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An aerial view of Coatesville
Community

Chester County launches program to transport people to court appointments, recovery services

Chester County identified transportation as a major barrier to community members getting to problem-solving court appointments and recovery services.

3 years ago

Evidence markers litter the scene of a mass shooting in Philly on July 3, 2023.
Community
6abc

Names released of 5 people killed in Philadelphia mass shooting; sources ID suspect

The people killed range in age from 15 to 59. Two children were shot and wounded.

3 years ago

Close up hands of caregiver doctor helping old woman at clinic.
Health

New Pa. nursing home staffing requirements in effect, with more changes slated for 2024

New regulations require more direct care hours for residents and tighter staffing ratios at nearly 700 long-term care facilities statewide.

3 years ago

A scale replica of the construction of Carpenters' Hall is on display within the main room.
Community

A ‘uniquely Philadelphia place’: Carpenters’ Hall reopens to the public following preservation project, fire

Carpenters’ Hall is now open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Admission is free.

3 years ago

Dancers wait outside Memories in Margate for what could be a final dance at the Jersey Shore club
Community

‘Yon Teens’ say goodbye to Memories in Margate, and remember former owner Jerry Blavat

The Jersey Shore institution for more than a half-century seems doomed to the wrecking ball after the death of its owner Jerry Blavat.

3 years ago

Signage for LIV Golf is displayed during the pro-am round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, NJ. and The PGA Tour logo is shown during a press conference in Tokyo.
Politics & Policy

PGA Tour is sending 2 executives to a Senate hearing as LIV cites conflicts

The July 11 hearing is before the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations.

3 years ago

People protest outside of the Supreme Court in Washington
Courts & Law

Activists spurred by affirmative action ruling challenge legacy admissions at Harvard

Lawyers for Civil Rights, a nonprofit based in Boston, is filing the civil rights complaint on behalf of Black and Latino community groups in New England.

3 years ago

Moms for Liberty co-founde
Education

Moms for Liberty’s focus on school races nationwide, sets up political clash with teachers unions

The “parental rights” group Moms for Liberty is looking to expand its efforts to elect school board candidates in 2024 and beyond.

3 years ago

A performer is seen on the phone screen of a spectator of Philly's Wawa Welcome America July 4th concert
Community

‘Put the guns down’: Philly officials warn against using gunfire to celebrate Fourth of July

Last year, two police officers were grazed by bullets apparently fired into the air after the annual Fourth of July concert on the Parkway.

3 years ago

2 passport books
Community

The wait for U.S. passports is creating travel purgatory and snarling summer plans

A much-feared backup of U.S passport applications has smashed into a wall of government bureaucracy as worldwide travel rebounds toward record pre-pandemic levels.

3 years ago

Dancers line up in front of the Moulin Rouge cabaret
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

The Academy of Music set to stage ‘Moulin Rouge! The Musical’ from July 5-23

The Tony Award Winning Musical, Directed by Tony Award® winner Alex Timbers, runs July 5 - 23 at the Academy of Music.

3 years ago

Police officers patrol
Courts & Law

Delaware to make some police misconduct records public. Reform advocates say it’s not ‘true transparency’

During the three years since George Floyd’s murder, the law enforcement lobby succeeded in eroding the initial bill’s expansive provisions.

3 years ago

The Statue of Liberty, covered in a haze
Community

Climate change keeps making wildfires and smoke worse. Scientists call it the ‘new abnormal’

As smoky as the summer has been so far, scientists say it will likely be worse in future years because of climate change.

3 years ago

Members of the Daniels drag family pose for a photograph
Community

Drag queens are out, proud and loud in a string of coal towns, from a bingo hall to blue-collar bars

In red communities across America, lawmakers are pushing to restrict drag performances and, in some cases, broader trans and gay rights.

3 years ago

Open Door Of Wood-burning Stove
Politics & Policy

New Jersey is among 10 states planning to sue EPA over standards for residential wood-burning stoves

They say EPA's failure to review and ensure emissions standards for residential wood-burning stoves has allowed the continued sale of appliances that could worsen pollution.

3 years ago

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