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1 year ago
Casino workers seethe as smoking ban bill is delayed yet again in New Jersey Legislature
The workers were convinced that after nearly three years, their state representatives were ready to start the smoking ban on its way to approval.
1 year ago
A ‘living nightmare’: After Vermont shooting, Haverford student speaks to fear among Palestinians
Last weekend, three young students of Palestinian descent were shot near the University of Vermont. Their trauma is felt across the Philly region.
1 year ago
Listen 1:11N.J. police search for people responsible for abandoning 3 puppies in freezing cold
The South Jersey Regional Animal Shelter and New Jersey State Police are trying to find whoever is responsible.
1 year ago
Retired Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman on the Supreme Court, has died at age 93
O’Connor’s nomination in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan and subsequent confirmation by the Senate ended 191 years of male exclusivity on the high court.
1 year ago
Philadelphia lights up the holiday tree at City Hall
The tree was lit during 6abc’s Thursday evening broadcast, featuring American Idol winner and platinum-selling singer Jordin Sparks.
2 years ago
Listen 1:01Most PECO electric customers will see bills drop starting in December
The average residential customer that uses PECO’s default service will see their monthly bill go down by around $5 starting Dec. 1.
2 years ago
In eight years, the OHS office became known nationwide for its public and private partnerships, as well as new funding to build more homes.
2 years ago
Listen 1:49Philadelphia officials say memorial to Palestinians in Clark Park will stay for now
The memorial features the names of thousands of Palestinians who have died in the Israel-Hamas war and in previous conflicts.
2 years ago
Germantown, a centuries-old woolen yarn variety, is a best-seller for Mt. Airy business
Kelbourne Woolens recently opened a retail shop in the midst of the Northwest Philly textile artist community.
2 years ago
Here’s everything you need to know for the 2023 Philly Holiday Parade
The third annual Philly Holiday Parade is kicking off in Center City this weekend.
2 years ago
3 more Philadelphia area Rite Aid locations among 31 more stores to close amid bankruptcy
There will be a store closing in Philadelphia, as well as ones in West Chester and Moorestown.
2 years ago
Israeli military says 10 Israelis, four Thai nationals, have been released by Hamas
The cease-fire is set to expire early Thursday. International mediators are trying to extend the deal to facilitate the release of additional hostages held by Hamas.
2 years ago
Flyers honor 9-year-old hockey captain fighting cancer with spot on the bench
Owen Micciche, captain of the Genesis Hockey Club, joined Flyers coach John Tortorella and the rest of the team during their 4-1 loss to Carolina on Tuesday night.
2 years ago
Ardmore family confirms 84-year-old relative among latest hostages released by Hamas
Ditza Heiman was taken away from her home on October 7 in a small neighborhood just about 1.5 miles from Gaza.
2 years ago