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Steven Tyler (left) and Joe Perry of Aerosmith perform during night one of their ''Peace Out: The Farewell Tour'' on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Sweet emotion in Philadelphia as Aerosmith starts its farewell tour, and fans dream on

Get ready to say goodbye to one of America's greatest rock bands. Aerosmith has started their farewell tour, celebrating 50 years of some of the best classic rock ever created

2 years ago

U.S. guard Tyrese Haliburton (4) leads the team off the court after a loss to Lithuania in a Basketball World Cup second-round match in Manila, Philippines Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023
Community

U.S. falls to Lithuania at Basketball World Cup but still qualifies for Paris Olympics

The loss was the first for the U.S. in 10 games this summer, counting five exhibition games on the way to the World Cup.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm hits a home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023, in Milwaukee
Community

Bohm, Realmuto hit back-to-back homers as Phillies rally for 4-2 victory over Brewers

The Phillies snapped a three-game losing streak and maintained their 2 1/2-game lead over the Cubs in a crowded NL wild-card race.

2 years ago

The Acarajè Drum Community took center stage at Penn's Landing during the Brazilian Day Philadelphia event on Sunday
Community

On its 10th anniversary, Brazilian Day Philadelphia draws thousands to Penn’s Landing

Attendees were immersed in Brazilian cuisine, art, and music in celebration of Brazil’s independence and its cultural contributions to Philadelphia.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

4 confirmed sightings of escaped Chester County prisoner; residents urged to stay on alert

Danelo Cavalcante was spotted Saturday on surveillance video on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township.

2 years ago

smoke seen from a wildfire
Community
6abc

New Jersey wildfire possibly caused by plane crash grows to 831 acres, 70% contained

Officials say the wildfire has grown to 831 acres and is 70% contained, as of 10:30 a.m. Monday.

2 years ago

Julie Smith outside her home in Media, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

First annual EcoFest is coming to Media Borough

Transition Town Greater Media is hosting its first annual EcoFest on Sept. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Heritage Park in Media Borough.

2 years ago

Laurel Hill Cemetery mechanic Ed Bernstein checks under the hood of the 1947 Pontiac Superior hearse, FYNLRYD
Arts & Entertainment

Laurel Hill Cemetery has a hot rod hearse with the previous owner still inside

FYNLRYD has found its forever home parked just inside the gates of Laurel Hill East.

2 years ago

A prisoner who has escaped walks down the street.
Courts & Law

Convicted murderer who escaped Pennsylvania prison is spotted nearby on surveillance cameras

Authorities say a recently convicted murderer was spotted on residential surveillance cameras in an area not far from the prison.

2 years ago

Plants and flowers are shown near a building in a garden
Urban Planning

Delaware Nature Society receives federal dollars for Wilmington pollinator gardens

As the impacts from climate change loom, the Delaware Nature Society hopes community gardens can mitigate heat and stormwater.

2 years ago

A large mural painted on the side of a building
Community

The walls that speak: Philadelphia’s top triumphs and trials in street art

Though Philadelphia’s murals are staples of the city, not all of these artistic expressions are embraced with open arms.

2 years ago

students lining up outside of school
Education

74 Philly schools are dismissing students early Wednesday due to extreme heat

“It's really sad,” said one parent. “They can’t get a regular education. They should have gotten air conditioning years ago.”

2 years ago

Proud Boy member Ethan Nordean at the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol Riot
Courts & Law

Proud Boy convicted of helping spearhead Capitol attack ties Jan. 6 sentence record with 18 years

Ethan Nordean was one of several members convicted of spearheading an attack on the U.S. Capitol to try to prevent the peaceful transfer of power following the 2020 election.

2 years ago

Marty Small speaking at a podium, with other officials
Community

South Jersey leaders oppose proposal to shelter migrants at Atlantic City International Airport

The federally-owned facility is one of 11 sites suggested to New York City Mayor Eric Adams to send migrants, according to a news report.

2 years ago

Estella Wilmarth tends to a patient in the acute care unit
Health

Thomas Jefferson University launches new degree programs to increase the number of respiratory therapists in Philly

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that respiratory therapy jobs will grow 14% over the next decade.

2 years ago

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