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Weather

Ophelia’s remnants continue to damage N.J. and Del. beaches with flooding and erosion

Remnants of Tropical Storm Ophelia continue to cause high winds, flooding, and beach erosion along the Delaware and New Jersey beaches.

2 years ago

Police footage of officer assaulting teenager
Courts & Law

A ‘ding, dong, ditch’ prank was played on a Delaware trooper. Prosecutors say he then fractured the eye socket of a handcuffed teen who kicked his door

Cpl. Dempsey Walters was suspended the day after the alleged crimes last month. The indictment said one teen victim had nothing to do with the prank.

2 years ago

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Trump speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

Judge rules Donald Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built real estate empire

The ruling resolves the key claim in Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit, but six others remain.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden joins striking United Auto Workers on the picket line
Politics & Policy

Biden urges striking auto workers to ‘stick with it’ in picket line visit unparalleled in history

Labor historians say they cannot recall an instance when a sitting president has joined an ongoing strike, even during the tenures of the more ardent pro-union presidents.

2 years ago

Striking writers take part in a rally in front of Paramount Pictures studio, Tuesday, May 2, 2023, in Los Angeles. A tentative deal was reached, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, to end Hollywood’s writers strike after nearly five months.
Politics & Policy

Striking Hollywood actors vote to authorize new walkout against video game makers

The announcement came ahead of more talks planned for Tuesday.

2 years ago

The Amazon logo is photographed at the Vivatech show in Paris, on June 15, 2023
Courts & Law

Amazon sued by FTC and 17 states over allegations it inflates online prices and overcharges sellers

The complaint is the result of a years-long investigation into Amazon’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against the company.

2 years ago

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., leaves the chamber at the Capitol in Washington, Sept. 19, 2023.
Politics & Policy

Congress is moving into crisis mode as time runs short to avoid a government shutdown

The House is expected to vote Tuesday on a package of government funding bills, but it’s not at all clear that McCarthy has the support needed.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, center, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.
Community

The Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ is becoming the NFL’s most unstoppable play

It almost always works. Even when it doesn’t, the Eagles do it again.

2 years ago

Rob Matzie speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. bills to respond to Swiftie ticket woes could have unintended consequences, advocates warn

The bills would ban bots and restrict speculative ticketing, but consumer groups warn they could hurt concertgoers’ ability to buy and sell tickets on the secondary market.

2 years ago

Hunter Biden (left), son of President Joe Biden, and Rudy Giuliani
Courts & Law

Hunter Biden sues Rudy Giuliani and another lawyer over accessing and sharing of his personal data

The lawsuit is the latest in a new strategy by Hunter Biden to strike back against Republican allies of Donald Trump who have traded and passed around his private data

2 years ago

Artworks from the Barkley L. Hendricks exhibition are displayed on Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 at The Frick Madison in New York. Hendricks, who died in 2017, is the first artist of color to have a solo exhibit at the Frick. ''Barkley L. Hendricks: Portraits at the Frick'' is open now through Jan. 7, 2024.
Arts & Entertainment

Pioneering Black portraitist Barkley L. Hendricks is first artist of color to get solo show at Frick

Born in Philadelphia, Hendricks studied at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and later attended Yale’s school of art.

2 years ago

Temple University in North Philadelphia
Education

Temple names Richard Englert interim president in wake of Epps’ death

The university expects to complete its search for a new president by spring 2024.

2 years ago

Rite Aid store
Community
6abc

Rite Aid pharmacy chain plans to close hundreds of stores as part of bankruptcy plan

Rite Aid, which is now based in Philadelphia, has nearly 2,100 stores nationwide.

2 years ago

Mark Dial walking into courthouse
Courts & Law

Judge dismisses all charges against Philly police officer Mark Dial after Eddie Irizarry killing

Dial was suspended after officials said he refused to cooperate with investigators. Police said Dial was fired in mid-September.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts reacts before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.
Community

Jalen Hurts throws for TD, runs for another as Eagles thump Buccaneers 25-11 to remain unbeaten

Hurts also led on his team on a game-ending drive that lasted more than nine minutes. The defending NFC champions are off to a 3-0 start in consecutive seasons for the first t

2 years ago

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