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U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell (center) stands with city officials and representatives of national fire safety organizations at a press event in Philly Wednesday. (Sophia Schmidt/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

U.S. Fire Administrator commemorates Fairmount fire in Philly, announces national strategy

The Fairmount fire, which killed a dozen people including nine children, is the type of tragedy U.S. Fire Administrator Lori Moore-Merrell hopes to prevent.

3 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney speaking at City Hall on January 11, 2023. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Kenney outlines 2023 priorities, vows to work right through the end of his term

About a year from now, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney will be replaced. Until then, he said there is a lot more work to be done.

3 years ago

A traveler moves through the Philadelphia International Airport
Community
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Hundreds of flights impacted at Philadelphia International Airport after FAA computer system failure

Passengers at PHL started to see the departure screens change to "delayed" and "canceled" around 7 a.m.

3 years ago

A dog looks up a the camera, with a cone around his head and a cast on his front left paw visible.
Courts & Law

1 dog killed, 13 rescued in alleged dogfighting ring in Delaware; 5 men charged

Police say they uncovered the dogfighting after being called to the rural Sussex County property to investigate a report of suspicious activity.

3 years ago

An up-close photo. of DA Larry Krasner.
Politics & Policy

Pa. state Senate delays Philly DA’s impeachment trial amid court case

Pennsylvania’s state Senate is postponing a trial seeking to remove Philadelphia’s progressive district attorney.

3 years ago

Exterior of a high school building
Community
6abc

Police investigate after gunshot fired inside William Penn High School restroom

A handgun was found outside the school during a search, police said.

3 years ago

A close-up of Dr. Val Arkoosh speaking into a microphone.
Politics & Policy

Arkoosh to lead Shapiro’s sprawling human services agency

Dr. Val Arkoosh, an anesthesiologist who led Pennsylvania’s third-most populous county through the pandemic, will be nominated to lead the Pa. Department of Human Services.

3 years ago

An aerial view of Lays chips modified to say ''Gays''
Education

Central Bucks moves forward with policy censoring classroom decor and discussions — despite federal investigation

The Central Bucks School District passed a contentious policy that bans teachers from “advocacy activities” — a move the community fears will marginalize LGBTQ students.

3 years ago

Janelle James, from left, Quinta Brunson, Lisa Ann Walter and Sheryl Lee Ralph pose in the press room with the award for best television series, musical or comedy for
Arts & Entertainment

Quinta Brunson, ‘Abbott Elementary’ among big winners at Golden Globes

The Golden Globes on Tuesday sought to rekindle its pre-pandemic and pre-scandal glamour.

3 years ago

Travelers walk to their gates at the Philadelphia International Airport
Community

FAA lifts ground stop on flights following computer outage

More than 3,700 flights were delayed and more than 640 were canceled early in the day.

3 years ago

The 3500 block of Miller Street in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood was the scene of an explosion that destroyed three houses on New Year's Day.
PlanPhilly
Community

PGW says its gas lines did not cause the Port Richmond explosion. That doesn’t mean it wasn’t gas

The investigation into the New Year’s Day explosion is ongoing. Early results don’t point to PGW’s gas lines, but gas still could have been the cause.

3 years ago

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Robert Thompson (left), his wife, Eri Mizukane, and their 6-year-old son, Eiji, clean up a North Philly lot
Community

How to get involved in Philly’s 2023 MLK Day of Service

Here’s a look at some MLK Day volunteer and engagement opportunities, from clothing drives and cleanups to radical symposiums.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid dribbles during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Embiid scores 36 points, Harden has triple-double for 76ers

Harden finished with 16 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds Embiid returned from a three-game absence with a sore left foot with a new look.

3 years ago

Police officers walk from Roxborough High School
Courts & Law

Trial ordered for 4 in ambush shooting outside Roxborough High School

At Tuesday’s preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented evidence they said tied the adult and juvenile suspects to the Sept. 27 shooting outside of Roxborough High School.

3 years ago

N.J. Governor Murphy delivers the 2023 State of the State Address at the Assembly Chambers in Trenton on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023
Politics & Policy

N.J. State of the State address: Murphy announces plan to revamp ‘antiquated’ liquor license system

Murphy said the move would help revitalize downtown districts across the state after the pandemic took a toll on the local restaurant scene.

3 years ago

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