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Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy pushes to make N.J. state universities more transparent about their finances

Under the proposal, public colleges and universities would have to submit fiscal monitoring reports and undergo a sweeping audit every three years.

3 years ago

Paintings are hung in a gallery.
Arts & Entertainment

Philly artist Alex Da Corte explodes into ‘The Street’

The Philly artist’s immersive installation at UArts taps into anxieties born out of the pandemic era.

3 years ago

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A row of judges are seated at a table.
Courts & Law

Proposal to raise mandatory retirement age for N.J. judges panned by bar association

With dozens of judicial vacancies in New Jersey, a state Senator is proposing to raise the retirement age to 75. But the bar association pans the plan.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates his touchdown with wide receiver A.J. Brown (11) and center Jason Kelce (62)
Community
6abc

Eagles announce ticket information for NFC Championship game

There is a four-ticket limit per household and all tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

3 years ago

Thousands descended upon Chinatown on Jan. 22, 2023 to celebrate the Lunar New Year. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia’s Chinatown celebrates the ‘Year of the Rabbit’ amid rising Asian hate, ‘76 Place’ disagreements

Chinatown’s streets were packed with families celebrating the occasion, with fireworks and dancing lions to complete the scene.

3 years ago

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Worshippers wearing face masks burn their first joss sticks as they offer prayer at the Wong Tai Sin Temple, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Hong Kong
Community

China rings in Year of Rabbit with most COVID rules lifted

With the easing of most restrictions that had confined millions to their homes, people could finally make their first trip back to their hometowns to reunite with families.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey
Arts & Entertainment

76ers, without Embiid and Harden, edge Kings for 5-0 trip

Embiid and Harden rested foot injuries but the rest of the 76ers snapped Sacramento’s six-game winning streak.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver DeVonta Smith
Arts & Entertainment

Hurts, Eagles pound Giants early, coast to NFC title game

Top-seeded Philadelphia will host the NFC championship game next Sunday against either Dallas or San Francisco.

3 years ago

Two police vehicles are seen near a building where a shooting occurred in Monterey Park, Calif.
Community

LA mass shooting suspect kills 10 near Lunar New Year fest

A gunman killed 10 people and wounded 10 others at a Los Angeles-area ballroom dance club following a Lunar New Year celebration.

3 years ago

The access road to President Joe Biden's home in Wilmington, Del.
Politics & Policy

FBI searched Biden home, found items marked classified

Another search, this one by the FBI at President Joe Biden’s home in Wilmington, Delaware, has turned up more material containing classified markings.

3 years ago

Telehealth
Health

Feds launch COVID-19 telemedicine study and pilot program in Berks County

The National Institutes of Health and telemedicine provider eMed will study how virtual COVID home testing and treatment could work on a large scale.

3 years ago

Breana Cooper on watch from the lifeguard stand
Community

Lifeguards wanted: Philly waiving application, certification fees for young candidates

Philadelphia could not open all of its pools last summer due to a lifeguard shortage. The city hopes to avoid that fate this year.

3 years ago

A group of Eagles fans pose for a photo.
Community
6abc

Eagles set to take on Giants in NFL Divisional Round

Saturday night is the first game of the playoffs for the Eagles, as they fight to bring home the championship trophy.

3 years ago

A man stands at a podium with a bus visible behind him.
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence is not seeking re-election

Ken Lawrence will have served as a Montgomery County commissioner for seven years once his term expires at the end of 2023.

3 years ago

Shapiro walks hand in hand with his wife.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro fills executive staff with loyal allies, political veterans

Josh Shapiro's top advisors will be instrumental in helping the new Pa. governor deliver on promises he made during his 2022 midterm campaign.

3 years ago

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