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Pennsbury High School in Bucks County, Pa. (6abc)
Education
6abc

Fights lead to new bathroom rules at Pennsbury High School in Bucks County

Only four students are now allowed in a restroom at one time, and the bathrooms are monitored. Students say many bathrooms are locked.

3 years ago

A man makes a bet at a kiosk in the Borgata casino in Atlantic City NJ on March 19, 2021 at the start of the March Madness college basketball tournament
Money

New sports wagering code bans college betting partnerships

The American Gaming Association tells The Associated Press the changes are necessary to keep up with developments in the fast-growing legal sports betting industry.

3 years ago

Philadelphia police said a 15-year-old male was shot and killed while walking to school in Hunting Park
Community
6abc

15-year-old fatally shot while walking to school in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park section

The student was walking to Simon Gratz High School Mastery Charter, police said.

3 years ago

This Feb. 14, 2019 file photo shows a Honda logo at the 2019 Pittsburgh International Auto Show in Pittsburgh
Community

Honda recalls more than 330,000 vehicles due to mirror issue

Vehicles included in the recall are 2020-2022 Odyssey, 2020-2022 Passport, 2020-2021 Pilot and 2020-2021 Ridgeline.

3 years ago

The exterior of Starboard restaurant
Courts & Law

Latest lawsuit against Dewey Beach police claims abusive policies made man’s 2022 shooting death ‘inevitable’

The lawsuit reiterated claims that Dewey has longstanding “policies, customs, and practices” that condone excessive force by its officers.

3 years ago

Listen 1:33
Ricky Cobia competes in esports on his school's ''Rainbow 6 Siege'' team
Education

Esports industry enters next level in South Jersey

Stockton University and Camden County College hope to match the passion students have for competitive video games with career opportunities.

3 years ago

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Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have words during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Phoenix
Community

76ers’ Embiid sitting out showdown with Nuggets’ Jokic

Embiid's post-All-Star Game surge has led sportsbooks to make him a slight favorite over Jokic in the MVP race.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto takes part in batting practice before Game 3 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Oct. 14, 2022, in Philadelphia
Community

Umpire ejects Realmuto after bizarre game ball exchange

Rosenberg tried handing that ball to Realmuto to throw, but the catcher blindly turned his glove away and the ball dropped to the ground.

3 years ago

Villanova's Maddy Siegrist dribbles the ball during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against the Cleveland State in the NCAA Tournament, Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Villanova
Community

Villanova All-American Siegrist declares for WNBA draft

Siegrist led Villanova to a 30-7 overall record and the Sweet 16 for the second time ever this season.

3 years ago

The exterior of the Please Touch Museum
Arts & Entertainment

Please Touch Museum workers form a rare union for a children’s museum

The 40-person unit with the AFSCME is one of the few children’s museum unions in the country.

3 years ago

Listen 1:15
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks with members of the media in Philadelphia
Community

As Philadelphia passes 100 homicide mark, DA Krasner urges parents to lock up their guns

Philadelphia has seen fewer homicides than this time last year, but Krasner more can be done in order to stem the tide of violence.

3 years ago

The Samuel S. Baxter Water Treatment Plant on State Road in Philadelphia, Pa.
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly tap water safe to drink until at least Wednesday night

Officials say the city’s tap water is safe to drink until at least 11:59 p.m. Wednesday. They expect the contamination to clear by Thursday.

3 years ago

Listen 1:12
A police officer walks by an entrance to The Covenant School after a shooting in Nashville, Tenn. on Monday, March 27, 2023
Community

3 children, 3 adults killed at Christian school in Nashville

Monday's massacre at The Covenant School in Nashville was the latest in a series of mass shootings in a country that has grown increasingly unnerved by bloodshed in schools.

3 years ago

Protesters rally outside the Paterson Police Department on March 10 over the killing of Najee Seabrooks.
Courts & Law

New Jersey attorney general announces state takeover of Paterson Police Department

The changes come days after the release of police body-camera footage showing the death of Najee Seabrooks, a local activist who was in mental distress when cops killed him.

3 years ago

Emergency responders and heavy equipment are seen at the site of a deadly explosion at a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania.
Community

Flags ordered to half-staff to honor 7 dead in West Reading factory blast

The announcement Monday came the morning after the remaining bodies were found at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading.

3 years ago

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