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Josephine Wamah (center) and Jasmine Wamah, sisters of shooting victim Joseph Wamah Jr., 31, share their feelings during a press conference at the Salt and Light Church in Kingsessing.
Community

Father of the bride and teen who tried to save friend among 5 killed in Philly mass shooting

Monday's mass shooting in Kingessing was the deadliest in a rash of U.S. shootings that occurred around the July Fourth holiday.

3 years ago

Looking east toward City Hall from Eakins Oval.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

‘Moulin Rouge,’ South Jersey Caribbean Fest, Oval summer events, and Erykah Badu in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

July 6 - July 9: The Oval summer season in Philly, South Jersey Caribbean Fest in N.J., and the inaugural Black Chef Showdown are among the weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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The logo for Meta's new app Threads is shown in the foreground. In the background is the logo for Twitter.
Money

Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads

Meta unveiled an app to rival Twitter on Wednesday. Called Threads, the new offering is billed as a text-based version of Meta’s photo-sharing app Instagram.

3 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney speaks into a microphone at a podium at City Hall while other city officials look on.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia announces lawsuit against two gun manufacturers after police say ghost guns were used in Kingsessing mass shooting

The lawsuit says Polymer80, Inc. and JSD Supply “intentionally undermine” federal and state law by selling firearm kits without background checks.

3 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro
Education
Spotlight PA

After Shapiro reverses position on school vouchers, Pa. House passes a budget and Senate cries foul

The Pa. House has passed a budget plan, after Gov. Josh Shapiro pledged to veto a school voucher program. Senate Republicans say it’s a betrayal.

3 years ago

Rioters on Jan. 6, 2021 in front of the U.S. Capitol building.
Courts & Law

Trump posted what he said was Obama’s address, prosecutors say. An armed man was soon arrested there

Prosecutors included the new details of the case in a motion filed Wednesday aiming to keep Taranto behind bars.

3 years ago

A woman shelters herself from the intense sun with a sweater.
Weather

Monday may have set a global record for the hottest day ever. Tuesday broke it

For two straight days, the global average temperature spiked into uncharted territory.

3 years ago

A sign for Tioga borough’s office.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Rocky governance persists in tiny Pa. borough that hired Tamir Rice’s killer

A year after Tioga hired the police officer who killed Tamir Rice, borough officials who promised changes struggle with persisting issues.

3 years ago

Philadelphia skyline
Weather

Code Orange declared for Philly area due to poor air quality

Under a Code Orange, air quality may be unhealthy for vulnerable groups such as children, people with asthma, people with heart or lung disease, and older adults.

3 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks at a press conference about the mass shooting that occurred in Philadelphia's Kingsessing neighborhood which left five people dead. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Missed signs: Investigators say Philadelphia mass shooting suspect showed ‘abnormal behavior’ before Monday shooting

Prosecutors say Kimbrady Carriker was wearing a ballistic vest and carrying weapons in his home for “some time” before Monday’s mass shooting.

3 years ago

Photos and paintings are hung on a wall.
Arts & Entertainment

Pictures from Philadelphia’s former history museum emerge at PAFA

“Seeing Philadelphia” is the first public exhibition of the city’s historical archive since the collection was acquired by Drexel University.

3 years ago

An empty hospital hallway
Health

Maternal mortality rates double over 20 years, with Black and American Indian mothers faring the worst; N.J. among the worst states for Black mothers

The new study is the first to break down pregnancy-related death rates by race and state, offering clues for public health officials to take action.

3 years ago

Women playing soccer
Community

Icarus Cup brings a festival of soccer fashion and culture to Philly this weekend

This year, 80 teams will be competing in the Icarus Cup alongside live music, food, and drinks at Drexel University.

3 years ago

Lot at 3030 N. 20th Street in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Industrial lot targeted for new affordable housing complex in North Philly

New Courtland hopes to bring one-bedroom apartments for seniors and retail space to the site.

3 years ago

Throughout the trail, 10 signs guide community members to educational programs in both Spanish and English
Education

‘An amazing tool’: Wilmington’s first dual language trail celebrates bilingualism and inclusivity

Wilmington's first dual language trail encourages bilingualism through educational activities and fun experiences at Cool Spring Park.

3 years ago

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