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Israeli soldiers travel on an army armored personnel carrier (APC) near the Israeli-Gaza border as smoke rises to the sky in the Gaza Strip, seen from southern Israel, Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Community

Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 25,000 while Israel announces the death of another hostage

The level of death, destruction and displacement from the war is without precedent in the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

2 years ago

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Community
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Hatboro man charged with killing neighbor after feud over loud snoring

A man is accused of stabbing to death a neighbor with whom he had long feuded over the accused man's loud snoring that could be heard through a wall connecting their homes.

2 years ago

Mikaya
Community

Foster care experience, childhood abuse and trauma can affect housing stability, experts say

Nearly 60% of youth identified as “homeless” have experienced foster care, abuse or domestic violence, experts say.

2 years ago

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BOILWATER
Weather

Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Montgomery County

Pennsylvania American Water reported that the issue was resolved and chlorine levels have returned to normal.

2 years ago

Blue Mountain 2
Community

After a two-year snow lull, Delaware Valley ski resorts are celebrating and opening more trails

Skiers, snowboarders and snow-tubers are hitting the slopes after the big snowstorm.

2 years ago

The Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia during a snow storm on Jan. 19, 2024.
Weather

Black ice and bitter winds left from snowstorm’s aftemath. Here’s the latest forecast

The combination of black ice and cold winds may cause problems for commutes throughout the day.

2 years ago

classroom
Education

New Jersey finds way to fund charter school buildings

A bill that reshapes the School Development Authority establishes a low-interest program for charter schools for their building needs.

2 years ago

Heavy, wet snow falls on Moorestown, N.J.
Weather

Photo essay: The Philly region sees its first real snowfall

The snow drought in the Philadelphia area finally came to an end after 715 days.

2 years ago

Jalen Hurts speaking at a podium
Community

Philadelphia Eagles face an uncertain offseason following their late-season collapse

There was no update on the fate of Sirianni or any members of his staff after a 10-1 start to a win-or-bust season ended with a 1-6 finish that included a playoff loss.

2 years ago

A closeup of a protester's open carry gun
Courts & Law

Pennsylvania can’t stop young adults from openly carrying guns during emergencies, U.S. court rules

The 3rd U.S. Circuit judges, in a 2-1 decision found that 18- to 20-year-olds enjoy the same Second Amendment rights as other citizens, just as they do the right to vote.

2 years ago

Unplowed streets are seen in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

More than 1,400 Philadelphians are asking for help with snow, ice removal — with more to come

Requests were already pouring in after Philly’s first storm this week. Here’s what you need to know about snow and ice removal, and who’s responsible.

2 years ago

Hosptial building
Science

Penn researchers’ experiment shows how pigs could help people who have liver failure

Surgeons externally attached a pig liver to a brain-dead human body and watched it successfully filter blood.

2 years ago

State Sen. Doug Mastriano
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

What’s next for the Jan. 6th ethics complaint against Doug Mastriano

Mastriano is the subject of a new ethics complaint that alleges he helped incite the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former President Donald Trump.

2 years ago

The gate outside the New Jersey Training School
Politics & Policy

N.J. governor renews vows to close detention center where 50 men say they were sexually abused as boys

U.S. Justice Department reports alleged high rates of sexual abuse at the facility, and the state determined the facility should close in 2018.

2 years ago

MMR — the modern combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella — provides stronger, longer-lasting protection against measles than the stand-alone measles vaccine typically given in the U.S. in the early 1960s. (Eric Risberg/AP Photo)
Health

Measles cases are rising in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that spreads through the air. Experts say vaccination is the greatest tool in preventing an outbreak’s spread.

2 years ago

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