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Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks after he was chosen as the Republicans latest nominee for House speaker at a Republican caucus meeting at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
Politics & Policy

Mike Johnson, a staunch conservative from Louisiana, is elected House speaker with broad GOP support

Johnson picked up an important nod of support ahead of the vote from Donald Trump.

3 years ago

Dog in a shelter
Community
6abc

Gov. Shapiro signs bill requiring all dogs to be licensed at time of purchase

The license cost will increase to $8.50 come March of next year.

3 years ago

Smoke rises after an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza Strip in Rafah, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. (AP Photo/Hatem Ali)
Politics & Policy

UN warns Gaza blockade could force it to sharply cut relief operations as bombings rise

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has warned that without immediate deliveries of fuel it will soon have to sharply cut back relief operations across the Gaza Strip.

3 years ago

T shirt for Gregory's Taco Tuesday
Community
6abc

Taco Bell wins fight to free use of ‘Taco Tuesday’ after N.J. restaurant forfeits rights to trademark

Gregory's Restaurant and Bar in Somers Point has now officially forfeited its rights to the term after four decades.

3 years ago

File photo: Richard Roundtree attends the premiere of ''Shaft'' on June 10, 2019, in New York. Roundtree, the trailblazing Black actor who starred as the ultra-smooth private detective “Shaft” in several films beginning in the early 1970s, has died. Roundtree died Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, at his home in Los Angeles, according to his longtime manager. He was 81.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Shaft’ star Richard Roundtree, considered the first Black action movie hero, has died at 81

Roundtree was considered as the “first Black action hero.”

3 years ago

Doylestown Hospital sign
Courts & Law

Former Doylestown Hospital director charged with stealing $600,000 from charity account

The investigation began in January 2022 when the hospital's Board of Directors reported receiving insufficient funds charges on an account they were unaware was open.

3 years ago

Mark Dial walking into courthouse
Courts & Law

Murder charges reinstated against former Philly cop Mark Dial in death of Eddie Irizarry

The decision comes after all charges against Dial were dropped by a Municipal Court judge last month.

3 years ago

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A New Castle County police officer processes a recovered stolen care in search of evidence.
Community

Fueled by ‘Kia Boys’ videos and social media, car thefts skyrocket in Delaware

The state’s three largest police agencies report big upticks in stolen vehicles. Authorities say many culprits exploit vulnerabilities in Kias and Hyundais.

3 years ago

Listen 1:49
A statue of a baseball player is seen against the night sky
Community

Phillies come shy of second-straight World Series appearance, fall to Diamondbacks in Game 7 of NLCS

“We're not fair-weather fans,” said one fan outside Citizens Bank Park Tuesday night. “We're gonna be with you through tough times.”

3 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper reacts after flying out to end the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 7 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Philadelphia Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community

Phillies stunned by Diamondbacks 4-2 in Game 7 of NLCS

Arizona plays the Texas Rangers in the World Series, with Game 1 set for Friday night at Globe Life Field.

3 years ago

A Panera Bread logo is attached to the outside of a Panera Bread restaurant location, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Westwood, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Courts & Law

Panera Bread sued for the death of a Penn Student after drinking its ‘Charged Lemonade’

The parents of Sarah Katz are suing Panera Bread for the death of their daughter late last year.

3 years ago

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Sister duo WeRRedemption performed at the finale of WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise gospel competition on Saturday. (Zane Irwin/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition celebrates the legacy of gospel music in Philadelphia

The grand finale of WHYY’s Lifting Voices in Praise competition showcased gospel’s rich history, thriving present, and bright future in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

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Opponents of the proposed 76ers arena in Chinatown display signs in City Council chambers
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

South Philly and Center City groups announce opposition to Sixers’ arena proposal

The independent groups said they want City Council to stop the billion-dollar project from moving forward.

3 years ago

Maria Battista (Via candidate website)
Politics & Policy

Candidate for Pennsylvania appeals court in November election struck by car while placing yard signs

Maria Battista's campaign said she was released Monday after being treated for minor injuries, including a hairline fracture of her collarbone.

3 years ago

Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., arrives as Republicans meet to decide who to nominate to be the new House speaker, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.
Politics & Policy

Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination

He reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the House denied him the votes he would need.

3 years ago

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