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3 charged in 2018 killing of Boston gangster Whitey Bulger
Bulger was beaten to death at USP Hazelton in October 2018 hours after he was transferred from a prison in Florida, where he had been serving a life sentence.
3 years ago
Boy hurt in fall at Little League World Series alert, walks
An Instagram account the family set up to share updates said he is back in a standard hospital room and can communicate with his parents.
3 years ago
Apple warns of security flaw for iPhones, iPads and Macs
Security experts have advised users to update affected devices — the iPhone6S and later models, newer iPads and Mac computers running MacOS Monterey.
3 years ago
Activists demand full report on Fanta Bility shooting
After a grand jury investigation, three Sharon Hill police officers were arrested in January and charged with manslaughter and reckless endangerment.
3 years ago
Judge denies bail for Rushdie’s attacker, bars interviews
Hadi Matar appeared in a western New York courtroom after a grand jury indicted him on charges that he rushed the stage and stabbed Rushdie at the Chautauqua Institution.
3 years ago
Philly launches primary care finder tool to help connect residents to free and low-cost providers
The city’s health department launched a web-based tool this week with the goal of making it easier for residents to identify where they can seek free and low-cost primary care
3 years ago
Data highlights racial disparities in mortgage lending at TD Bank in Philly region
Between 2018 and 2020, TD bank denied a higher percentage of Black applicants seeking residential mortgage loans than white applicants.
3 years ago
Democratic candidate Josh Shapiro rallies with union supporters during campaign stop
Union supporters held signs and chanted their support for Shapiro’s bid as the race for Pennsylvania Governor nears the final stretch.
3 years ago
‘Our Super Bowl’: Golf fans celebrate as top PGA stars tee off in Wilmington
Officials expect the biggest sporting event in the history of northern Delaware to draw more than 130,000 fans, and pump tens of millions of dollars into the economy.
3 years ago
Deshaun Watson suspended 11 games, fined $5 million after settling with NFL
The league had sought to ban him for at least one year for violating its personal conduct policy.
3 years ago
76ers to play 34 nationally televised games, including Christmas Day
The 76ers to kick off the season with a nationally televised away game against defending Eastern Conference Champions, the Boston Celtics, on Oct. 18.
3 years ago
ChristianaCare backs out of deal to buy Crozer Health from Prospect Medical Holdings
Crozer is planning to return to nonprofit status as it seeks to evaluate the services that it offers at its hospitals.
3 years ago
Ending the ‘silos’: Northwest Philly anti-violence groups seek to collaborate with lawmakers
Northwest Philly advocates say red tape and poor communication remain the biggest impediments to making a dent in the city’s gun violence crisis.
3 years ago
Pa. lawmakers are set to get huge raises next year. They can return them, but almost nobody does
Inflation is pushing the Pa. legislature’s annual cost-of-living adjustments even higher, with base salaries expected to exceed $100,000 in 2023.
3 years ago
Philly Folk Fest, Santana and Earth Wind & Fire, Clay Fest in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
As the summer days wane, The Philadelphia Folk Festival celebrates 60 years. Plus Ardmore Rock & Ride and cultural festivals at Penn’s Landing.
3 years ago
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