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Rep. Glenn Thompson says no to gay marriage, attends son’s same-sex wedding
Thompson's office says he and his wife are “very happy to welcome their new son-in-law into their family.”
3 years ago
Frankford residents hope new affordable housing complex is a sign of things to come
“We wanted this project to feel like Frankford, to be about Frankford, and be for Frankford,” said City Councilmember Maria Quiñones-Sanchez.
3 years ago
Comcast awards $1 million to minority-owned businesses to offset pandemic impacts
Comcast announced the July 2022 recipients of their RISE fund pandemic relief grants. 100 Philly-area businesses were awarded $10,000.
3 years ago
Pa. man admits to Jan. 6 attacks on police, AP photographer
In a deal with prosecutors, Alan Byerly, 55, admitted to wielding a stun gun while confronting officers who were trying to protect the Capitol from the angry mob.
3 years ago
GOP warms to Doug Mastriano, far-right gubernatorial nominee, in Pennsylvania
As the general election season intensifies, the GOP machinery is cranking up to back Mastriano’s campaign and attack his Democratic rival, Josh Shapiro.
3 years ago
One of the two women to win a sexual harassment judgment against former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross talks about her healing process.
3 years ago
Listen 8:57CHOP, Habitat for Humanity to repair West Philly homes to improve health outcomes
Bank of America has invested $1 million in a CHOP program that offers exterior repairs to homes in West Philadelphia.
3 years ago
West Chester Borough Council supports effort to restore SEPTA passenger rail service
Commuter trains ran to West Chester for 100 years before SEPTA stopped service. Borough Council is backing a plan to bring it back.
3 years ago
TBS cancels Samantha Bee’s ‘Full Frontal’ after 7 seasons
In a statement announcing the cancellation, TBS said it has made “some difficult, business-based decisions” as part of its new programming strategy.
3 years ago
The Senate’s vote started a lengthy process to ask the governor to remove the auditor for committing three misdemeanors. But the House speaker shut it down.
3 years ago
SEPTA monitoring effects on rail systems as heat wave continues
SEPTA has lowered train operating speeds as Philadelphia faces prolonged extreme heat.
3 years ago
Philadelphia clinics allocated monkeypox vaccines
Appointments for the monkeypox vaccine are offered only to existing patients by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
3 years ago
Performers scrub the ground at City Hall to protest the overturning of Roe v. Wade
A handful of women dressed in rags scrubbed the ground of the City Hall courtyard to amplify the work to access abortion rights in the U.S.
3 years ago
Woman bought handguns and sold them to minors, Philadelphia DA says
The D.A.'s office said one of the guns was used in a shooting.
3 years ago
Pet boa constrictor strangles owner; police investigate
Authorities in Pennsylvania say a man has died after his pet boa constrictor wrapped itself around his neck.
3 years ago