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Former U.S. high jumper Dick Fosbury poses during the 2014 World Athletics Gala Awards, Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, in Monaco
Community

‘Fosbury Flop’ high jumper Dick Fosbury dies at 76

The lanky leaper completely revamped the technical discipline of high jump and won an Olympic gold medal with what is now the most-used technique for elite high jumpers.

3 years ago

Pottstown Hospital. (Tower Health)
Health
Spotlight PA

A Pa. hospital’s revoked property tax exemption is a ‘warning shot’ to other nonprofits, expert says

Judge Christine Fizzano Cannon found that the nonprofit Tower Health system was operating a Montco hospital with the motive of profit.

3 years ago

A police crime scene in the Summerdale section of Philadelphia
Community
6abc

15-year-old dies after being shot 10 times in the Summerdale section of Philadelphia

Police say the male victim was shot five times in the torso and five times in the leg.

3 years ago

Building 21 in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Philly lawmakers call for more state funding to fix city schools

A group of lawmakers says city schools need $5 billion for repairs. They want to use some of the state’s budget surplus to fund the projects.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce
Community
6abc

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce says he’ll be back with the Birds next season

"Thank you to all my supporters and detractors for fueling me," Kelce wrote on social media.

3 years ago

A patient is getting blood drawn
Courts & Law

Delaware doctor to pay $500K to settle charge she defrauded Medicare by ordering unnecessary genetic tests

U.S. Attorney David Weiss said she ordered the tests without ‘legitimate medical justification’ after brief online consultations with senior citizens.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania Democrat Mike Zabel. (House Democratic Caucus)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Top Democrats knew about sexual harassment allegation against Pa. lawmaker in 2019

The Pa. House Democrats acknowledged that they were made aware of the allegations against Rep. Mike Zabel in 2019.

3 years ago

Michael Cohen standing on the street
Courts & Law

Cohen to testify before grand jury in Trump hush money probe

Cohen's closed-door testimony is coming at a critical time as the Manhattan district attorney's office closes in on a decision on whether to seek charges against Trump.

3 years ago

Viewer video shows the smoking rubber and dangerous driving near the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Saturday at 11 p.m. (6abc)
Community
6abc

Video captures reckless driving in Philly’s Spring Garden neighborhood

Hundreds of drivers were caught on video as they met up near the Art Museum on Saturday night.

3 years ago

Michelle Yeoh accepts the award for best performance by an actress in a leading role for
Arts & Entertainment

‘Everything’ wins best picture, is everywhere at Oscars

“Ladies, don't let anyone ever tell you you're past your prime,” said Yeoh.

3 years ago

Cherry Hill West High School
Education

Cherry Hill school gearing up for launch of Asian American Pacific Islander studies this fall

Administrators hope to strike a balance between siloing the curriculum and infusing Asian American Pacific Islander studies across the curriculum as a whole.

3 years ago

A close-up of a crucifix worn by a bishop.
Politics & Policy

‘Anti-Catholic bigotry’ or protecting children? Delaware bill would require priests report abuse or neglect from confession

One sponsor says current law turns “a sacred space into an unsafe space.” A lawyer who opposes the bill calls it “anti-Catholic bigotry.”

3 years ago

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File photo: Danny Briere speaks during a news conference Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2015, in Voorhees, N.J.
Community

Flyers interim GM Briere believes franchise needs a rebuild

The Flyers are having one of the worst seasons in franchise history. They are on track to miss the playoffs for the third straight season.

3 years ago

Antje Menikheim (left) lead scenic painter for Sunday's 95th Academy Awards, and scenic artist Michael Thomas prepare Oscar statues for the event, Wednesday, March 8, 2023, near the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles
Arts & Entertainment

How does Oscars voting work? This is how winners are decided

Final voting takes place not too long before the ceremony and is done completely online. For most categories, it's pretty simple.

3 years ago

Paradegoers at Philadelphia's 2023 St. Patrick's Day parade
Community

St. Patrick’s Day festivities off to an early start in Philadelphia

The 2023 parade theme "St. Patrick, Let There Be Peace" centers on the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement.

3 years ago

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