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Pages from the final report released by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, is photographed Thursday, Dec. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
Politics & Policy

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

A closeup of Thom Bell
Arts & Entertainment

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

The local LGBTQ community is mourning the loss of local trans activist Mar'quis Jackson. (GoFundMe)
Community

Killing of local trans activist under investigation in Philadelphia

Jackson's killing remains an active investigation by police.

3 years ago

Expected wind chill forecast for the Philly region over the weekend. (6abc)
Weather

Winter Storm Watch: Bitter cold Christmas weekend ahead in Philly region

A Wind Chill Advisory goes into effect at 6 p.m. Friday and lasts until 10 a.m. on Christmas Eve.

3 years ago

A dog walker named Courtney walks with her dogs near Lake of the Isles
Weather

A huge winter storm brings icy temperatures and snow to a majority of Americans

More than 200 million people were under some form of winter weather advisory or warning on Friday, the National Weather Service said.

3 years ago

A person dressed as the Cheshire Cat sings next to Alice.
Arts & Entertainment

People’s Light Theatre hires security firm after threats to its holiday panto featuring a drag performer

People’s Light Theatre has hired a security firm after threats against the group for its holiday panto that’s more LBGTQ+ inclusive than in years past.

3 years ago

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File photo: IBEW Local 98 headquarters at 17th and Spring Garden streets. (Erin Reynolds/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Local 98 employees plead guilty to fraud, embezzling union assets

Local 98’s former president Brian Burrows and business manager John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty are set to stand trial next month for the same embezzling plot.

3 years ago

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A sign is placed near the section for children's medicine
Health

As demand grows for children’s pain relievers, Delaware Valley experts offer safe alternatives and warnings of dosing errors

Parents may find it more difficult to find children’s pain relievers as rising demand for these medications leaves pharmacies in short supply.

3 years ago

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The final report released by the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 report: Trump ‘lit that fire’ of Capitol insurrection

The 814-page report released Thursday concludes an extraordinary 18-month investigation into the former president and the violent insurrection.

3 years ago

Franco Harris (32) eludes a tackle by Oakland Raiders' Jimmy Warren as he runs 42-yards for a touchdown after catching a deflected pass during an AFC Divisional NFL football playoff game in 1972
Community

At 50, ‘Immaculate Reception’ still lifts a region’s spirits

The “Immaculate Reception” turns 50 this Friday, Dec. 23.

3 years ago

File photo: Cassidy Hutchinson, former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, is sworn in to testify before the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack, on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 28, 2022.  (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 witness recounts pressure campaign from Trump allies

White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson described to investigators a wide-ranging pressure campaign from allies of Donald Trump aimed at influencing her cooperation with Congress.

3 years ago

A person shakes Gov. Murphy's hand as he is seated at a table surrounded by people.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs law upping requirements for concealed carry

At a signing event, Murphy took a shot at the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling and said the regulation changes would make communities safer and protect law enforcement.

3 years ago

A person walks during a winter storm in Philadelphia.
Education

Philly students will learn online only Friday due to predicted bad weather

Philly public schools won’t open Friday due to predicted bad weather and learning will happen online only, district officials said.

3 years ago

A man opens boxes and smiles.
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

With the ‘Black Dolls Matter’ shop, a West Philly resident works to promote racial equity in children’s toys

Mark Ruffin created 'Black Dolls Matter' to ensure Black children can see themselves represented in their dolls and action figures.

3 years ago

This Feb. 18, 2022 photo shows the potholed runway at the former Bader Field airport site in Atlantic City N.J. On Tuesday, Dec. 21, the City Council had been set to choose a developer for the site, but canceled the vote after a state official asked them to remove the measure from its agenda. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Urban Planning

Atlantic City delays choice of developer for airport site

The delay opens the door, or at least buys more time for, a competing proposal by a Philadelphia developer looking to create a water-intensive development.

3 years ago

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