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In this July 7, 2019 file photo, United States' Megan Rapinoe celebrates after scoring the opening goal from the penalty spot during the Women's World Cup final soccer match against The Netherlands at the Stade de Lyon in Decines, outside Lyon, France
Community

Morgan and Rapinoe selected for the U.S. Women’s World Cup roster

Eighteen-year-old Alyssa Thompson is among the 23 players selected for the United States team that will defend its title at the Women’s World Cup next month.

2 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court building
Courts & Law

Justice Alito accepted Alaska resort vacation from GOP donors, report says

A story published Wednesday by ProPublica states that in July 2008 Alito flew to a remote corner of Alaska aboard the private plane of businessman and GOP donor, Paul Singer.

2 years ago

A dragon lantern is lit up at the park.
Arts & Entertainment

Chinese Lantern Festival lights up Philadelphia’s Franklin Square with dragons, flowers, and performances

Artists used 20,000 square feet of silk and 16,000 feet of electric cables for the creations at Franklin Square for the Chinese Lantern Festival.

2 years ago

Revelers gather at the ancient stone circle Stonehenge to celebrate the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, near Salisbury, England, Wednesday, June 21, 2023. Druids, pagans, hippies, local residents, tourists and costumed witches and wizards have gathered around a prehistoric stone circle on a plain in southern England to express their devotion to the sun
Community

Antlers and fancy dress: Stonehenge welcomes 8,000 visitors for summer solstice

Druids, pagans, hippies, local residents and tourists celebrated for the night and greeted sunrise on Wednesday, which is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere.

2 years ago

Matt Platkin speaking at a podium
Courts & Law

Court temporarily allows part of New Jersey’s handgun carry law to remain in effect

The decision means handguns cannot be carried in places such as zoos, public parks, public libraries and museums, bars, and health care facilities.

2 years ago

Trump waves from the car
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania congressional delegation divided over Donald Trump indictment

Some of Trump’s most loyal supporters in the House have remained silent on the indictment.

2 years ago

(Tom Gralish/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Tax credits for Pa. families worth billions of dollars are on the table this budget season

The Pennsylvania legislature may expand the state’s child care tax credit and create a new program for working families based on the federal earned income tax credit.

2 years ago

Rescue boat
Community
6abc

Philadelphia University graduate Shahzada Dawood among those on board missing submersible

The billionaire father earned a Master of Science degree in Global Textile Marketing from Philadelphia University in 2000.

2 years ago

Members of City Council, gardeners, and advocates gathered to celebrate the lien buyback deal at Iglesias Gardens in North Philly Tuesday.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘We don’t have to be in jeopardy’: Philly gardeners cheer city deal to buy back liens

Community gardens on tax-delinquent land with privately held liens are considered particularly at risk for development.

2 years ago

U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester
Politics & Policy

Delaware’s 1st female and 1st Black member of Congress is now running for U.S. Senate

Outgoing U.S. Sen. Tom Carper has already endorsed U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester to replace him in the seat he has held since 2001.

2 years ago

Keir Bradford-Grey poses for a photo
Politics & Policy

Former Montco and Philly Chief Defender Keir Bradford-Grey is running for Pennsylvania attorney general

Bradford-Grey says she wants to look at public safety holistically, and address housing insecurity, climate, and access to quality health care.

2 years ago

OceanGate Expedition's Titan submersible is seen under water in 2021
Community

The U.S. Coast Guard is bringing in new ships and underwater vessels to search for lost submersible

Coast Guard officials said underwater noises were detected by a surveillance aircraft and officials are searching an area twice the size of Connecticut.

2 years ago

Headshot of Rob Coupe
Politics & Policy

Former top cop and corrections chief poised to become Delaware’s 1st weed czar

Marijuana legalization foe Gov. Carney adopted an “old-fashioned’’ approach by naming a law enforcement veteran to regulate the new legal industry.

2 years ago

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The skyline is reflected in the Schuylkill River as the sun rises over Philadelphia.
Health

How clinics in the Philadelphia area are dealing with a national shortage of penicillin

This injectable form of penicillin is a critical treatment for infections like syphilis, and could be in short supply for the rest of the year.

2 years ago

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A Luzerne County worker canvases ballots that arrived after closing of voting until Friday at 5 p.m. and postmarked by Nov. 3rd as vote counting in the general election continues, Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Probe blames Pa. county’s November ballot paper shortage on inexperience, poor training

The report released by Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce blames inexperienced supervisors for not providing enough of the right kind of paper.

2 years ago

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