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Councilmember Kendra Brooks
PlanPhilly
Community

‘No work is insignificant’: When community service is what you’re called to do, you do it every day

Philly City Councilmember Kendra Brooks reflects on Martin Luther King Jr. Day and encourages people to show up for their community, in whatever way they can.

3 years ago

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart speaks while standing between the 2022 and 2023 championship trophies during a ceremony celebrating the Bulldog's second consecutive NCAA college football national championship, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Athens, Ga.
Community

Georgia football player killed in wreck after title celebration

Georgia offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member have been killed in a car wreck hours after the Bulldogs celebrated their second straight championship.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Community

Officer hospitalized after head-on crash in Southwest Philadelphia

A police officer is in stable condition after a head-on crash Saturday night in Southwest Philadelphia.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden, center, holds hands with Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., a senior pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church, second from left, and Keisha Lance Bottoms, senior adviser to Biden for public engagement and former Atlanta Mayor, second from right, after Biden spoke at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, during a service honoring Martin Luther King Jr
Politics & Policy

Biden: Americans should ‘pay attention’ to MLK’s legacy

President Joe Biden has made a historical pilgrimage to what he calls “America’s freedom church” to mark Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) celebrates following a victory over the Utah Jazz
Arts & Entertainment

Embiid’s jumper gives 76ers 118-117 win over Jazz

James Harden had 31 points and 11 assists to lead Philadelphia. Embiid chipped in 30 points and seven rebounds.

3 years ago

A row of people hold red tape and pose for a photo.
Arts & Entertainment

Murder mystery theater has a new home in the Curtis building

After 20 rambling years, Without a Cue Productions puts down stakes in the Curtis building.

3 years ago

A turtle rests on a red blanket.
Community

The Philadelphia Zoo takes its show on the road again to entertain at airport

The shows are designed to remove some of the boredom involved with waiting for planes.

3 years ago

A close-up photo of Scott Perry speaking into a microphone.
Politics & Policy
WITF

How Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry gained the potential power to influence a federal investigation involving himself

To gain enough votes to claim victory, Kevin McCarthy made many key concessions to Republican Congressman Scott Perry and the Trump-aligned House Freedom Caucus he heads.

3 years ago

A person fills up a jug of water from a faucet.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania sets drinking water standards on two ‘forever chemical’ PFAS compounds

Pennsylvania has joined a list of growing states setting drinking water standards for a toxic chemical known as PFAS. The EPA has yet to propose nationwide limits.

3 years ago

Three people hold up bags and pose for a photo.
Community

How to get involved in MLK Day events in the Philadelphia suburbs

Service, event, and volunteer opportunities are available in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties for MLK Day 2023.

3 years ago

An empty hospital hallway
Health

Pa.’s in-hospital mortality rates are up, new report shows

The Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council’s annual hospital performance report looked at patient outcomes for a range of health conditions.

3 years ago

A view from the stands of the baseball field at Frawley Stadium.
Arts & Entertainment

Wilmington Blue Rocks extend stadium lease in Delaware

Minor league baseball will be in Wilmington to stay through at least the 2030 season after the Blue Rocks agreed to extend its lease at Frawley Stadium.

3 years ago

A wide shot of a fire station with fire trucks parked in front of it.
Courts & Law

Former Delaware deputy fire chief charged with raping 15-year-old girl

Dwayne Pearson, 39, allegedly raped the girl in July and August. He faces three felony counts.

3 years ago

The children's choir of the National Association of Korean Schools sang the Korean National Anthem during the flag raising ceremony at City Hall. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Philly raises Korean flag in honor of the contributions of Korean Americans

The ceremony marks the tenth annual event honoring the contribution Korean Americans have made to the city.

3 years ago

David Oh speaks at a podium outside of City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Republican Oh ‘leaning towards’ joining crowded contest of Dems for Philly mayor

The Republican believes whoever wins the crowded Democratic primary may be vulnerable to a candidate from the other side of the aisle.

3 years ago

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