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A person reads a picture book to children in front of a painting of a tree
Arts & Entertainment

A Philadelphia museum is turning toddlers into art lovers by encouraging their artistic expression

Philly toddlers are looking at art, hearing stories about artworks and then creating their own unique art projects at Woodmere Art Museum.

2 years ago

U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Harry Dunn
Politics & Policy

Harry Dunn, officer who defended the US Capitol on Jan. 6, is running for Congress in Maryland

Harry Dunn announced his candidacy a day before the third anniversary of the violent attack at the Capitol by a mob of Donald Trump supporters.

2 years ago

A person wearing a face mask as a precaution against the coronavirus walks during a winter storm in Philadelphia
Weather
6abc

Tracking snow and rain as winter storm moves toward Philadelphia

A change to rain is expected for most of the region, with the peak of the storm between 4 p.m. and midnight.

2 years ago

Philadelphia street sweeping vehicles worked to clear debris from Columbus Blvd. after a storm brought heavy rain to the region and the Delaware River overflowed onto the road on December 18, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

The city of Philadelphia’s vehicle fleet is getting cleaner, but it has a long way to go

In 2023, the city reached a benchmark of nearly 250 electric vehicles. That’s out of a fleet of over 5,000 vehicles.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks in front of a U.S. flag
Politics & Policy

Biden campaigns in Montgomery County: ‘Democracy is on the ballot’

Biden spoke near Valley Forge before the third anniversary of the January 6 riot. He framed the 2024 election as a battle for democracy.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump points to supporters
Courts & Law

The Supreme Court will decide if Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots

The justices acknowledged the need to reach a decision quickly, as voters will soon begin casting presidential primary ballots across the country.

2 years ago

Philadelphia firefighters work at the scene of a deadly fire
Courts & Law

Civil rights lawsuit filed over 2022 Fairmount fire that killed 9 children and 3 adults

The federal lawsuit is against the Philadelphia Housing Authority and the city's Department of Human Services, as well as various officials of the agencies.

2 years ago

Ashley Yancey feeds her 11 month-old daughter Olivia as two-year old Oliver Tolvert looks on at right
Community

WIC helps moms and kids eat. But finding what you need isn’t always easy

Some states are working to expand access after vendors left due to changes in the WIC program or pandemic-related store closures.

2 years ago

A Block Island Wind Farm turbine operates
Science

Amidst market challenges for offshore wind, Delaware recommends flexibility for future state projects

Delaware report encourages the state to approach offshore wind with “flexibility” in an uncertain market.

2 years ago

Desks are spaced apart at an elementary school
Education

Poor schools are prepared to return to court if Pennsylvania budget falls short on funding plan

Public schools in Pennsylvania are currently underfunded by roughly $6.2 billion, according to the lawyers for the schools and public education advocates.

2 years ago

Biden speaking in front of the backdrop of a U.S. flag
Politics & Policy

President Joe Biden lambastes Trump for Jan. 6 Capitol riot, a day ‘we nearly lost America’

Biden is expected to lay out then-President Donald Trump's role in the insurrection, as a mob of the Republican's supporters overran the Capitol.

2 years ago

A painting of a violin visible in a window
Arts & Entertainment

National Liberty Museum amplifies the liberating power of music

The Old City museum explores the intimate, fraught connection between music and liberty.

2 years ago

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Cars at the intersection of Route 113 and Route 404
Community

Southern Delaware town embraces change as Georgetown population continues to grow

Georgetown’s growth is leading to big changes from new businesses and plans for a new highway overpass.

2 years ago

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A woman administers a rapid COVID-19 test.
Health

Respiratory illnesses are on the rise. Here’s where Philadelphians can find tests and other support services

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health operates five resource hubs across the city. They offer free COVID-19 tests and other health services.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

Person dies after being hit by train in University City; suspect in custody

One person is dead after being struck by a train at the 34th Street Station in University City on Thursday evening, police said.

2 years ago

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