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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

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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

Close up of Donald Trump
Courts & Law

In Trump probe, Manhattan grand jury due back at work

The members of the grand jury are due to return Monday afternoon to hear more evidence.

3 years ago

someone loading bottles of water into their car
Politics & Policy

Philly leaders say water contamination threat a ‘teachable moment’ for emergency preparedness

Officials say all residents should keep a two-day supply of water on hand for emergencies.

3 years ago

A view down MLK Drive.
Urban Planning
6abc

Fairmount Park’s Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge closed beginning today for pedestrians, bicyclists

The $20 million project is expected to last until spring 2025. The bridge will remain closed until the project is completed.

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

All 7 Pennsylvania chocolate factory explosion victims recovered

“Please understand this is a devastating loss," said Mayor Samantha Kaag. "But we are truly grateful to bring closure to the families involved in the upcoming days."

3 years ago

Surgeons at work during a surgery.
Health

Breast cancer survivors, surgeons worry new medical codes will limit access to DIEP reconstruction surgery

DIEP is one type of breast reconstruction surgery, but a change in medical billing codes may introduce new financial barriers.

3 years ago

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Students stand with signs, calling for an end to gun violence in Philly.
Community

Child shootings doubled in Philly during the pandemic. Black children bore the brunt

A national study found that gun assaults in four cities doubled across all racial groups during the pandemic, but spiked more severely for Black children.

3 years ago

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A security camera attached to the same pole as traffic lights is visible.
Community

Delaware County law enforcement plans to build a ‘real-time crime center’

The law enforcement community envisions eventually asking the public to give police live access to their own private security feeds.

3 years ago

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Students sit on a bench on the campus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Indiana, Pa
Community

12 injured in apartment floor collapse near Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Authorities say a dozen people were injured in the collapse of a second-story floor inside an apartment complex near a western Pennsylvania university over the weekend.

3 years ago

Residents could be seen carrying water through the streets of Philadelphia after the city recommend people start using bottled water starting at 2 p.m. on Sunday
Community

Delaware River spill: Philadelphia water safe to drink through Monday evening, officials encourage residents store tap water

Officials say the new timeline is based on how long it will take river water to reach customers after entering a Northeast Philly treatment plant.

3 years ago

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Monmouth Beach
Community

N.J. environmentalists credit plastic bag ban with reducing litter along the shore

Plastics still top the list of litter collected along the shoreline. But the number of plastic bags and straws has dropped in the wake of the state’s bag ban.

3 years ago

A close-up of white cherry blossoms on a cherry blossom tree.
Science

Philly’s cherry blossoms are blooming just a bit late despite a warm winter

The blooming trees are a sign it's time to evaluate how well your trees survived the winter, says one local arborist.

3 years ago

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