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SAG-AFTRA rally at city hall
Arts & Entertainment

Philly unions rally to show solidarity for actors, writers, and others striking against the studios

The City Hall rally was part of a nationwide effort to garner support for the work stoppage.

3 years ago

A shopkeeper watches a news channel airing news regarding people trapped in a cable car, at his shop in Lahore, Pakistan, Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. A cable car carrying six children and two adults dangled hundreds of meters (feet) above the ground in a remote part of Pakistan after it broke on Tuesday, trapping the occupants for hours before rescuers arrived in helicopters to try to free them.
Community

Rescuers save 8 people trapped in cable car dangling above canyon in Pakistan

The six children and two adults became trapped when a cable snapped while they were crossing a river canyon.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia 76ers' James Harden reacts during Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 18, 2022, in Philadelphia
Community

James Harden fined $100,000 for public comments about status with 76ers

The league talked to Harden as part of its investigation and confirmed that his comments referenced Harden’s belief that the 76ers would not grant his request for a trade.

3 years ago

Donald Trump speaking at a campaign rally
Politics & Policy

How Trump’s attacks on prosecutors build on history of using racist language and stereotypes

The rhetoric is a reminder of Trump's tendency to use coded racial messaging as a signal to supporters, an approach he has deployed over several decades.

3 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philly has hundreds of city job vacancies. Kenney joins union leaders to call for applicants

From 911 operators and water department employees to sanitation workers and airport employees, the city is desperately seeking workers.

3 years ago

Seiko Dailey, head chef and owner of Maido, laughs as she prepares orders in the kitchen
Community

At Maido, it’s been 20 years of serving Japanese food, culture, and connection

The specialty shop offers a bridge not only to cuisine, but to a broader cultural community.

3 years ago

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(Chester County Color 5k Run/Walk)
Community

Chester County sets October date for Color 5K to combat opioid epidemic

Proceeds from this year’s Color 5K will go towards Chester County’s Community Outreach Prevention and Education program.

3 years ago

Colonial School district school bus
Education

Colonial School District secures transformative $3.6 million federal grant to improve student well-being

Through the Return to Learn initiative, the district will enhance support for students facing challenges and high-risk situations.

3 years ago

A photo of the Dragway fire in Waterford Township, N.J.
Community
6abc

Wildfire near Atco Dragway spreads to 1,500 acres, is 75% contained: N.J. Forest Fire Service

This is the thirteenth wildfire to break out in New Jersey this season, officials say.

3 years ago

File photo: Former President Donald Trump is escorted to a courtroom, April 4, 2023, in New York.
Courts & Law

Trump says he will surrender Thursday on Georgia charges tied to efforts to overturn 2020 election

“Can you believe it? I’ll be going to Atlanta, Georgia, on Thursday to be ARRESTED,” Trump wrote on his social media network, hours after his bond was set at $200,000.

3 years ago

election worker fixing a voting machine
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. will track voting machine malfunctions under new settlement with election security groups

The Pa. Department of State has reached an agreement with advocates after they raised concerns in 2019 about a voting machine that glitched in its first year.

3 years ago

ribbon cutting
Urban Planning

SEPTA unveils accessibility upgrades at Susquehanna-Dauphin station

The station underwent a nearly $24 million upgrade with two new elevators installed to accommodate travelers with special needs.

3 years ago

crime scene
Courts & Law

Dismantling of Wilmington’s NorthPak gang continues with two more members convicted of murder

Two years ago, prosecutors announced charges against 15 alleged members. To date, 13 have been convicted of gang-related crimes.

3 years ago

File photo: Janna Goliff, communications team co-lead (left) and Hanae Togami, member with the Renter’s Justice Campaign protested the Landlord Tenant Office outside the municipal court building in Philadelphia on Aug. 21, 2023.
PlanPhilly
Community

Recent shootings spur Philly housing activists to protest for-profit evictions

The Landlord and Tenant Office has conducted evictions since the 1970s. Tenants and advocates say it’s time to get rid of it.

3 years ago

Trump wearing a MAGA hat
Courts & Law

Trump and his allies double down on election lies after indictments for trying to undo 2020 results

Although Trump’s allegations have repeatedly been disproven — often by his own advisers — they’ve taken a firm hold among his party.

3 years ago

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