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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Alvin Ailey, Philly Home + Garden Show, Bierfest, and the Harlem Globetrotters in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 23 - Feb. 26: The Brit Pack in Del., Bierfest in Philly, and “Unfinished Women” in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 years ago

Listen 6:30
An ice skater and performer clutches the side of the ice skating rink on a sunny day.
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

This Philly drag show tackles climate change — on ice

Performers hope audiences leave the show feeling “energized and curious” about climate solutions.

2 years ago

Listen 5:05
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw speaks with members of the media during a news conference in Philadelphia, Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Outlaw announced she plans to suspend and fire the plainclothes officer who fired the fatal shot that killed a fleeing 12-year-old Thomas Siderio Jr. last week
Courts & Law

Philly Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw defends her approach to gun violence on IG Live session

Gun violence activist Pastor Carl Day hosted an IG Live chat with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw Wednesday. Outlaw defended her work despite recent public criticism.

2 years ago

Kenyetta Overton, the director of the Murals of the Mind Project, talks to attendees
Community

Gun Violence Prevention Summit at West Philly Masjid connects over 50 young people to resources

Presented by The Charles Foundation, speakers included State Senator Vincent Hughes, Power of Paint, and more.

2 years ago

The Building and Construction Trades Council endorsed Cherelle Parker in the Philadelphia mayoral race
Politics & Policy

Parker gets her first endorsement in Philly mayoral race from Building Trades union

The union’s endorsement of Parker comes without support of the powerful electricians union, who abstained from the vote as they ponder who to support.

2 years ago

Rapper Nipsey Hussle attends an NBA basketball game between the Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks in Oakland, Calif.
Courts & Law

Nipsey Hussle’s killer gets 60 years to life in prison

The sentence was handed down Wednesday to 33-year-old Eric R. Holder Jr. A jury in July found Eric R. Holder Jr. guilty of first-degree murder of the 33-year-old Hussle.

2 years ago

A group of people pose for a photo.
Community

N.J. Gov. Murphy honors four-time Olympic runner, bus boycott organizer, and Newark’s first Black woman city council member

Gov. Murphy also announced initiatives he said will positively impact communities of color across the state.

2 years ago

members of UDTJ
Community

Delaware County plans first-ever LGBTQ Pride parade

Delaware County will hold its first Pride parade in Media. It will hold the festival in Upper Darby the following weekend.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro waving to the crowd
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Shapiro admin contends taking Super Bowl tickets from group that gets state money didn’t violate governor’s own gift ban

Team Pennsylvania paid for Shapiro and his staff’s flights, lodging, and tickets to the game.

2 years ago

A Palestinian gestures to Israeli military vehicles during clashes in the West Bank city of Nablus
Community

10 Palestinians killed, scores hurt in Israel West Bank raid

Over 50 Palestinians have been killed in the West Bank and east Jerusalem since the start of 2023.

2 years ago

Significant damage could be seen in part of Mercer County, New Jersey after a tornado on Tuesday afternoon. (6abc)
Weather
6abc

NWS confirms tornado hit Mercer County

Significant damage could be seen in parts of West Windsor and Lawrence townships.

2 years ago

Tucker Carlson speaking with Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr.
Politics & Policy

McCarthy gives Carlson access to Jan. 6 footage, raising alarms

The hard-right political commentator said his team is spending the week at the Capitol pouring through the video and preparing to reveal their findings to his viewers.

2 years ago

A view from the sidewalk of a red-brick building with a sign that reads Spanish American Civic Association.
Community
WITF

A group of bilingual trade schools in central Pa. gets $5 million

The Spanish-American Civic Association hopes to secure more funding in the future by demonstrating its success alleviating poverty.

2 years ago

Marian Moskowitz (left) and Josh Maxwell
Politics & Policy

Chester County’s first Democratic majority declares reelection bid for commissioners board

Commissioners Josh Maxwell and Marian Moskowitz secured the first Democratic majority on Chester County’s Board of Commissioners in 2019. They’re looking to repeat.

2 years ago

People walk by signs emblazoned with Temple's logo.
Community
6abc

TUGSA votes down tentative agreement with Temple University; strike continues

TUGSA has been negotiating with the administration for higher wages, better benefits and improved working conditions.

2 years ago

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