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Fireworks lit up the night sky as the National Anthem was performed at Citizens Bank Park on Nov. 3, 2022. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly sports fans experience highs and lows as Phillies and Eagles play the same night

Philly sports fans had both teams on their minds outside of Citizens Bank Park, but the Phillies definitely had top-billing for fans there.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber reacts after grounding out to end the eighth inning in Game 5 of baseball's World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Arts & Entertainment

Verlander gets World Series win, Astros lead Phillies 3-2

Houston went ahead just four pitches in against Noah Syndergaard on Peña’s run-scoring single.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) carries in the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles in Houston, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Arts & Entertainment

Hurts, Eagles beat Texans 29-17 for their first 8-0 start

The Eagles overcame a slow start to get a 29-17 win over the Houston Texans Thursday night, giving them the first 8-0 start in franchise history.

3 years ago

A label states that these pans do not contain PFAS
Politics & Policy

EPA to consider expanded list of toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for regulatory plans

PFAS are linked to health impacts, including some cancers, and have shown up in water, soil and air.

3 years ago

File photo: Hoboken Police officers stand watch outside the United Synagogue of Hoboken, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Hoboken, N.J. (AP Photo/Ryan Kryska)
Community

FBI warns of ‘broad’ threat to synagogues in New Jersey

The FBI’s Newark office released a statement urging synagogues to “take all security precautions to protect your community and facility.”

3 years ago

Assemblywoman Shavonda Sumter (D-Passaic) speaks at a press conference outside Paterson City Hall on Nov 3, 2022. The NAACP hosted press conference to denounce political sent to New Jersey residents by the right-wing nonprofit American First Legal. (Courtesy of Assemblywoman Sumter)
Politics & Policy

Democrats denounce ‘racist’ flyers sent to N.J. homes, Republican candidate pushes back

The flyers appear to be from a right-wing nonprofit helmed by former Trump administration aide, Stephen Miller.

3 years ago

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A photo of Gov. Wolf in profile.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Wolf signs hastily passed $2 billion tax package that encourages natural gas production in Pa.

Despite the size of the package, lawmakers introduced and passed the bill in just a few hours with no public hearings.

3 years ago

An exterior of a prison is shown, with green grass visible in the foreground.
Courts & Law

Former corrections officer accused in smuggling ring at Riverside Correctional Facility

Philadelphia prison officials claim they are working to stop smuggling in the city’s jail system.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden walks on the court in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Monday, Oct. 31, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Sources: Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden expected to miss a month with injury

76ers star James Harden is expected to miss a month after suffering a right foot tendon strain in Wednesday's loss to the Wizards, sources told ESPN.

3 years ago

A person handles a mail ballot as a stack of mail ballots sit in front of them.
Courts & Law
WITF

What the Pa. Supreme Court’s undated ballots order means for the midterms – and beyond

Legal observers say the question of whether to count mail-in ballots with handwritten dating errors is still open.

3 years ago

Fans cheer before Game 3 of the World Series
Community

Phillies, Houston rev up for rare World Series-NFL double dip

The Phillies and Houston Astros will play Game 5 of the World Series on Thursday. Here's the catch. The Eagles travel to Texas to play the Houston Texans at the same time.

3 years ago

(AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Legislature moves to make state’s cryptocurrency rules ‘industry-friendly’

The State General Assembly recently passed a package that would establish regulations for digital assets, cryptocurrencies, and blockchain technologies.

3 years ago

(Courtesy Stockton University)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Asian American Film Fest, Kathleen Turner, and Les Misèrables in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Nov. 3-6: The Asian Film Fest kicks off in Philly, music from Zeek Burse in Delaware, and Kathleen Turner’s one woman show in N.J. are among this weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael A. Nutter at the entrance to the Fashion District at 10th and Market streets,. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The 76ers’ proposed arena could give Market East the lifeline it needs

The 76ers' proposed arena isn’t happening tomorrow — we have time to vet, analyze, and give careful consideration, argues former Philly Mayor Michael A. Nutter.

3 years ago

Two people lean against a wall as light swirls over them.
Arts & Entertainment

Power nap: ‘Supine Horizons’ promotes the political urgency of taking a break at Germantown installation

Gralin Hughes’ “Supine Horizons” is an immersive art installation promoting the political urgency of taking a break.

3 years ago

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