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Council President Darrell Clarke
Politics & Policy

City Council advances Philly’s $6.2 billion budget deal

The spending plan uses the city's surplus to fund tax cuts and increased spending. There’s also room for the next mayor to make changes in 2024.

3 years ago

Civil rights demonstrators
Community

Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle

People at the epicenter of the fight for voting rights six decades ago are reflecting on the times and their struggles.

3 years ago

A number of fake fentanyl pills seized by DEA are displayed in a pile.
Courts & Law

‘Told you it was some fire’: Delaware fentanyl seller gets more than seven years in prison after deadly deal

The user wanted fentanyl, and paid with his life. Advocates and law enforcement agents agree the case illustrates the escalating dangers of fake pills.

3 years ago

A protester, holds a poster of Ajike Owens at the Marion County Courthouse, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Ocala, demanding the arrest of a woman who shot and killed Owens, a 35-year-old mother of four, last Friday night, June 2. Authorities came under intense pressure Tuesday to bring charges against a white woman who killed Owens, a Black neighbor, on her front doorstep, as they navigated Florida’s divisive stand your ground law that provides considerable leeway to the suspect in making a claim of self defense
Courts & Law

Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor appears in court, sheriff releases details of racist threats

Authorities say a white Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her Black neighbor told investigators she felt threatened by the victim and her young children.

3 years ago

People holding up a sign for Juneteenth
Community

The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday

Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday, and more about its history.

3 years ago

People wait in line to early vote for the U.S.
Politics & Policy

GOP set to encourage early voting, mail balloting after years of opposite messaging to its voters

After years of criticizing mail voting and so-called ballot harvesting as ripe for fraud, Republicans at the top of the party want to change course.

3 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania House OKs $100 million for adult mental health services

$34 million would go toward workforce development and retention in the behavioral health field, including training, paid internships, loan repayment, and tuition assistance.

3 years ago

Evan Milligan, Deuel Ross, Letetia Jackson, Terri Sewell, Janai Nelson
Courts & Law

Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case

The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case.

3 years ago

Trump at a rally
Courts & Law

Justice Dept. moves closer toward possible indictment of Trump in classified documents investigation

Prosecutors recently issued the Trump legal team a target letter, which is often but not always a precursor to criminal charges.

3 years ago

People walk on a street during a street festival.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Odunde, Havertown Irish Festival, Shania Twain, Queerapalooza in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

June 8-11: Odunde in Pa., Shania Twain in N.J., and Morris Day and The Time in Del. are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Scenes from a previous edition of Delco Day
Community

Delco Day is back. The celebration dedicated to Delaware County is for a good cause

The event’s proceeds go to the HEADstrong Foundation, which is a local nonprofit, supporting families dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

3 years ago

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Traffic moves along West Street past One World Trade Center, in this mirror image reflected in the facade of a building
Weather

Smoky haze blanketing U.S., Canada could last for days as wildfires rage, winds won’t budge

Across the eastern U.S., officials warned residents to stay inside and limit or avoid outdoor activities again Thursday.

3 years ago

A blurred image of an NYPD police car in motion.
Courts & Law

Stop and frisk is being used illegally in New York City, a new report shows. What lessons can Philly learn?

New York Police Department officers are not complying with federal legal standards for stop and frisk, according to a new report from a public oversight agency.

3 years ago

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hot blaring sun
Weather

PECO providing customers with energy-saving tips as Philly enters summer months

PECO recommends customers turn off unnecessary lighting, keep curtains closed, and clean their A/C air filters once a month.

3 years ago

The Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia skyline are shrouded in haze, Wednesday, June 7, 2023. Intense Canadian wildfires are blanketing the northeastern U.S. in a dystopian haze, turning the air acrid, the sky yellowish gray and prompting warnings for vulnerable populations to stay inside.
Science
6abc

Why is smoke from Canada impacting the Philadelphia region and when will it go away?

A Code Red Air Quality Alert will be in effect for Delaware Thursday, and Pennsylvania and New Jersey will be under a Code Orange.

3 years ago

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