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Two festive goats hang out at Awbury Arboretum
Community

Philly Goat Project is looking for some Christmas trees to nibble on

A tree isn’t necessary to partake in the fun, but a $20 donations will be required for those wishing to dispose of old Christmas trees.

3 years ago

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation and Makes an Announcement at Stephen Sampson Senior Citizens Center in Elizabeth on January 5, 2023
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy signs law to speed up building inspection times, boost affordable housing projects

The new law requires building inspections to be conducted within three days after requested.

3 years ago

An electric charge is plugged into a charging station, next to a sign that reads,
Community

Chester County wants to convert vehicle fleet to electric and install charging stations

Chester County leaders want to make more progress on its Climate Action Plan in 2023 to drastically cut its greenhouse gas emissions.

3 years ago

Students line up outside Overbrook High School for the first day of school.
Education

Close to 60% of Philly seniors have completed new state graduation requirements. What about the rest?

Starting with the class of 2023, Pa. students must graduate through one of five new “pathways,” two of which rely on scores from mandatory end-of-course Keystone exams.

3 years ago

An ambulance leaves the field with Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin during the first half of an NFL football game between the Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, Monday, Jan. 2, 2023, in Cincinnati
Community

NFL announces Bills-Bengals game won’t be resumed

The NFL won't resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field.

3 years ago

The 3500 block of Miller Street in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood was the scene of an explosion that destroyed three houses on New Year's Day.
PlanPhilly
Community

PGW says its gas lines did not cause the Port Richmond home explosion

The explosion destroyed three homes and damaged dozens more. So far, the city’s gas utility has not found evidence of a leak.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney speaking in Kensington at the unveiling of the city's plans for spending $20 million in opioid settlement funds on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023.
Politics & Policy

1st year of Philly’s opioid settlement funds to be spent on overdose prevention, wrap-around services in hard-hit areas

Philadelphia stands to receive about $200 million total in opioid settlement funds over 18 years from a major national lawsuit against three drug distributors.

3 years ago

An image shows people's portraits around a rowhome.
Community

Victims honored with tombstone 1 year after deadly Fairmont fire

One year after a fire in the city’s Fairmont section killed 12 people, including nine children, a large headstone was unveiled to family members.

3 years ago

The Pa. State Capitol building is visible.
Politics & Policy

Pa. agencies highlight reporting resources amid Human Trafficking Awareness month

Potential human trafficking situations can be reported to the national hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

3 years ago

former city commissioner of Philadelphia Al Schmidt testifies in front of the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

Former Philly elections official Al Schmidt among 12 to receive Citizens Medal on Jan. 6 anniversary

Among those being honored are seven members of law enforcement, as well as election workers and election officials.

3 years ago

A house is visible with security surrounding it.
Courts & Law

Police: Idaho slaying suspect’s DNA found at crime scene

Authorities say the DNA of the Pa. native accused of killing four University of Idaho students was found on a knife sheath recovered at the crime scene.

3 years ago

Wilfredo Campos poses in police uniform in front of a U.S. flag.
Community

Wilfredo Campos becomes Wilmington’s first Latino police chief

Campos is a 26-year police veteran who has been a captain — the third-highest rank — in recent years. He succeeds Robert Tracy, the new chief in St. Louis.

3 years ago

A hand holds a pill bottle.
Health
WESA

Study finds regional disparities in buprenorphine distribution across Pa.

A new study found distribution of the addiction-curbing drug buprenorphine in Pennsylvania increased by 217% over the last decade.

3 years ago

Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021.(AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Politics & Policy

U.S. Senator Bob Casey says he’ll undergo surgery for prostate cancer

Democratic Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania said Thursday that he will undergo surgery for prostate cancer but is expected to make a full recovery.

3 years ago

An aerial view of the legislature in Harrisburg's State Capitol.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Will a surprise speaker pick make the Pennsylvania House less partisan?

After the Pa. House picked Mark Rozzi to be the new speaker, some are hopeful the chamber will finally pass meaningful rule changes.

3 years ago

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