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Youma Ba prepares a plate for guests at the launch of Africatown Restaurant Week at the African Small Pot Restaurant on Woodland Avenue
Community

Africatown Restaurant Week opens in Southwest Philadelphia

African cuisine is the highlight of the Woodland Avenue commercial corridor, where most of the residents are from Africa and the Caribbean.

3 years ago

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(From left) Expelled Rep. Justin Pearson, D-Memphis, expelled Rep. Justin Jones, D-Nashville, and Rep. Gloria Johnson, D-Knoxville
Politics & Policy

Black lawmaker who was expelled to return to Tennessee House

Nashville’s governing council voted Monday to send Justin Jones straight back to the Legislature. The council vote returns Jones to the Capitol after just four days.

3 years ago

A closeup of the New Jersey Statehouse
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Murphy signs order prioritizing job experience and skills over college degrees for state employment

It comes as state and local governments across the country struggle to fill vacant roles.

3 years ago

Asbestos has been found in more Philly schools. (6abc)
Education
6abc

2 Philadelphia schools discuss next steps following asbestos discovery

In recent weeks, a total of four Philadelphia schools have been found to have asbestos.

3 years ago

A woman standing outside in front of a mall.
Community

Wary shoppers return to Christiana Mall as police provide more details on Saturday’s mass shooting

Police said three males began attacking one victim, and when his two friends fought back, one suspect fired several bullets and struck three people.

3 years ago

Rutgers University Strike
Education

Rutgers strike: Faculty members march for higher pay, equal treatment of colleagues and campuses

Dozens march the picket line at Rutgers-Camden Monday as union members demand higher wages, equal treatment of faculty, and equitable investment in all three campuses.

3 years ago

Boxes of pills sitting on a table.
Courts & Law

Justice Department calls abortion pill order ‘unprecedented’

The DOJ is asking a federal appeals court to put the decision on hold.

3 years ago

Dubois City Hall
Money

Pa. city manager steals thousands of taxpayer dollars unsupervised

Herm Suplizio, manager for the city of DuBois Pa, has been arrested for stealing more than $600,000 from public accounts over which he had signatory control.

3 years ago

Trump sits at court with his lawyers.
Courts & Law

Trump’s response to criminal charges revives election lies

Trump is repeating what's been a consistent refrain throughout his political career — claiming without evidence that an election is being rigged against him.

3 years ago

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey speaks from a podium
Politics & Policy

Democratic U.S. Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania to seek 4th term

Casey is the longest-serving Democratic U.S. senator in Pennsylvania history.

3 years ago

Garrett Brownat the company’s office and assembly warehouse in West Chester, Pa.
Health

Meet ‘the Zeen’: Philly inventor behind the Steadicam creates wheelchair-walker hybrid

Nearly 50 years ago, Garrett Brown invented the Steadicam for motion picture filming. Today, he’s using his skills to give people more mobility options.

3 years ago

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Michael Barnes embraces his 13-year-old son, Elijah, behind a drum set at the Clef Club.
Arts & Entertainment

How Philly’s next mayor may rely on arts groups to address civic problems

Mayoral candidates say they want to use the arts to address civic problems. Some even see it as an important part of anti-violence work.

3 years ago

Listen 5:13
A view of a Temple flag from below, flying outside of a university building.
Education

‘Temple has to succeed’: Where does Temple University go from here?

Following the resignation of Temple University’s president and months of controversy, key stakeholders reflect on how the university got here and where it should go next.

3 years ago

A red banner and a building with a red
Education

Rutgers University faculty go on strike

After several months without a contract and no signs of movement between professors and administrators, a strike has been called for all three campuses.

3 years ago

Jon Rahm, of Spain, holds up the trophy after winning the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Augusta
Community

Jon Rahm rallies to win the Masters as Spanish stars align

Rahm shot 69 to capture his first Masters by four strokes over LIV golfers Brooks Koepka and Phil Mickelson, becoming the fourth player from Spain to win a green jacket.

3 years ago

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