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Crews battle massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section
The fire was brought under control around 5:30 p.m.
4 years ago
Philly’s anti-gun violence leaders honored by City Council
The honorees were nominated by Philadelphia residents and have all lost a loved one to gun violence.
4 years ago
Listen 1:37Library workers call for longer hours, more staff to prevent summer gun violence surge
Philadelphia libraries aren’t open on the weekends or evenings, and many have trouble staying open during the week.
4 years ago
President Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?’
Biden is trying to drive up pressure on Congress to pass stricter laws, though such efforts failed in the wake of past violence.
4 years ago
Police: Tulsa gunman targeted surgeon he blamed for pain
Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin identified the shooter as 45-year-old Michael Louis.
4 years ago
GOP insiders begin to reluctantly support Mastriano, as Democrats tout unity
GOP insider: the tone of the GOP push to elect Mastriano feels like a pep rally before a football game everyone knows the team is doomed to lose.
4 years ago
Lara Downes celebrates the diversity of artists in classical music
The classical artist and producer celebrates Black composers and musicians, and highlights those from the past who didn’t receive recognition.
4 years ago
Listen 6:00White House: 1st shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21
The Food and Drug Administration’s outside panel of advisers will meet on June 14-15 to evaluate the Pfizer and Moderna shots for younger kids.
4 years ago
Brittney Griner receiving, answering WNBA players’ emails
The emails are printed out and delivered sporadically in bunches to Griner by her lawyers after being vetted by Russian officials.
4 years ago
Philadelphia resident identified as first probable monkeypox case in Pa.
Pennsylvania’s first case of the monkeypox virus has been reported in Philadelphia based on preliminary testing.
4 years ago
If elected, could Pa. GOP candidate Doug Mastriano make voters re-register?
Mastriano, Pa.'s GOP candidate for governor, is perhaps the state's most prominent peddler of former President Trump's lie that widespread fraud cost him the 2020 election.
4 years ago
Doug Mastriano to be interviewed by Jan. 6 committee
Mastriano was seen outside the Capitol on the day of the insurrection, and was in regular communication with Trump as the then-president sought to reverse his election loss.
4 years ago
Inspectors deem more homes uninhabitable after Pottstown, Pa. explosion
PECO says the homes that exploded were not served by their natural gas.
4 years ago
Ex-Philadelphia detective guilty of work-linked sex assault
A 2019 grand jury report accused Philip Nordo of using his position to intimidate and groom male suspects and witnesses into sexual acts.
4 years ago
Roots Picnic is back! Plus Philly Pride, The Skirmish in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
Sister Hazel, KC and the Sunshine Band and a celebration of a classic car are also among weekend highlights in the tri-state for the first weekend in June.
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