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Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) hands off to Eagles running back D'Andre Swift (0) during the first half against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Community

Hurts passes for 279 yards, throws a TD and runs for one in Eagles’ 31-17 win over Dolphins

The Super Bowl teams from last season, the champion Kansas City Chiefs and Eagles are the only 6-1 teams in the NFL.

3 years ago

Marsella Elie, a canvasser for Philly Counts, gives opioid overdose reverse drug Narcan to a North Philadelphia resident as part of an initiative with the city’s Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity to get harm reduction resources into homes in areas heavily hit by the opioid crisis. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Philly adopts new door-to-door canvass approach to prevent drug overdose deaths

The new Philly Counts project aims to reach 100,000 doors in city “hot spots” of drug overdose deaths in Black and brown communities.

3 years ago

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A person waves a Palestinian flag at the rally
Community

Harassment and hate crimes have spiked since the most recent Israeli-Palestinian conflict erupted

Philly- and Jersey-area officials have cautioned that certain individuals and institutions could become targets of hate.

3 years ago

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Mark Rollins sitting on a bench. A Dox Thrash painting in the background.
Arts & Entertainment

A Philly family shares its huge collection of art by Dox Thrash

The renowned printmaker had befriended a blind boy from the neighborhood in North Philly. Now his descendants keep Thrash’s legacy alive.

3 years ago

City of Philadelphia prepares for possible celebration in anticipation of Phillies NLCS win. (6abc)
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City of Philadelphia prepares for possible celebration in anticipation of Phillies NLCS win

Sunday morning, city crews were working to place barricades around City Hall as officials prepare for a large celebratory party.

3 years ago

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Eagles will wear iconic Kelly green jerseys Sunday night

The Eagles last wore the throwback jerseys on the field in 2010.

3 years ago

Supernova festival survivor Natalie Sanandaji appeared virtually at the Weitzman National Museum detailing her near death experience to attendees of the Jewish Priorities Conference.
Community

Supernova festival survivor details near-death experience for Philly’s Jewish Priorities Conference

Natalie Sanandaji appeared virtually at the Weitzman National Museum in Philadelphia on Sunday, recounting her close brushes with death.

3 years ago

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File photo: Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra perform. (Chris Lee for Philadelphia Orchestra)
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Orchestra and musicians agree to 3-year labor deal with 15.8% salary increase

The deal with Local 77 of the American Federation of Musicians covers Sept. 11 this year through Sept. 13, 2026.

3 years ago

a close-up of a parent and child playing with rocks.
Health

Delaware launches innovative QT30 app to enhance child development

The state’s QT30 program was originally presented as a brochure, but the new app should better communicate how parents can promote child development.

3 years ago

Zack Wheeler throws a pitch
Community

Wheeler deals, Schwarber, Harper, Realmuto homer and Phillies beat D-backs 6-1 for 3-2 NLCS lead

Philadelphia moved one win from its second straight World Series appearance, regaining control after wasting late leads in consecutive one-run losses at Chase Field.

3 years ago

A Palestinian boy, wounded in Israeli bombardment on Gaza Strip, cries in a hospital in Deir al-Balah
Community

Little light, no beds, not enough anesthesia: A view from the ‘nightmare’ of Gaza’s hospitals

Hospitals in the Gaza Strip are nearing collapse under the Israeli blockade that cut power and deliveries of food and other necessities to the territory.

3 years ago

Traci Smith (third from left) and Traci's BIO members pose for a photo.
Health

From surviving to thriving: How one Philadelphian is advocating for breast cancer patients and survivors in October and beyond

Smith launched a nonprofit that supports breast cancer patients through mentorship, beauty tutorials, diet tips, and a series of five books featuring candid survivor stories.

3 years ago

A tanker fire is seen on I-476 in Montgomery County.
Community
6abc

3rd victim dies after fiery crash on Northeast Extension of Pa. Turnpike in Montgomery County

Police say a tanker truck carrying jet fuel was unable to stop in time and slammed into two vehicles, causing a large fire.

3 years ago

Aid trucks lined up to enter Gaza
Community

Egypt’s border crossing opens to let a trickle of desperately needed aid into besieged Gaza

Just 20 trucks were allowed in, an amount aid workers said was insufficient to address the unprecedented humanitarian crisis.

3 years ago

A close-up of a police car.
Courts & Law

Ex-Philadelphia police officer sentenced to 15 to 40 years after guilty pleas in sex assault cases

Patrick Heron, 54, entered the pleas Friday after reaching an agreement with prosecutors in advance of a trial on more than 200 counts.

3 years ago

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