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Man who stormed Capitol with gun gets 87 months in prison
It is the longest sentence imposed so far among hundreds of Capitol riot cases.
3 years ago
UC Townhomes property owners pursuing ‘legal remedies’ to break up protest encampment
An IBID Associates spokesperson says, “the trespassers have no legal right to remain on the property.”
3 years ago
Dems seem headed for climate, health win after ups and downs
The package would save consumers and the government money by curbing prescription drug prices, and it would subsidize private health insurance for millions of people.
3 years ago
Philadelphia area Red Cross sending help to flood-ravaged Kentucky
Members of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Region of the Red Cross are helping displaced residents after widespread flooding caused significant damage in eastern Kentucky.
3 years ago
1st ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves the port of Odesa
The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain has set out from the port of Odesa.
3 years ago
Camden schools kick off enrollment fairs ahead of academic year
Families are invited to enroll and re-register pre-K through 12th-grade students at a series of free events ahead of the 2022-2023 academic year.
3 years ago
For the first time in 21 years, a Philly artist will perform at the National Black Theatre Festival
Zuhairah McGill will perform her one-woman show “Sojourner,” the first Philly artist in two decades to be on stage at the prestigious festival.
3 years ago
Air conditioning is key in Philly’s hot neighborhoods, but resources are limited
“Air conditioning … is no longer a luxury in an era of climate-driven, change-driven temperature increases,” says one expert about the urgent need.
3 years ago
Listen 4:08Coatesville leaders say the city is going through a renaissance. Many think a new sports and events complex will put the city on the map.
3 years ago
As cases rise in Philly, how can you protect yourself against monkeypox? Here’s what to know
WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk reached out to experts in the region to learn more about what residents need to know about the quickly evolving health crisis.
3 years ago
Listen 3:32Nichelle Nichols, Lt. Uhura on ‘Star Trek,’ has died at 89
Relatives say Sunday that Nichelle Nichols, who broke ground for Black women acting on television as Lt. Nyota Uhura on "Star Trek," has died at 89.
3 years ago
Another heat wave on the way? Multiple 90-degree weather days predicted this week
Temperatures forecasted to hang in the mid-90s for most of the week.
3 years ago
Bill Russell, NBA great and Celtics legend, dies at 88
The NBA great Bill Russell has died at age 88. His family said on social media that Russell died on Sunday.
3 years ago
Woman gets 2 1/2 years in police car fires amid 2020 protest
A woman who pleaded guilty to setting fire to police cars amid the 2020 racial justice protests in Philadelphia has been sentenced to 2 1/2 years in federal prison.
3 years ago
Doctor: Biden tests positive for COVID for 2nd day in a row
President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 for the second straight day, in what appears to be a rare case of “rebound” following treatment with an anti-viral drug.
3 years ago