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New Jersey
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Race & Ethnicity

The community in Lawnside, N.J. is uniting after graphic, racist graffiti was painted on a homeowner’s fence

Dawn Hines was notified at work that someone spray painted a graphic, racist message on her backyard fence. Her neighbors are rallying around her and condemning the incident.

2 years ago

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Frank Vanore looks onward
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Teen arrested for a series of deadly summer shootings, Philly city leaders announce

U.S. Marshals arrested a 17-year-old Wednesday linked to two deadly shootings in Philadelphia over the summer.

2 years ago

Looking at the SS United States
History
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

It stayed put, but admirers got an up-close look at SS United States

Plans to move the near-1,000-foot-long vessel between piers Thursday were scrapped. A new schedule was not provided.

2 years ago

SEPTA bus
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

SEPTA postpones Bus Revolution due to budget deficit

The plan for more frequent and reliable buses is the funding crisis’ first victim.

2 years ago

District 33 union workers
Business
Employment
Philadelphia
6abc

Philadelphia’s largest city workers union votes to authorize strike; no walkout at this time

District 33 represents at least 9,000 mostly blue-collar employees, including sanitation workers.

2 years ago

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New Jersey
Outdoors
Public Spaces

World’s tallest roller coaster, Kingda Ka, shuts down at Six Flags; local ‘coaster enthusiasts’ saddened by the closure

Self-proclaimed “coaster enthusiasts” gathered for final rides on Kingda Ka on Sunday, Nov. 10, before the official news of the attraction’s closure broke.

2 years ago

Wildfires burn
Environment
New Jersey
Outdoors

2 charged with setting some Northeast wildfires amid New Jersey drought warning and blazes out West

The drought declaration by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy asked people to take voluntary conservation steps, like shorter showers.

2 years ago

the ferris wheel and flying chair ride
Business
New Jersey
Real Estate
6abc

Ocean City developer hopes to turn shuttered Wonderland Pier into 252-room hotel

Plans are in motion to save the iconic Ferris wheel and carousel and turn the land into a 252-room hotel along the oceanfront.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, left, and Saquon Barkley
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles and Commanders meet in biggest game in NFC East rivalry series in nearly 30 years

The Eagles are 7-2 heading into Thursday night’s game against the Commanders at Lincoln Financial Field.

2 years ago

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Business
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Sports

Xfinity Live! getting $15 million in upgrades to expand plaza, outdoor backyard area

Cordish Companies and Comcast Spectacor unveiled concepts showcasing additions to its plaza and outdoor area.

2 years ago

Listen 0:50
fire from the MOVE bombing
History
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Penn Museum discovers another set of human remains from the MOVE bombing

An ongoing inventory uncovered more unaccounted remains believed to be those of 12-year-old Delisha Africa.

2 years ago

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A water tower stands above a residential neighborhood
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Bucks County Sewer and Water Authority invests $17M in sewer upgrades

The improvements will increase wastewater treatment capacity in Upper Dublin Township and Ambler Borough.

2 years ago

SS United States
History
Philadelphia
Transportation
Billy Penn

SS United States takes short trip Thursday; big trip out of Philly delayed

The ocean liner will be shifted from one pier to another, with accompanying activities. Here’s where you can see it leave.

2 years ago

An aerial view of a massive fire on Ruth Street in Kensington.
Philadelphia
Public Health
6abc

Multi-alarm fire in the Kensington section of Philadelphia now under control

Ongoing drought conditions have led to increased fire risk in the Philly region.

2 years ago

SS United States
Philadelphia
Transportation
6abc

SS United States’ departure out of Philadelphia delayed. Here’s what we know

The vessel was originally scheduled to depart Philadelphia on Nov. 15 at low tide.

2 years ago

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