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Philadelphia police seize guns and $1.4 million in street drugs during 3-day operation in Kensington
The joint operation between local police and federal agencies including the FBI and DEA was targeted to Kensington’s open-air drug market.
3 years ago
Demand is set to swamp Pa.’s Whole-Home Repairs Program as some rural counties are left out
Homeowners in three rural Pa. counties can’t receive funds from a new home repair grant program, after local officials opted out.
3 years ago
White Florida woman charged with manslaughter in shooting of Black neighbor
Susan Lorincz was arrested earlier this month following the fatal shooting of Ajike Owens in Ocala, Florida.
3 years ago
Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ club mass killer gets life in prison, victim says ‘devil awaits’ defendant
Victims in last year's attack called Aldrich a “monster” who hunted down LGBTQ+ patrons. Aldrich pleaded guilty during a Monday court hearing.
3 years ago
Weather forecast: Munch of area under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
A severe thunderstorm alert has been issued for the threat of severe storms this monday afternoon, lasting well into the evening.
3 years ago
Supreme Court lets lawsuits over team doctor’s sexual abuse proceed against Ohio State
Ohio State University had urged the court to review an appeals court ruling that revived lawsuits after they had been dismissed.
3 years ago
Fox News unveils primetime lineup with Jesse Watters in Tucker Carlson’s former time slot
“Jesse Watters Primetime" will begin at 8 p.m. Eastern on July 17 as part of a revamped weekly nighttime lineup on Fox News.
3 years ago
90,000 Pennsylvanians have lost Medicaid coverage since the end of pandemic-era rule
According to data the state shares with the federal government, nearly 20% of Pennsylvanians who had to renew their Medical Assistance coverage have lost it.
3 years ago
Crews battle 2-alarm fire in North Philadelphia furniture store
The fire started just before noon Monday near American and Huntingdon streets.
3 years ago
Flight canceled amid bad weather? What you need to know about rebooking, refunds and more
Thousands of air travelers faced flight cancellations and delays this weekend and Monday as thunderstorms rolled in across the U.S. East Coast and Midwest.
3 years ago
SEPTA awarded $80M in federal funds for bus facilities upgrades
The money will cover upgrades at six bus maintenance facilities across the city — accounting for 67% of its fleet, with the goal of SEPTA having a zero-emission buses.
3 years ago
New Jersey breweries want fewer restrictions but are up against the clock
The state Senate will consider a measure on Monday lifting some restrictions on breweries like a ban on serving food.
3 years ago
Philadelphia City Council members want to ban ski masks in public places following a new SEPTA policy. Experts say it could have harmful consequences for Black youth.
3 years ago
‘Sublime’ folk sculptures by William Edmondson at the Barnes Foundation
Eight decades after his landmark exhibition at MOMA, William Edmondson’s “Monumental Vision” gets refreshed at the Barnes.
3 years ago
Listen 1:171 year after Dobbs, Pa. clinicians say it’s time to revise the state’s physician-only abortion law
Pennsylvania law only allows physicians to perform abortions. Advanced practice clinicians say they want to be able to do the same.
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