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Kathy Whitworth, winningest golfer in history, dies at 83
Whitworth won the LPGA money title eight times and was player of the year seven times. But she will also be defined by one number — 88.
3 years ago
Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 lives
The National Weather Service says about 60% of the U.S. population has faced some sort of winter weather advisory or warning.
3 years ago
Embiid, Harden help 76ers blow by Knicks to win 8th straight
The Sixers never led through three quarters, then outscored the Knicks 24-9 to open the fourth, turning a one-point deficit into a 116-102 lead.
3 years ago
Franco Harris’ widow on field in Pittsburgh as his No. 32 retired
The Steelers paid tribute to Harris throughout the night. Players wore replicas of his No. 32 into the stadium.
3 years ago
Buses from Texas drop off migrants in frigid Washington, D.C.
Local organizers in Washington say three buses of recent migrant families arrived from Texas near the home of Vice President Kamala Harris in record-setting cold on Christmas
3 years ago
Kari Lake loses suit over her defeat in Arizona governor’s race
The judge rejected her claim that problems with some ballot printers were the result of intentional misconduct.
3 years ago
Minshew comes up just short of heroics as Eagles fill-in QB
Minshew accounted for three touchdowns, but his second interception led to the go-ahead field goal in the fourth quarter of Dallas' 40-34 victory.
3 years ago
‘Black excellence’: Fans in Philly celebrate release of Whitney Houston biopic
Philly-based actress Nafessa Williams portrays Houston’s partner Robyn. Williams’ charitable foundation, Fearless, gave fans in Philly free tickets to an early screening.
3 years ago
Shapiro’s big win is a high note amid antisemitism surge
Josh Shapiro will be taking office as Pennsylvania’s next governor in January after running a campaign in which he spoke early and often about his Jewish religious heritage.
3 years ago
Winter storm batters U.S. power, snarling Christmas travel
A battering winter storm has knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across the United States.
3 years ago
Frigid, wind chills in the single digits across the Philly region
A Wind Chill Advisory goes into effect at 6 p.m. and lasts until 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve.
3 years ago
Turn it off: Electricity operator PJM asks customers to conserve energy
As temperatures across the Delaware Valley stay below freezing, electricity grid operator PJM Interconnection is asking customers to conserve energy through Dec. 25 at 10 a.m.
3 years ago
New Jersey announces $10 million ‘cannabis equity’ grant for startup companies
Grant awardees can use the money for early-stage expenses and technical training.
3 years ago
Jan. 6 report blames Trump, aims to prevent return to power
A massive final report released by the House Jan. 6 committee late Thursday places the blame for the 2021 Capitol insurrection on one person: Former President Donald Trump.
3 years ago
Thom Bell, an architect of 1970s Philadelphia soul, dies
Bell worked on more than 30 gold records from 1968-78 as Philadelphia became as much a center of soul music as Detroit and Motown Records were in the 1960s.
3 years ago