foreground) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio.
Community

Farabee, Konecny score early as the Flyers spoil debut of Blue Jackets coach Pascal Vincent, 4-2

The Flyers ruined the Columbus coaching debut of Vincent as well as the first NHL game for Adam Fantilli, the third overall pick in the 2023 NHL draft.

2 years ago

Kaiser Permanente frontline healthcare workers picket outside the Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center in Los Angeles on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023
Health

Kaiser Permanente reaches a tentative deal with health care worker unions after a recent strike

The unions had said bargaining sessions had been scheduled for this week.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

Officers shot in Philadelphia International Airport parking garage identified; 1 killed

An "immediate" reward of $168,500 is being offered for information leading to an arrest.

2 years ago

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise of La., talks to reporters as he announces he is ending his campaign to be the next House speaker after a Republican meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
Politics & Policy

GOP’s Scalise ends his bid to become House speaker as Republican holdouts refuse to back the nominee

Next steps are uncertain as the House is essentially closed while Republicans try to elect a speaker after ousting Kevin McCarthy from the job.

2 years ago

Palestinians leave their houses following Israeli airstrikes in Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023.
Community

Israel orders unprecedented evacuation of 1 million in Gaza as possible ground offensive looms

The U.N. warned that so many people fleeing en masse would be calamitous.d

2 years ago

A view from above of a crowd of people and stands in LOVE Park. Philadelphia City Hall is visible in the background.
Arts & Entertainment

5th Annual Latin American Book Fair invites attendees to celebrate, discover all things writing and reading in Spanish

On Saturday, authors and readers will come together to promote and exchange books written in Spanish and enjoy a variety of storytelling activities at Taller Puertorriqueño.

2 years ago

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The Chinatown Coalition to Oppose the Arena walked members of the media to the site of the proposed 76ers basketball venue in Philadelphia on January 9, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘We just want real data’: Anti-arena groups seek funding for separate economic study

Opponents argue the city’s analysis will be biased towards building a downtown basketball arena for the Philadelphia 76ers.

2 years ago

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