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Philadelphia Flyers' Ivan Provorov plays during an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Philadelphia
Community

Flyers coach Tortorella defends Provorov’s Pride boycott

Provorov cites his Russian Orthodox religion as the reason he did not participate in warmups on Tuesday before the game against the Anaheim Ducks.

3 years ago

An upclose shot of Gov. John Carney speaking at a podium.
Politics & Policy

‘We’re on a roll now’: Delaware Gov. Carney cites economic progress in State of the State speech

The second-term governor cited new initiatives to improve education and housing opportunities — but also scolded constituents to stop littering.

3 years ago

the Westpark Apartments high-rise buildings in North Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

Philadelphia Housing Authority moves closer to starting construction at Westpark complex

The vote comes after a three-year delay caused by the pandemic and political opposition. Construction is expected to start early next year.

3 years ago

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Green bread and special beer for Philadelphia Eagles big playoff run

The Eagles take on the Giants in the NFC Divisional Round Saturday night.

3 years ago

Wilmington police cruiser
Courts & Law

Delaware man charged in murder prosecutors say ignited Wilmington gang war

Oliver “Butter” Henry is being held on $2.5 million cash bail on murder charges in the death of a 16-year-old that led to multiple retaliation shootings.

3 years ago

A sign stands outside the Glen Mills Schools in Glen Mills, Pa.
Courts & Law

Chester County Intermediate Unit settles case alleging abuse at Glen Mills Schools

The agreement establishes two separate funds — one for students’ ongoing education needs and another for damages.

3 years ago

Dr. Val Arkoosh walks to the podium
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County needs a new commissioner. Here’s how they’ll pick one

Montgomery County has to replace County Commissioner Val Arkoosh, who was tapped by Gov. Josh Shapiro to be Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Human Services.

3 years ago

Delaware County hosted an open house asking community members about plans for the new county park. (Courtesy of Delaware County)
Urban Planning

What’s next for Don Guanella? Delco still full steam ahead on push to turn it into county’s largest park

After a community feedback session, Delaware County officials are still marching forward with plans of opening the county’s largest park.

3 years ago

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks with reporters
Politics & Policy

U.S. Treasury buys time for Biden and GOP on debt limit deal

The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.

3 years ago

File photo: This aerial photo shows the Bonanza Creek Ranch in Santa Fe, N.M., on Oct. 23, 2021. (Jae C. Hong/AP)
Courts & Law

Alec Baldwin to be charged with manslaughter in shooting

Prosecutors announced that actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer.

3 years ago

FILE - The State Department seal is seen on the briefing room lectern at the State Department in Washington, Jan. 31, 2022. Everyday Americans will be able to help refugees adjust to life in the U.S. in a program being launched by the State Department. The goal is to give private citizens a role in resettling the thousands of refugees who come to America every year. The State Department is calling the new program the Welcome Corps.(Mandel Ngan, Pool via AP, File)
Politics & Policy

New program lets private citizens sponsor refugees in U.S.

The State Department program is called the Welcome Corps. The agency aims to line up 10,000 Americans who can help 5,000 refugees during the first year of the program.

3 years ago

A police car reads Lower Merion Police.
Community

Lower Merion residents call for independent investigation after police use Taser during traffic stop

“We're post-George Floyd,” said local NAACP leader Brian Reese-Turner, “Anybody in this community has to recognize what that means when anybody is in that type of situation."

3 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

Opinion: Florida-based real estate firm is the latest to unfairly extract wealth from Black homeowners in Philadelphia

Ira Goldstein and Mitchell Little write that the latest attack on Black Philadelphians’ homeownership and wealth accumulation is a company called MV Realty.

3 years ago

Charles and Olenka Santore at home in Fitler Square with their collection of Windsor chairs in 1977
Arts & Entertainment

America’s definitive collection of antique Windsor chairs will be sold at auction

Philadelphia illustrator Charles Santore, known as a celebrated artist of children’s books, was also America’s foremost expert on Windsor chairs.

3 years ago

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Lion dancers dance in the street during a parade.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Lunar New Year celebrations, Longwood’s Winter Wonder, Philly Tattoo Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 19 - Jan. 22: Lunar New Year in Philly, tribute bands galore, and the Delaware Symphony Orchestra are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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