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File photo: A view of the security around the Vice President's residence at the Naval Observatory in Washington, Jan. 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Politics & Policy

Buses from Texas drop off migrants in frigid Washington, D.C.

Local organizers in Washington say three buses of recent migrant families arrived from Texas near the home of Vice President Kamala Harris in record-setting cold on Christmas

3 years ago

File photo: Kari Lake, Arizona Republican candidate for governor, speaks to supporters at the Republican watch party in Scottsdale, Ariz., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)
Politics & Policy

Kari Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race

The judge rejected her claim that problems with some ballot printers were the result of intentional misconduct.

3 years ago

Dallas Cowboys' Chauncey Golston tips a pass thrown by Philadelphia Eagles' Gardner Minshew during the second half of an NFL football game Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Arts & Entertainment

Minshew comes up just short of heroics as Eagles fill-in QB

Minshew accounted for three touchdowns, but his second interception led to the go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter of Dallas' 40-34 victory.

3 years ago

A girl gives the peace sign as she smiles.
Arts & Entertainment

‘Black excellence’: Fans in Philly celebrate release of Whitney Houston biopic

Philly-based actress Nafessa Williams portrays Houston’s partner Robyn. Williams’ charitable foundation, Fearless, gave fans in Philly free tickets to an early screening.

3 years ago

Josh Shapiro smiles at a person in a group of people.
Politics & Policy

Shapiro’s big win is a high note amid antisemitism surge

Josh Shapiro will be taking office as Pennsylvania’s next governor in January after running a campaign in which he spoke early and often about his Jewish religious heritage.

3 years ago

A car and trees are covered in snow.
Weather

Winter storm batters U.S. power, snarling Christmas travel

A battering winter storm has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the United States.

3 years ago

A person walks during a winter storm in Philadelphia.
Weather
6abc

Frigid, wind chills in the single digits across the Philly region

A Wind Chill Advisory goes into effect at 6 p.m. and lasts until 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve.

3 years ago

A view inside the control room at PJM Interconnection, which operates the electric grid for 65 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia. (Courtesy of PJM Interconnection)
Weather

Turn it off: Electricity operator PJM asks customers to conserve energy

As temperatures across the Delaware Valley stay below freezing, electricity grid operator PJM Interconnection is asking customers to conserve energy through Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.

3 years ago

A person kneels down as they trim marijuana plants.
Community

New Jersey announces $10 million ‘cannabis equity’ grant for startup companies

Grant awardees can use the money for early-stage expenses and technical training.

3 years ago

Pages from the final report released by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, is photographed Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 report blames Trump, aims to prevent return to power

A massive final report released by the House Jan. 6 committee late Thursday places the blame for the 2021 Capitol insurrection on one person: Former President Donald Trump.

3 years ago

A closeup of Thom Bell
Arts & Entertainment

Thom Bell, an architect of 1970s Philadelphia soul, dies

Bell worked on more than 30 gold records from 1968-78 as Philadelphia became as much a center of soul music as Detroit and Motown Records were in the 1960s.

3 years ago

The local LGBTQ community is mourning the loss of local trans activist Mar'quis Jackson. (GoFundMe)
Community

Killing of local trans activist under investigation in Philadelphia

Jackson's killing remains an active investigation by police.

3 years ago

Expected wind chill forecast for the Philly region over the weekend. (6abc)
Weather

Winter Storm Watch: Bitter cold Christmas weekend ahead in Philly region

A Wind Chill Advisory goes into effect at 6 p.m. Friday and lasts until 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve.

3 years ago

A dog walker named Courtney walks with her dogs near Lake of the Isles
Weather

A huge winter storm brings icy temperatures and snow to a majority of Americans

More than 200 million people were under some form of winter weather advisory or warning on Friday, the National Weather Service said.

3 years ago

A person dressed as the Cheshire Cat sings next to Alice.
Arts & Entertainment

People’s Light Theatre hires security firm after threats to its holiday panto featuring a drag performer

People’s Light Theatre has hired a security firm after threats against the group for its holiday panto that’s more LBGTQ+ inclusive than in years past.

3 years ago

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