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Urban Planning

SEPTA unveils accessibility upgrades at Susquehanna-Dauphin station

The station underwent a nearly $24 million upgrade with two new elevators installed to accommodate travelers with special needs.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Dismantling of Wilmington’s NorthPak gang continues with two more members convicted of murder

Two years ago, prosecutors announced charges against 15 alleged members. To date, 13 have been convicted of gang-related crimes.

2 years ago

File photo: Janna Goliff, communications team co-lead (left) and Hanae Togami, member (right) with the Renter’s Justice Campaign protested the Landlord Tenant Office outside the municipal court building in Philadelphia on August 21, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Recent shootings spur Philly housing activists to protest for-profit evictions

The Landlord and Tenant Office has conducted evictions since the 1970s. Tenants and advocates say it’s time to get rid of it.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Trump and his allies double down on election lies after indictments for trying to undo 2020 results

Although Trump’s allegations have repeatedly been disproven — often by his own advisers — they’ve taken a firm hold among his party.

2 years ago

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Community
6abc

3 people injured, including 17-year-old, in North Philly shooting

Police said dozens of juveniles were seen fleeing the scene as they arrived.

2 years ago

Smithfield, R.I.'s Brayden Castellone (15) slides safely into third base under the tag of Media, Pa.'s Patrick Diedrich
Community
6abc

Media falls to Rhode Island baseball team 7-2 in Little League World Series elimination game

On Sunday, the Phillies superstars were cheering on the kids in Williamsport before it was their turn to play.

2 years ago

SEPTA bus passes through the intersection of N 17th and JFK Boulevard.
Community

City of Philadelphia employees are the latest to join free SEPTA Key program

The city hopes the move will help prioritize mass transit, reduce traffic congestion, and improve service reliability.

2 years ago

Atwood ''Kip'' Forten Jacobs, the great-great-great-great-grandson of James Forten, pages through the family Bible
Community

Historic family Bible donated to the Museum of the American Revolution

The historic book will help the museum show how the long tail of Revolutionary ideology carried through generations after the war.

2 years ago

Jaqueline Benitez, who depends on SNAP benefits to help pay for food, shops for groceries at a supermarket
Health

Food insufficiency rates jump among SNAP recipients after expanded pandemic benefits end, Penn study finds

People and families who rely on food stamps experienced a 21% increase in food insufficiency when pandemic-era benefits ended.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

17-year-old killed after shooting erupts at unsanctioned car meet in Delaware

After the shooting, the crowd dispersed, and the unknown suspects fled the scene.

2 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden reacts during Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 18, 2022, in Philadelphia.
Community

NBA investigating reasons behind Harden calling 76ers president Morey a liar, AP source says

The league likely would seek to determine whether any promises were made to Harden that would have been in violation of salary cap rules.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

Suspects sought in smash and grab at Philadelphia Mills Mall

Police scrambled to evacuate the mall after getting the call around 7:20 p.m. Saturday.

2 years ago

File photo: Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra perform. (Chris Lee for Philadelphia Orchestra)
Arts & Entertainment

Union for Philadelphia Orchestra musicians authorize strike if talks break down

Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians said Sunday that 95% of voting members approved the strike authorization a day earlier.

2 years ago

A child plays in the rain, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Los Angeles.
Weather

Tropical Storm Hilary makes landfall along Mexico’s Baja coast, carrying deluge to California

It's no longer a hurricane but still carries so much rain that forecasters say “catastrophic and life-threatening.”

2 years ago

Team Spain celebrates after winning the Women's World Cup soccer final against England at Stadium Australia in Sydney, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023
Community

Spain wins its 1st Women’s World Cup title, beating England 1-0 in the final

La Roja's first major international trophy made Spain the first European team to win the Women’s World Cup since Germany in 2007.

2 years ago

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