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Sophia Smith scores a goal.
Arts & Entertainment

Sophia Smith wows in her Women’s World Cup debut after Olympic disappointment

Sophia Smith is among 14 players on the U.S. national team who are playing in their first Women’s World Cup.

3 years ago

A damaged road is shown in Upper Makefield.
Community

Police narrow search for infant lost in Bucks County flash flood, after 2-year-old sister’s body found

Authorities have centered their efforts on an area near where the creek that flooded enters the Delaware River.

3 years ago

Tiana Sanders teaches dance to young students.
Community

Christina Cultural Arts Center secures $4.5 million in funding to uplift underserved Wilmington communities through the arts

Christina Cultural Arts Center plans to expand services by building a second facility, doubling early childhood and affordable arts education programs.

3 years ago

A view of Bethlehem Pike
Urban Planning

Springfield Township’s Bethlehem Pike is getting a major upgrade

PennDOT plans to convert the Pike from four lanes to two, with a median for turns, in an attempt to improve driver safety. Some residents fear more congestion.

3 years ago

The Pa. Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania counties plan to miss big social-services payment as state budget stalemate drags on

Tens of millions of dollars for county-level services for child welfare, mental health and more could be held up in the coming days, minus some sort of breakthrough.

3 years ago

Presentation happening in a school.
PlanPhilly
Community

USDA plans new resource center for Philly’s urban farmers to diversify growth

Philadelphia will get a service center with USDA employees on hand to help urban farmers as part of the Biden-Harris administration economic development plan.

3 years ago

A close-up of people holding candles at a vigil in Upper Makefield.
Community

Upper Makefield community mourns 5 people lost to flash flood, prays for discovery of 2 missing children

About 150 people filled the Crossing Church in Upper Makefield, Bucks County, for a community vigil with music and prayer.

3 years ago

People hold signs that read Councilmember Squilla will you keep your word? Another person holds a sign written in Chinese.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Do the right thing’: Opponents of Sixers arena urge Squilla to stand with them

The call comes a year after the Sixers announced its proposal for the $1.3 billion project on Market Street.

3 years ago

A bridge over a small creek
Urban Planning

Recent storm causes Delaware County bridge to deteriorate, forcing closure

The Smithbridge Road Bridge in Concord Township is out of commission due to deterioration from a June storm, according to PennDOT.

3 years ago

An aerial view of a SEPTA bus crash.
Community
6abc

72-year-old passenger dies after SEPTA buses crash in Philadelphia; at least 19 others injured

Police say one of the SEPTA bus drivers rear-ended the other. Both buses were occupied at the time.

3 years ago

Sign saying 'Let's Party Barbie Bombshell'
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Philadelphia residents embrace ‘Barbie-mania’ as new movie hits theaters

Movie-goers flocked to the theaters, many dressed head to toe in pink for the occasion.

3 years ago

A look down a school hallway.
Education
Spotlight PA

Pa.’s latest bid to regulate cyber charter schools would lower tuition payments, boost transparency

Democrats and Republicans agree that Pa.’s rules for cyber charter schools are outdated, but they differ on what changes to make.

3 years ago

Tony Bennett at the 60th annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, in New York.
Arts & Entertainment

Tony Bennett, masterful stylist of American musical standards, dies at 96

There was no specific cause, but Bennett had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2016.

3 years ago

A slide and other structures in the plaground are visible, along with a few children playing, their caregiver, and a U.S. flag waving in the background.
Community

Kids flood in to play as Rose Tree Park’s playground finally opens to the public

Rose Tree Park Playground’s features include ADA-compliant ramps, a bird’s nest swing, and a carousel flush with the ground.

3 years ago

Cars are seen in a flooded area of Philly
PlanPhilly
Community

Flash floods can be deadly. Here are some tips for staying safe

Pay attention to emergency alerts, don’t drive into floodwaters, and get to higher ground if possible.

3 years ago

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