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A close-up of children performing, wearing all green for St. Patrick's Day.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Patti LaBelle, Oscars Night Party, World Cafe Live Beer Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 9-12: “The Simon and Garfunkel Show” in Del., World Cafe Live Beer Fest in Philly, and Patti Labelle in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 years ago

Listen 5:30
A group of people march down a street in a protest for women's rights in Iran and Afghanistan and abortion rights in the U.S.
Community

Philadelphia protesters march for abortion rights on International Women’s Day

Dozens of protesters took to the streets of Philadelphia advocating for abortion rights and women’s rights abroad.

2 years ago

Listen 1:10
Several trash bags are in the foreground on the side of a road.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Kenney’s budget proposal is just a ‘Band-Aid’ for illegal dumping, advocates say

The proposal includes a new crew to clean up illegal dumping and more street sweeping. But advocates say this doesn’t get to the root of the problem.

2 years ago

Looking east toward City Hall from Eakins Oval.
Arts & Entertainment

Next Philly mayor should ‘believe in the possibility of the arts,’ cultural leaders say

Today, the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance is releasing a paper with five recommendations aimed at the 10 mayoral candidates.

2 years ago

Listen 4:01
Rowhomes are shown on a sunny day.
PlanPhilly
Community

Homes in Black neighborhoods in Philly are often undervalued by appraisers. Could a new virtual reality program help?

Advocates say home appraisal bias can be traced to the industry’s lack of diversity. They say having an alternative to apprenticeship hours could help.

2 years ago

Listen 5:40
A headshot of Brian Hughes
Politics & Policy

Mercer County Executive Hughes ends reelection campaign

The five-term incumbent ends his reelection bid after not securing his place on “the line.”

2 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy
6abc

“Meet The Next Mayor: Connect with the Candidates” event showcases mayoral candidates

Philadelphia mayoral candidates are participating in the "Meet The Next Mayor: Connect with the Candidates" forum on Wednesday.

2 years ago

Community
6abc

Man shot outside Philly school; 3 employees ‘lucky to be alive’ after bullets come through window

Philadelphia police are investigating after a person was shot outside of a school building on Wednesday afternoon.

2 years ago

Chinatown has been separated by the Vine Street Expressway since the 1980s. Officials are hoping money in the Infrastructure and jobs bill will be slated to cap the expressway
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly wants to ‘stitch’ together Chinatown by capping the Vine Street Expressway

The city has $4 million to plan and design a cap. It will have to apply for additional funding from the federal government to build it.

2 years ago

Mike Zabel speaks into a microphone.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. House lawmaker accused of sexual harassment says he will resign

Democrat Mike Zabel announced his decision in a letter to leadership hours after a fellow lawmaker publicly accused him of sexual harassment.

2 years ago

January 6th insurrectionists at the Capitol.
Politics & Policy

Tucker Carlson amplifies Jan. 6 lies with GOP-provided video

Fox News’ Tucker Carlson has launched an impassioned new effort to explain away the deadly Capitol attack.

2 years ago

Protesters march, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020, in Louisville, Ky. Authorities pleaded for calm while activists vowed to fight on Thursday in Kentucky’s largest city, where a gunman wounded two police officers during anguished protests following the decision not to charge officers for killing Breonna Taylor. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Courts & Law

DOJ says Louisville police had pattern of violating rights

The report said Louisville Police “discriminate against Black people in its enforcement activities,” uses excessive force and conducts searches based on invalid warrants.

2 years ago

wind farm in Atlantic City
Politics & Policy

New Jersey seeks more offshore wind projects; foes want halt

The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved a third solicitation of offshore wind projects Monday; three wind farms have already been approved.

2 years ago

A Voting station is visible in an empty room in Pennsylvania.
Politics & Policy

Who’s on the ballot in Pa.’s 2023 primary elections?

It’s clear those vying for a seat on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court or a term as Philadelphia’s mayor will face contested races in the primaries.

2 years ago

Building 21 in Philadelphia
Education
6abc

Superintendent: School District of Philadelphia knew about Building 21 asbestos issues years ago

Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington revealed Tuesday that officials knew about asbestos dangers inside West Oak Lane's Building 21 about two years ago.

2 years ago

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