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Former Philly Mayor John Street gestures while sitting next to Philly mayoral candidate Rebecca Rhynhart
Politics & Policy
The Philadelphia Tribune

Former Philly Mayor John Street endorses Rebecca Rhynhart

Rhynhart is among several former city officials, such as former City Council members Domb, Green, Gym, Parker and Quiñones Sánchez, who resigned to run for mayor.

3 years ago

A SEPTA bus is seen traveling down a street in Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

After rider pushback, SEPTA delays ‘bus revolution’ until 2024

Some residents have voiced opposition to SEPTA's proposed changes, arguing they would negatively impact Black and brown transit riders the most.

3 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Who’s running for Philly mayor? A regularly updated candidate tracker

From experience to endorsements, a quick way to stay up to date with the race.

3 years ago

A bus leaves the Midvale depot in Nicetown
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA gas plant in Nicetown up for permit renewal

The first permit approval sparked intense opposition from residents and activists. Now some are calling for more air monitoring.

3 years ago

Police tape is placed near the scene of a shooting Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Half Moon Bay, Calif
Community

Official: 7 killed in California community; suspect arrested

The shootings occurred on the outskirts of Half Moon Bay, a city about 30 miles south of San Francisco.

3 years ago

The theme for the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show is ''Garden Electric.''
Arts & Entertainment

Flower Show to light up Convention Center with ‘Garden Electric’

A preview of the Flower Show’s return to the Convention Center highlighted multi-media projections and sound in “The Garden Electric.”

3 years ago

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A law enforcement officer walks outside the Starts Right Here building, Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa
Community

Police: 2 students dead, adult hurt in Des Moines shooting

About 20 minutes after the shooting, police said officers stopped a car about two miles away and took three suspects into custody.

3 years ago

Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks after taking the oath of office to become Pennsylvania's 48th governor
Politics & Policy

Refusal to release inaugural donors exposes gap in Pa. law

Many other states have no such disclosure laws, and millions of dollars can be given secretly by donors who seek favorable treatment under state regulations.

3 years ago

The exterior of SEPTA's HQ building
Urban Planning

SEPTA gets pushback on ‘Bus Revolution’ plans at City Council hearing

Opponents of the SEPTA ‘Bus Revolution’ said the plan would make it more difficult to use the transit system, especially for students and seniors.

3 years ago

People stand in front of the U.S. Capitol building during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
Courts & Law

4 Oath Keepers convicted of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy

A Washington D.C. jury found Joseph Hackett, Robert Minuta, David Moerschel and Edward Vallejo guilty on Monday.

3 years ago

Police officers stand outside a ballroom dance club in Monterey Park
Community

Gunman in Lunar New Year massacre found dead; motive unclear

The suspect, 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, was found dead on Sunday in the van that authorities say he used to flee after being prevented from attacking another dance club.

3 years ago

Thiago Vazquez points to the Philadelphia Union badge on his shirt during his signing day
Arts & Entertainment

From the field to the screen: Thiago Vazquez is repping the Philadelphia Union in the eMLS FIFA 23 tournament

Thiago Vazquez, a sophomore at the University of Delaware, will compete in Major League’s Soccer’s esports competition of “EA SPORTS FIFA 23.”

3 years ago

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Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy pushes to make N.J. state universities more transparent about their finances

Under the proposal, public colleges and universities would have to submit fiscal monitoring reports and undergo a sweeping audit every three years.

3 years ago

Paintings are hung in a gallery.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly artist Alex Da Corte explodes into ‘The Street’

The Philly artist’s immersive installation at UArts taps into anxieties born out of the pandemic era.

3 years ago

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A row of judges are seated at a table.
Courts & Law

Proposal to raise mandatory retirement age for N.J. judges panned by bar association

With dozens of judicial vacancies in New Jersey, a state Senator is proposing to raise the retirement age to 75. But the bar association pans the plan.

3 years ago

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