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Maria Battista (Via candidate website)
Politics & Policy

Candidate for Pennsylvania appeals court in November election struck by car while placing yard signs

Maria Battista's campaign said she was released Monday after being treated for minor injuries, including a hairline fracture of her collarbone.

3 years ago

Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., arrives as Republicans meet to decide who to nominate to be the new House speaker, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.
Politics & Policy

Rep. Tom Emmer withdraws bid for House speaker hours after winning GOP nomination

He reversed course after Donald Trump objected to his nomination and hardliners in the House denied him the votes he would need.

3 years ago

A T-shirt shows a child's face with a headband featuring Philadelphia Phillies players
Community

Liam Castellanos’ new T-shirt design helps kids battling cancer

The design features the 10-year-old wearing a headband with pictures of his dad, along with Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, and Brandon Marsh. 

3 years ago

A close-up of Trump
Courts & Law

Donald Trump expected back at civil fraud trial with fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen set to testify

Cohen spent a decade as Trump’s fiercely loyal personal lawyer before famously turning on him in 2018 amid a federal investigation that sent Cohen to federal prison.

3 years ago

A building destroyed in the Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip is seen in Rafah on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.
Politics & Policy

Israel increases strikes on Gaza and 2 more hostages are freed. UN says aid sent so far is a trickle

With Israel still barring the entry of fuel, the U.N. said aid distribution would soon grind to a halt when it can no longer fuel trucks inside Gaza.

3 years ago

Officers salute as the casket arrives at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul in Philadelphia for the funeral service for slain Police Officer Richard Mendez, Tuesday Oct. 24, 2023.
Community
6abc

Family, friends, colleagues bid farewell to Philly police officer Richard Mendez

The veteran police officer was a “kind, loving, patient and humble” man who “did everything to support his family and his fellow officers,” his daughter said.

3 years ago

Mike Grimm is a lifelong Phillies fan who says the atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park can't be matched. He dyed his hair red on Monday ahead of Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Photo essay: Phillies fans pack Citizens Bank Park for NLCS — with an eye on Game 7

The Phillies will be back in action Tuesday after the Diamondbacks forced Game 7. The winner will advance to the World Series.

3 years ago

Tom Carper, Lisa Blunt Rochester, and Matt Maher with the new EV plugs.
Community

New Castle County’s ‘100 EV Plugs Plan’ advances clean transportation and economic growth

The ‘100 EV Plugs Plan’ uses funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to add electric vehicle charging plugs at parks and libraries.

3 years ago

Listen 1:11
Black or brown hydrogen is extracted from coal. Gray hydrogen is made by heating natural gas. Both create carbon dioxide. Blue hydrogen captures about 90% of that carbon dioxide and stores it, usually underground. Green hydrogen uses renewable energy to split hydrogen out of water using electricity. Pink hydrogen does the same but relies on nuclear power.(Meredith Miotke for NPR)
Urban Planning
The Allegheny Front

Hydrogen is coming to Pennsylvania. Now what?

Analysts say the hydrogen hubs will take at least 10 years and billions more in private money and tax breaks to develop.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reacts after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning in Game 6 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Philadelphia Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community

Diamondbacks defeat Phillies 5-1 to force NLCS Game 7

Four relievers combined to shut down the Phillies and stifle their rousing run of success at Citizens Bank Park.

3 years ago

David Oh at a mayoral candidates forum in March; Cherelle Parker at a mayoral candidates forum in January
Politics & Policy
6abc

A New Chapter: The Philadelphia Mayoral Town Hall

The candidates for Mayor of Philadelphia are in the 6abc Studios for A New Chapter: The Philadelphia Mayoral Town Hall

3 years ago

Tennessee Titans safety Kevin Byard (31) on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Oct. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis.
Community

Eagles trade 2-time All-Pro safety Kevin Byard from the Titans, AP source says

This deal fills a big need for the Eagles, who lost safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson to Detroit in free agency and are dealing with injuries in their secondary.

3 years ago

Crime scene where someone stole hundreds of thousands of coins.
Courts & Law

Theft of 2 million dimes from truckload of coins from US Mint leaves 4 facing federal charges

The thieves made off with a portion of its cargo of $750,000 in dimes, a shipment weighing about six tons, authorities had said earlier.

3 years ago

Investigators work the scene where multiple people were shot near a high school in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

5th suspect arrested in deadly 2022 shooting near Roxborough High School

The suspect was taken into custody Monday in Philadelphia's Germantown section by police and the U.S. Marshals.

3 years ago

Aaron Nola pitching
Community

Phillies turn to pending free agent Aaron Nola to pitch them past Arizona and into World Series

With a second straight trip to the World Series at stake, Nola gets the call Monday night against Arizona in the NLCS.

3 years ago

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