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File: In this image from video, Alan William Byerly (center) attacks an Associated Press photographer during a riot at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Jan. 6, 2021. On Sunday, Oct. 9, 2022, federal prosecutors recommended a prison sentence of nearly four years for Byerly, of Pennsylvania, who pleaded guilty to assaulting the AP photographer and using a stun gun against police officers during a mob's attack on the U.S. Capitol. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Courts & Law

Capitol rioter gets prison for attacks on journalist, police

Pennsylvania man Alan Byerly apologized to his victims before being sentenced to two years and 10 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release.

3 years ago

A close-up of Superintendent Tony B. Watlington Sr. speaking.
Education

Philly superintendent promises to end ineffective programs as part of strategic plan

Superintendent Tony Watlington said under his leadership, the district will practice “strategic abandonment” by rigorously assessing the success of individual programs.

3 years ago

The Phillie Phanatic dances with fans at the pep rally for game 3 of the National League Championship Series. (Peter Crimmins/WHY)
Arts & Entertainment

‘We need you as loud as possible.’ Philly fans rally for NLCS home game

A “sea of red” as hundreds rally in Thomas Paine Plaza to cheer the Phillies to a game 3 victory over the Padres.

3 years ago

File photo: Former President Donald Trump pauses while speaking at a rally at the Minden Tahoe Airport in Minden, Nev., on Oct. 8, 2022.  (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas, Pool, File)
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 panel issues subpoena to Trump, demanding he testify

It remains unclear how Trump and his legal team will respond to the subpoena, if at all.

3 years ago

a water fountain in a school hallway
Education

Delaware school board files EPA complaint over lead in students’ water

Red Clay school board members are unhappy about a delay in lead testing results from the state.

3 years ago

Biden is surrounded by people.
Politics & Policy

Biden closely tends his Pennsylvania roots in election year

During this election year, Biden has returned to Pa. repeatedly to help Democratic candidates even though he's been largely absent from campaigning in other pivotal states.

3 years ago

Fetterman shakes Biden's hand.
Politics & Policy

Biden stumps for Pa.’s Fetterman, says ‘world is looking’

President Joe Biden says the “rest of the world is looking” to see who holds control of Congress after the upcoming midterm elections.

3 years ago

Steve Bannon is surrounded by reporters outside of a courtroom.
Courts & Law

Bannon gets 4 months behind bars for defying 1/6 subpoena

Steve Bannon was convicted of defying a subpoena from the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

3 years ago

A Phillies player watches his home run.
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

NLCS Game 3: 2008 World Series champion to throw first pitch, Kane Kalas sings national anthem

The pivotal Game 3 of the National League Championship Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padre is set for 7:37 p.m. Friday at Citizens Bank Park.

3 years ago

Phillies player Ranger Suarez speaks at a press conference.
Arts & Entertainment

Padres turn to October ace Musgrove vs. Phillies in Game 3

The series shifts to Philadelphia for Game 3 on Friday. The Phillies also will host Game 4 on Saturday and Game 5 on Sunday, if necessary.

3 years ago

Izzy Sazak and Daniel Melo play Venezuelan twins about to be shipwrecked at the fictional country of Illyria. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

A South Philly Mexican restaurant hosts a radical rewrite of ‘Twelfth Night’

Delaware Shakespeare brings its bilingual version of “Twelfth Night” to South Philly’s Alma del Mar, with a message about U.S. immigration detention.

3 years ago

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Tatiana Poladko works in Ukraine on her visit in July.  (Courtesy of Tatiana Polodko)
Community

Return to Ukraine proves heartening — and heartbreaking — for Delaware woman

Poladko and her family fled Russian bombs and tanks when the invasion began in late February. They are now living in Poland while mulling their future.

3 years ago

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John Bartram High School. (The School District of Philadelphia)
Education

Philly school district receives $1 million grant for violence prevention at Bartram High

The Office of School Safety plans to evaluate the success at Bartram High before expanding the initiative to other schools.

3 years ago

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File photo: Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy testifies before the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Health

U.S. surgeon general launches national workplace mental health guide in Philadelphia

The U.S. surgeon general chose Philadelphia as the site to launch a national guide for how employers can improve workplace mental health and wellness.

3 years ago

(Philadelphia Parks & Recreation)
PlanPhilly
Community

How to get a free, climate-resilient tree for your Philly yard

“Being able to green your community … is an act of self-determination and community care,” said an organizer of the tree giveaway program.

3 years ago

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