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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

warehouse on fire, with lots of black smoke.
Community
6abc

Massive fire at warehouse in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia placed under control

Some 140 firefighters battled the four-alarm blaze before it was placed under control around 11:20 a.m.

2 years ago

school building
Education
6abc

Henry Elementary school in Philadelphia to close due to asbestos; 5th one to close due to hazards

The school will be closed on Monday and will then shift to virtual learning for at least through May 5.

2 years ago

An overhead shot of the beach in Delaware.
Urban Planning

Georgetown invests in new housing developments as coastal workers look for rentals further inland

Georgetown is looking to curb the affordable housing crisis in coastal areas by offering assistance to young professionals.

2 years ago

Lili St. Queer And Sam Rise rehearse together.
Arts & Entertainment

Songs for a bookworm in drag: Musical on wheels to visit Free Library branches

The Bearded Ladies Cabaret partnered with the Free Library to develop a children's show about a worm living inside a banned book.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after being hurt during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets in Game 3 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series Thursday
Community

Sixers’ sweep gives Embiid time to heal up for second round

It’s now three straight years the All-Star center has missed at least one game for the Philadelphia 76ers at the most important time of the year.

2 years ago

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