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Community

The walls that speak: Philadelphia’s top triumphs and trials in street art

Though Philadelphia’s murals are staples of the city, not all of these artistic expressions are embraced with open arms.

3 years ago

students lining up outside of school
Education

74 Philly schools are dismissing students early Wednesday due to extreme heat

“It's really sad,” said one parent. “They can’t get a regular education. They should have gotten air conditioning years ago.”

3 years ago

Proud Boy member Ethan Nordean at the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol Riot
Courts & Law

Proud Boy convicted of helping spearhead Capitol attack ties Jan. 6 sentence record with 18 years

Ethan Nordean was one of several members convicted of spearheading an attack on the U.S. Capitol to try to prevent the peaceful transfer of power following the 2020 election.

3 years ago

Marty Small speaking at a podium, with other officials
Community

South Jersey leaders oppose proposal to shelter migrants at Atlantic City International Airport

The federally-owned facility is one of 11 sites suggested to New York City Mayor Eric Adams to send migrants, according to a news report.

3 years ago

Estella Wilmarth tends to a patient in the acute care unit
Health

Thomas Jefferson University launches new degree programs to increase the number of respiratory therapists in Philly

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that respiratory therapy jobs will grow 14% over the next decade.

3 years ago

A close-up of a person's hand holding up a vial of insulin.
Health

Inflation Reduction Act program caps insulin cost for some Medicare patients

Philly hospital leaders, city officials look to spread the word about changes to insulin costs for Medicare patients under the Inflation Reduction Act.

3 years ago

diorama of cilvil war reenactment with cats
Arts & Entertainment
Spotlight PA

Cats and cannons collide at Gettysburg’s feline-themed Civil War museum

The Civil War Tails museum of Gettysburg, Pa., uses handmade cat figurines and dioramas to portray pivotal battle moments.

3 years ago

A prisoner who has escaped walks down the street.
Courts & Law

A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania and wanted in Brazil remains at large after prison escape

A man convicted of murder in Pennsylvania for the fatal stabbing his ex-girlfriend remains at large, a day after he escaped from a county jail.

3 years ago

a dog running in a park
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s FDR Park gets federal grant for stream and wetland restoration

$1.5 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help fund work in the natural areas of FDR Park, part of a $250 million park renovation.

3 years ago

Land-based windmills turn in the wind in Atlantic City, N.J., on April 28, 2022.
Science

Major offshore wind developer says financial difficulties will delay New Jersey project

The Danish company Orsted said high-interest rates and supply chain issues will cause delays at three major offshore wind projects.

3 years ago

Joseph Ahmed rehearses his solo show ''Half Magic,'' about unpacking his mixed-race childhood, at the Fidget Space, one of the stages of the Cannonball Festiva
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Fringe hubs are expanding exponentially. Is this the future of theater?

The Cannonball Festival now hosts half of the Fringe Festival. Its model of cooperative performance could be the future of theater.

3 years ago

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The boardwalk in Wildwood, N.J. on August 10, 2022 (
Money

Key indicators show summer delivering a mixed bag to Jersey Shore economy

Overall numbers are better than 2019, but brick-and-mortar gaming revenues were down compared to last year.

3 years ago

Marchers hold signs and stand in front of a row of police officers outside of the district headquarters.
Community

In the wake of Eddie Irizarry Jr. killing, advocates march for police accountability, transparency

The peaceful march ended in front of the Philadelphia 24th Police District station.

3 years ago

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People gather at a rally to support Ralph Yarl, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. Yarl, a Black teenager, was shot last week by a white homeowner when he mistakenly went to the wrong address to pick up his younger brothers.
Courts & Law

Judge rules white man will stand trial for shooting Black teen Ralph Yarl, who went to wrong house

The case shocked the country and renewed national debates about gun policies and race in America.

3 years ago

Students walking in the hall at school.
Education

Students with disabilities in Pennsylvania will get more time in school under settlement

Under the new policy, students will be eligible to receive free services until they turn 22, rather than aging out of the program the summer after they turn 21.

3 years ago

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