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Commissioner Danielle Outlaw speaks at a podium. Mayor Jim Kenney and DA Larry Krasner look on behind her.
Community

Philadelphia police say Kingsessing mass shooting suspect was ‘shooting aimlessly’; Krasner, Kenney call for stricter gun legislation

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, District Attorney Larry Krasner, and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw expressed outrage and disgust about the tragedy.

2 years ago

People carry the U.S. flag as they walk by City Hall in the Fourth of July parade.
Community

Photos: Parade performers, spectators bid America ‘happy birthday’ in Philadelphia on Fourth of July

Philadelphia is called the Cradle of Liberty — and invites everyone to experience its history on Independence Day.

2 years ago

Musicians march in a parade.
Community

Glenside Fourth of July parade celebrates its 120th year — one of the longest running in the Philly region

Glenside, which lies within Cheltenham and Abington townships in Montgomery County, has dubbed itself as the “July Fourth capital of the East and beyond.”

2 years ago

Cyclists pose for a photo in front of Independence Mall on a sunny day.
Community

Cyclists end 700-mile commemorative journey at Independence Mall

Cyclists from the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance ended the 700-mile trek in Philadelphia on Monday.

2 years ago

Crebilly Farm
Urban Planning

Part 1 of push to save historic Crebilly Farm in Westtown is complete

Natural Lands announced the finalization of four conservation easements on 102 acres of the iconic property in Westtown Township.

2 years ago

Traffic on a highway in Delaware.
Politics & Policy

After an alarming number of traffic deaths, Delaware strengthens highway safety laws

The new laws include increased penalties for speeding and reckless driving, but lawmakers were unable to get a ban on open containers of alcohol approved.

2 years ago

An aerial view of Coatesville
Community

Chester County launches program to transport people to court appointments, recovery services

Chester County identified transportation as a major barrier to community members getting to problem-solving court appointments and recovery services.

2 years ago

Evidence markers litter the scene of a mass shooting in Philly on July 3, 2023.
Community
6abc

Names released of 5 people killed in Philadelphia mass shooting; sources ID suspect

The people killed range in age from 15 to 59. Two children were shot and wounded.

2 years ago

Close up hands of caregiver doctor helping old woman at clinic.
Health

New Pa. nursing home staffing requirements in effect, with more changes slated for 2024

New regulations require more direct care hours for residents and tighter staffing ratios at nearly 700 long-term care facilities statewide.

2 years ago

A scale replica of the construction of Carpenters' Hall is on display within the main room.
Community

A ‘uniquely Philadelphia place’: Carpenters’ Hall reopens to the public following preservation project, fire

Carpenters’ Hall is now open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free.

2 years ago

Dancers wait outside Memories in Margate for what could be a final dance at the Jersey Shore club
Community

‘Yon Teens’ say goodbye to Memories in Margate, and remember former owner Jerry Blavat

The Jersey Shore institution for more than a half-century seems doomed to the wrecking ball after the death of its owner Jerry Blavat.

2 years ago

Signage for LIV Golf is displayed during the pro-am round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, NJ. and The PGA Tour logo is shown during a press conference in Tokyo.
Politics & Policy

PGA Tour is sending 2 executives to a Senate hearing as LIV cites conflicts

The July 11 hearing is before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

2 years ago

People protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington
Courts & Law

Activists spurred by affirmative action ruling challenge legacy admissions at Harvard

Lawyers for Civil Rights, a nonprofit based in Boston, is filing the civil rights complaint on behalf of Black and Latino community groups in New England.

2 years ago

Moms for Liberty co-founde
Education

Moms for Liberty’s focus on school races nationwide, sets up political clash with teachers unions

The “parental rights” group Moms for Liberty is looking to expand its efforts to elect school board candidates in 2024 and beyond.

2 years ago

A performer is seen on the phone screen of a spectator of Philly's Wawa Welcome America July 4th concert
Community

‘Put the guns down’: Philly officials warn against using gunfire to celebrate Fourth of July

Last year, two police officers were grazed by bullets apparently fired into the air after the annual Fourth of July concert on the Parkway.

2 years ago

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