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Conceived as a cross between a Sunday newspaper and CBS' Sunday Morning with Charles Kuralt, Weekend Edition Sunday features interviews with newsmakers, artists, scientists, politicians, musicians, writers, theologians and historians.

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Morris Day (left) and Jerome Benton of The Time performs a tribute to Prince at the 59th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

New Year’s Eve celebrations for adults and kids, Morris Day and the Time, and Peepsfest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 29 - Jan. 1: New Year’s Eve parties in N.J, Del., and Pa., Morris Day, Peepsfest are among weekend highlights in the area.

3 years ago

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Families enjoy the sprinkler park at Ferko Playground
PlanPhilly
Weather

2022 has been one of Philly’s warmest years on record

“This is the new normal,” one expert said. “And that should be alarming.”

3 years ago

Construction along Route 1 in Bensalem
Urban Planning

Expect more lanes — and traffic — as U.S. 1 and I-95 reconstruction projects continue in 2023

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is continuing construction on the major roads in Bucks, Chester, and Delaware counties.

3 years ago

File photo: Philly Fighting COVID CEO Andrei Doroshin (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law
Philadelphia Business Journal

Philly Fighting Covid founder files lawsuit against Drexel University

The lawsuit calls Drexel's investigation into Doroshin's conduct and resulting disciplinary process "deeply flawed."

3 years ago

File photo: Rep.-elect George Santos, R-New York, speaks at an annual leadership meeting of the Republican Jewish Coalition Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)
Politics & Policy

Prosecutors open investigation into Rep.-Elect George Santos

The development adds to a loudening uproar over revelations that Santos lied about his heritage, education and professional life when he campaigned successfully for Congress.

3 years ago

A silhouette of a person standing in an airport is visible, with a plane visible in the background, outside the window.
Politics & Policy

U.S. will require COVID-19 testing for travelers from China

The increase in COVID cases across China follows the rollback of the nation's strict anti-virus controls.

3 years ago

Philadellphia's Independence Visitor Center, located in Independence National Historical Park. (Big Stock/dennizn)
Arts & Entertainment

After 13 years, the head of Philly’s Independence Visitors Center is stepping down

As Cuorato steps down, he’s optimistic about the direction Philly tourism is heading.

3 years ago

Mosley the dog looks pensive for the camera
Community

‘Filled to the brim’: Philly’s only open-intake animal shelter is in desperate need of adopters, fosters

“It's the first time in ages we are being left with decisions of euthanizing for space,” said Sarah Barnett, “which is something we never thought would really happen again."

3 years ago

Side-by-side photos of Misrach Ewunetie
Community

Death of missing Princeton University student ruled suicide

The coroner's office ruled the death a suicide caused by “Bupropion, Escitalopram and Hydroxyzine Toxicity.”

3 years ago

A closeup of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
Courts & Law

Delaware man gets 19 years for his role in plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor

Croft was among those accused of hatching a stunning plot to abduct Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from her vacation home just before the 2020 presidential election.

3 years ago

Baggage waits to be claimed at the Southwest Airlines baggage claim
Community
6abc

Southwest cancels nearly 90 percent of Philadelphia flights as meltdown continues

"They don't even have enough planes to even fly the bags here," on Southwest passenger said.

3 years ago

A view of the Chester Valley Trail.
Urban Planning

A new major trail is opening in Montgomery County this winter — with other trail projects in the pipeline

The newly extended 22-mile Chester Valley Trail will connect Chester and Montgomery counties to Philadelphia.

3 years ago

(Robert Hoetink/BigStock)
Community

‘No family member to check on them’: Delaware launches hotline to report abuse, neglect of seniors and vulnerable adults

Last year, the state initiated more than 2,100 investigations into senior abuse.

3 years ago

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) goes to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Arts & Entertainment

76ers’ 8-game winning streak snapped after Wizards prevail 116-111

The Wizards withstood a 48-point effort by Joel Embiid and a 26-point, 13-assist performance by James Harden.

3 years ago

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Community
6abc

Firefighters rescue dog from frozen Bucks County lake on Christmas

"They're coming out to save him," the dog's owner said on his video recording of the rescue. "This way, boy!"

3 years ago

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