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An iPhone seen in Washington. (Carolyn Kaster/AP)
Community
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New 835 area code for Philly suburbs, Lehigh Valley could begin as soon as September

The remaining supply of numbers in the current 610/484 area codes is nearly exhausted.

4 years ago

WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner stands in a cage in a courtroom prior to a hearing in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Closing arguments in Brittney Griner's cannabis possession case are set for Thursday, nearly six months after the American basketball star was arrested at a Moscow airport in a case that reached the highest levels of US-Russia diplomacy. (Evgenia Novozhenina/Pool Photo via AP)
Courts & Law

WNBA’s Griner convicted at drug trial, sentenced to 9 years

American basketball star Brittney Griner illegally brought drugs into Russia, the judge at her trial ruled Thursday at the conclusion of her case.

4 years ago

Alicia Keys performs during the Platinum Jubilee concert taking place in front of Buckingham Palace, London, Saturday June 4, 2022, on the third of four days of celebrations to mark the Platinum Jubilee. (Humphrey Nemar/Pool photo via AP)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

2nd Street Fest, Alicia Keys, BlackStar films, and Jerry Garcia tributes in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Aug. 4 - Aug. 7: The week’s events include a classical concert in N.J, the 2nd Street Festival in Philly, and a Lyle Lovett show in Delaware.

4 years ago

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Carolyn Martin gestures toward a sensor on a car
PlanPhilly
Weather

Philly citizen scientists gather heat and air quality data in hopes of a ‘more livable’ city

Philly is one of 14 cities and counties across the country chosen by a federal agency to collect heat data this summer, in an annual citizen science project.

4 years ago

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The cover of a children's book, ''The mouse Who played football''
Arts & Entertainment

Man or mouse?: Former Eagle Brian Westbrook writes children’s book

The Eagles running back was relatively small for a football player. He tells his story in a picture book about a mouse with big dreams.

4 years ago

The exterior of Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill
Health

Health care workers at 2 Crozer Health hospitals secure a new contract

More than 80 technical specialists at Delaware County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) and Taylor Hospital have come to an agreement with Crozer’s parent company.

4 years ago

Phil Mickelson lines up a shot on the 18th hole during the first round of the Bedminster Invitational LIV Golf tournament in Bedminster, N.J., Friday, July 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Courts & Law

Mickelson, others sue PGA Tour over LIV Golf suspensions

The dispute between the PGA Tour and the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series is now in the courts.

4 years ago

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. (center) is flanked by Paivi Nevala, minister counselor of the Finnish Embassy (left) and Karin Olofsdotter, Sweden's ambassador to the U.S., as he welcomes diplomats just before the Senate vote to ratify NATO membership for the two nations in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Politics & Policy

Senate backs Finland, Sweden for NATO 95-1, rebuking Russia

Lawmakers call Wednesday's 95-1 vote to expand the Western defensive bloc a “slam-dunk” for U.S. national security and a day of reckoning for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

4 years ago

Lady Gaga poses for photographers upon arrival at the 75th British Academy Film Awards, BAFTA's, in London Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
Community

Lady Gaga’s Foundation announces donations to VOICEup Berks and Mighty Writers

The nonprofits were selected for their focus on youth mental wellness and for focusing on practices regarding inclusion, access, and equity.

4 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia Mayor Kenney
Community

Philadelphia mayor says the city will ‘plug along’ on prevention as shootings spike

Philadelphia Police Department representatives said they’re recruiting more officers and trying to increase presence in areas impacted by gun violence.

4 years ago

File photo: In this July 19, 2018, photo, Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington. Walorski's office says that she was killed Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2022, in a car accident.  (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
Politics & Policy

Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski killed in car crash, her office says

She previously served three terms in the state’s legislature. Walorski, 58, was born in South Bend and lived near Elkhart, Indiana.

4 years ago

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones attempts to answer questions about his emails asked by Mark Bankston, lawyer for Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, during trial at the Travis County Courthouse in Austin, Wednesday Aug. 3, 2022. (Briana Sanchez/Austin American-Statesman via AP, Pool)
Courts & Law

Alex Jones concedes Sandy Hook attack was ‘100% real’

The parents suing Jones, though, testified Tuesday that an apology wouldn't suffice. They are seeking at least $150 million.

4 years ago

Governor Phil Murphy stands next to Frank Giampa of Vesta Wood-Fired Pizza and Bar in East Rutherford. (Edwin J. Torres/NJ Governor’s Office).
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy signs law extending expanded outdoor dining rules

Recent surveys have found that a high percentage of restaurant patrons would like to see COVID-inspired outdoor dining continue.

4 years ago

Community groups working against violence in the city of Philadelphia protested stop-and-frisk outside the 26th Police District in Fishtown. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

‘Mad or nah?’: As shootings persist, Philly officials weigh stop-and-frisk

As the city continues to deal with a frightful gun violence crisis, some city officials have floated the idea of revisiting stop-and-frisk.

4 years ago

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Lionel Dotson holds up a bag containing his sisters' remains
Community

‘I can say my goodbyes’: After 37 years, Philadelphia returns remains of MOVE victims to family

The city of Philadelphia released the remains of two children killed in the 1985 MOVE bombing back to their family.

4 years ago

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