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A pile of dumped tires
Politics & Policy
6abc

Bill aims to increase max penalty for illegal dumping in Philadelphia

The bill is aimed at businesses that dump illegally because the fines are cheaper than legal disposal fees.

2 years ago

Tucker Carlson on a golf course.
Courts & Law

Defamation suit produced trove of Tucker Carlson messages

His unexplained departure has turned a spotlight on what he said in depositions, emails, and text messages among the thousands of pages Dominion released.

2 years ago

Participants in The Welcoming Center's International Professionals Program pose during a ceremony celebrating the program
Community

Immigrants helped by The Welcoming Center in Philly are returning the favor

The Welcoming Center started by offering programs to help immigrants integrate in Philly. Now those immigrants are shaping its future.

2 years ago

A closeup of a 1953 East German Rheinmetall Gs typewriter, donated to a shop in South Philadelphia by Tom Hanks.
Community
6abc

Tom Hanks donates rare typewriter to South Philadelphia shop – and you can use it!

A shop in South Philadelphia is the latest to get a surprise box in the mail from the Oscar-winning actor.

2 years ago

The Walt Disney Co. logo appears on a screen above the floor of the New York Stock Exchange
Community

ESPN announces layoffs as part of cost cutting by Disney

Disney CEO Bob Iger announced in February that the company would reduce 7,000 jobs either through not filling positions or layoffs.

2 years ago

A flag bearing Temple University's logo flies at half-staff.
Education

Faculty union votes ‘no confidence’ against Temple University’s board of trustees chair and provost

81% of union faculty members endorsed the "no confidence" vote against the university provost and trustee chair amid concerns over campus safety and labor disputes.

2 years ago

Sarah has her mask knocked down by Gillagan the dog
Community

‘Everybody really stepped up’: ACCT Philly places 150+ dogs in new homes over the weekend

A recent surge of canine flu has presented a unique challenge for many animal rescues, but ACCT Philly says the crunch to get animals into stable homes is “urgent every day.”

2 years ago

Ed Sheeran performs at Z100's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball on Dec. 10, 2021, in New York
Courts & Law

Did Ed Sheeran hit pilfer Marvin Gaye classic? Trial to tell

The heirs of Gaye's co-writer of the 1973 soul classic, Ed Townsend, are suing Sheeran in a trial that started in Manhattan federal court Monday.

2 years ago

Olympic-medalist and former Moët Hennessy executive Herb Douglas attends the unveiling of artist Kadir Nelson's inspired art sculpture titled, ''The Major,'' at the World Trade Center
Community

1948 Olympic bronze medalist Herb Douglas dies at 101

The University of Pittsburgh, where Douglas starred on both the football and track teams before later serving in various roles for his alma mater, said Douglas died Saturday.

2 years ago

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan speaks at a press briefing at the White House in Washington
Politics & Policy

U.S. facilitating land evacuation of private citizens in Sudan

U.S. special operations forces carried out a precarious evacuation at the U.S. Embassy in Sudan on Sunday.

2 years ago

Bam Margera
Arts & Entertainment

‘Jackass’ star Bam Margera charged with punching brother

Margera is charged with simple assault, harassment, and four counts of terroristic threats. Margera then fled on foot, according to court documents.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts speaks with members of the media at the NFL football team's training facility in Philadelphia
Community

Eagles’ Hurts says big-money deal won’t change his mentality

Wearing a green suit and matching tie, Hurts spoke on Monday for the first time since agreeing with the Eagles last week on a five-year, $255 million deal.

2 years ago

Richard Lewis
Arts & Entertainment

Comedian Richard Lewis reveals he has Parkinson’s disease

Comedian Richard Lewis is retiring from stand-up following four surgeries and a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease.

2 years ago

Don Lemon
Arts & Entertainment

Don Lemon, longtime CNN host, out at cable news network

CNN host Don Lemon is out at the cable news network just two months after apologizing to viewers for on-air comments about Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley.

2 years ago

Tucker Carlson
Arts & Entertainment

Tucker Carlson out at FOX News

The network announced it has agreed to part ways with the prime-time host less than a week after settling a lawsuit over the network’s 2020 election reporting.

2 years ago

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