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In a male-dominated construction industry, this Philly woman seeks to empower others
Monica Miraglilo worked her way into the construction industry after a career in modeling. Now she wants to empower other women to join her.
2 years ago
Lower Merion police release body camera video after officer uses Taser during traffic stop
A Lower Merion Township police officer will be facing disciplinary review in connection with a controversial traffic stop in which a woman was tased.
2 years ago
Central Bucks teachers protest flurry of ‘anti-LGBTQ’ policies and directives
Central Bucks educators, students, and parents rallied outside the administration’s meeting about a policy that bans Pride flags and other inclusive classroom decor.
2 years ago
Listen 1:41Prosecutors accuse Philly man of Illegally assembling assault weapons
Luis Soto is accused of buying gun parts with a fake name and using those pieces to produce untraceable assault weapons.
2 years ago
Kensington’s Esperanza Health Center eyes expansion, new wellness center
Kensington-area medical facility Esperanza Health Center plans to expand its health and behavioral services, as well as a newly built community wellness center.
2 years ago
Armed man shot by security officer outside federal courthouse in Philadelphia
Federal authorities are investigating an incident involving a man who was shot by a court security officer after they say he waved “sharp-edged” weapons towards the officer.
2 years ago
76 Carriage Company suspended rides as they look to find new stables. Animal rights advocates want the rides banned by the city.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania received $350 million in federal assistance to aid homeowners; the money must be spent by September 2025.
2 years ago
Shapiro takes oath of office to become 48th Pa. governor
Shapiro will be the first governor of Pennsylvania since 1966 to be elected to succeed a member of his own party.
2 years ago
Delaware officials to testify under oath at state Senate hearing on lead pollution in schools
As Delaware conducts a second round of lead testing in K-12 schools, officials face questions over their botched handling of the first.
2 years ago
Listen 1:45At Philly’s Bluver Theatre, a play about drug overdose deaths is on a grim timer
A documentary play at Louis Bluver Theatre is abruptly interrupted every 5 minutes and 39 seconds by another overdose death. That rate is quickening.
2 years ago
Listen 1:29New Philly police academy graduates won’t be enough to make up for attrition
Those leaving the force are expected to exceed the number of newly hired and trained cops by the end of the year.
2 years ago
Listen 1:04Volunteers tackle short-dumping along Tacony Creek
Hundreds of tires, a deflated soccer ball, and a bag of bones are just some of the items cleaned up as part of the King Day of Service in North Philadelphia.
2 years ago
On King’s holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words
The Rev. Bernice King said leaders — especially politicians — too often cheapen her father’s legacy into a “comfortable and convenient King” offering easy platitudes.
2 years ago
Secrecy has dominated Shapiro’s transition to Pa. governor. It may be a sign of what’s to come
The incoming Democratic governor had transition advisors sign NDAs, and isn’t sharing which private donors are paying for his inauguration.
2 years ago