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Philly will build or fix 10,000 curb cuts under settlement with disabled residents
The settlement filed Friday requires the city to build thousands of curb cuts over 15 years. It must be approved by a federal court.
3 years ago
A tree falls in Tioga to signal the start of an effort to clean alleyways of vegetation
The goal is to restore access to city alleyways choked off by trees and other vegetation.
3 years ago
Actor Robbie Coltrane, Harry Potter’s Hagrid, dies at 72
Coltrane’s agent Belinda Wright said he died Friday at a hospital in Scotland. She did not give a cause.
3 years ago
Philadelphia police ID 4th suspect in shooting near Roxborough High School; currently at large
A $45,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest or conviction of the suspects.
3 years ago
Former Eagles linebacker transforms mental health struggles into post-NFL career
As Smith moved up in the game he loved, the anxiety stayed with him. It grew out of control in Philadelphia — and when he couldn’t perform it spiraled.
3 years ago
Listen 9:00The next person who holds the gubernatorial office will have influence or direct control over many issues affecting health care.
3 years ago
Meet the judge who tamed the Musk-Twitter trial
Keeping the case on track is Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick, who brings a no-nonsense approach as the first woman to lead Delaware's 230-year-old Court of Chancery.
3 years ago
Lightbox Film Center screens a portrait of the world in ‘32 Sounds’
Sam Green’s eccentric curiosity follows his ears around the world in the new performance documentary at the Lightbox Film Center.
3 years ago
What started in the early days of the pandemic as a passion project has blossomed into a full-on shop that serves dogs high-quality treats in Bucks County.
3 years ago
Friday night fights? Unsettling incidents mar Delaware high school football games
Some schools are now limiting who can attend games, or starting them before nightfall. “No school wants that negative stigma’’ of a violent episode.
3 years ago
Listen 5:18Phillies set for 1st home playoff game since 2011, face Braves
The Phillies are looking for anything out of their big bats after a 3-0 Game 2 loss.
3 years ago
Wawa to close 2 Center City Philadelphia locations due to continued safety concerns
The beloved convenience store chain says it is closing stores at 12th and Market streets and 19th and Market streets.
3 years ago
Philly teens are sharing their climate change stories
High schoolers from around the city are talking about hot classrooms, devastating storms, and the convergence of climate change and inequity.
3 years ago
Union groups at Temple University Hospital have been in contract negotiations since August. They’re prepared to strike if an agreement isn’t reached.
3 years ago
Lawmakers unveil initiative to make N.J. home to the nation’s ‘toughest gun laws’
The legislation includes more comprehensive background checks and a ban on carrying handguns in government buildings, sporting arenas, and bars.
3 years ago