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Philadelphia rowhouses.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New Pa. program will send millions to Philly area for home repairs and weatherization

The Whole-Home Repairs Program will provide grants to eligible homeowners and forgivable loans to small landlords.

3 years ago

An up-close view of a pitcher of water with Philadelphia Water written on it.
Community

Philadelphia officials take heat for communications over water contamination

Public health experts say Philadelphia’s communication following the Delaware River chemical spill was flawed.

3 years ago

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Mayor Kenney takes a sip of water.
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly tap water still safe to drink and ‘will not be impacted’ by chemical spill, city says

Philadelphia officials gave the all-clear Tuesday, after analyzing over 100 samples of water they feared could be affected by a chemical spill.

3 years ago

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An investigator, center top, moves through the scene of a deadly explosion in a residential neighborhood in Pottstown
Community

PECO natural gas pipelines did not cause Pottstown home explosion; cause remains unknown, says PUC

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission concluded its 10-month-long investigation into the Pottstown home explosion that killed five people.

3 years ago

A meatball made using genetic code from the mammoth is seen at the Nemo science museum in Amsterdam
Science

Elephant in the dining room: Startup makes mammoth meatball

An Australian company has lifted the glass cloche on a meatball made of lab-grown cultured meat using the genetic sequence from the long-extinct mammoth.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while in flight on his plane after a campaign rally at Waco Regional Airport, in Waco, Texas, Saturday, March 25, 2023, while en route to West Palm Beach
Courts & Law

AP sources: No more action from Trump grand jury this week

They returned to Trump on Monday, but only for a short time to hear from one witness.

3 years ago

South Carolina head coach Dawn Staley celebrates with the net after defeating Maryland in an Elite 8 college basketball game of the NCAA Tournament in Greenville
Education

Black female athletes: Having Black female coach is crucial

Black female representation in the coaching and sports administrative ranks has often existed on a minute scale.

3 years ago

A group of people supporting legalization of marijuana are gathered in the Delaware State Capitol.
Politics & Policy

Delaware Senate approves marijuana legalization and regulation; all eyes now on staunch foe Gov. Carney

The governor vetoed the legalization measure last year and House members could not override his action last year. The governor won’t say what he’ll do now.

3 years ago

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(Matt Smith for Spotlight PA)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania court decision does little to clear up confusion over fixing mail ballots

Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler dismissed a case brought by the Republican National Committee last year

3 years ago

A close-up of Temple President Jason Wingard.
Education

Jason Wingard resigns as Temple University’s president, effective Friday

Embattled Temple University President Jason Wingard submitted his resignation to the university's Board of Trustees, effective March 31.

3 years ago

Keith Tindall speaks to 6abc news at his home
Community
6abc

Harleysville man completes 50 marathons in all 50 states

Keith Tindall now plans to run across Pennsylvania to raise funds and awareness for Destiny Rescue, a children's charity.

3 years ago

File photo: Former Vice President Mike Pence speaks at a Coolidge and the American Project luncheon in the Madison Building of the Library of Congress, Feb. 16, 2023, in Washington
Courts & Law

AP Sources: Judge rules Pence must testify before grand jury

That’s according to two people familiar with the ruling, who spoke on condition of anonymity because it remains under seal.

3 years ago

A sea of white gloves fill Love Park as Philadelphians try to break the world record for most people doing jazz hands at once
Arts & Entertainment

Philly kicks off Jazz Appreciation Month with a show of hands

Philly attempted to set a world record for jazz hands to launch Philly Celebrates Jazz 2023, featuring over 100 jazz-related events in April.

3 years ago

Adnan Syed (center) leaves the Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in Baltimore
Courts & Law

Court rules in favor of victim’s family in Adnan Syed’s ‘Serial’ case

An appellate court has ruled a lower court did not give the family of the murder victim enough time to attend a court hearing in person that led to the release of Syed.

3 years ago

File photo: A close up of a Boy Scout uniform is photographed on Feb. 4, 2013, in Irving, Texas
Courts & Law

Boy Scouts’ $2.4 billion bankruptcy plan upheld by judge

The ruling follows a September decision in which U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Laurie Selber Silverstein approved the plan.

3 years ago

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