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Trump speaks at a podium with gold sneakers in front of him
Politics & Policy

Trump hawks $399 branded shoes at ‘Sneaker Con’ in Philly, a day after $355 million ruling against him

Trump was met with loud boos as well as cheers at the Philadelphia Convention Center as he unveiled what he touted as the first official Trump footwear.

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Health
6abc

Temple University student leads research project to impact cultural education in medical field

They are determined to present the distinction between Black hairstyles and medical issues in scans to create a more inclusive medical knowledge in the future.

2 years ago

Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate
Courts & Law

Trump avoids ‘corporate death penalty’ in civil fraud case, but his business will still get slammed

Here is how the recent verdict is likely to impact Trump's business.

2 years ago

People standing together at a table at the Philly Beer Fest
Community

The inaugural Philly Beer Fest is raising money for Trauma Survivors Foundation

Profits from the first-ever Philly Beer Fest are going to support an organization that helps trauma survivors.

2 years ago

Trees covered with snow in Old City Philadelphia
Weather

Philly got 2 to 4 inches of snow. Cleanup is underway as conditions improve

Cleanup continues after the overnight snowstorm. Snow totals vary across the region.

2 years ago

A person crossing the street in front of Philadelphia City Hall with snow on the ground.
Weather
6abc

Winter snow storm blankets Philadelphia region: See snowfall totals

The accumulating snow came to an end early Saturday morning but the fresh snow is making for a good sledding or skiing holiday weekend.

2 years ago

Vintage photo of people dancing
Community

Philadelphia’s Black, queer history is rich, and these historians want more people to know about it

A pair of Philadelphia historians are working to amplify the lesser-known history of Black, queer figures of Philadelphia and keep their stories alive for the next generation.

2 years ago

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Shelves of merchandise at the Pennsylvania Wine and Liquor store in Seven Fields, Pa, are seen through the window
Community

Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board offering grants of up to $50,000 for campaigns to discourage underage alcohol use

The state agency that regulates alcohol beverage sales seeks to discourage dangerous and underage alcohol use as part of its mission.

2 years ago

Artist Stephen Talasnik stands within his sculpture, a glacier made of wood and bamboo
Science

An artist who grew up on the streets of Philadelphia returns with an ‘optimistic’ climate exhibit

Artist Stephen Talasnik’s bamboo sculpture tells the story of melting glaciers.

2 years ago

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Science

‘Long Live Sturgeon!’: WHYY, Academy of Natural Sciences host discussion on endangered fish

Scientists discussed the importance of protecting endangered species during an event hosted by WHYY and the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.

2 years ago

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Crime tape is seen in the area of a shooting in Philly
Community

Philadelphia traffic stop ends in gunfire; driver fatally wounded, officer injured

The names of the driver and the officer have not been released.

2 years ago

People hold candles at a vigil
Community

2 suspects charged in mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade

A mother of two was killed and 22 people were injured by gunfire Wednesday afternoon, when shots erupted amid the throng of fans gathered at a rally.

2 years ago

A closeup of Alexei Navalny
Politics & Policy

Russia’s prison service says that imprisoned opposition leader Alexei Navalny has died

Navalny had been behind bars since 2021, when he returned to Moscow after recuperating from nerve agent poisoning that he blamed on the Kremlin.

2 years ago

A close-up of Trump
Courts & Law

Donald Trump fraud verdict: $364 million penalty in civil fraud case

State lawyers alleged that Trump exaggerated his wealth by as much as $3.6 billion one year.

2 years ago

Various pieces of documents, programs, photos, films and posters from the annual Shiraz Arts Festival are on display
Arts & Entertainment

An Iranian arts festival was condemned by a fatwa 45 years ago. Its impact is now on view at Asian Arts Initiative

A groundbreaking Iranian cultural event fell to the Islamic Revolution. Now, the Philly arts center is remembering the Shiraz International Arts Fest.

2 years ago

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