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Nicole Seahorne Hameen looks upwards while holding a pair of binoculars. Other members of the bird watching group are visible in the background, also looking skyward.
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Shopping? Take a hike! Philly has options to get outside on Black Friday

Philadelphia has 800 miles of trails. Groups are organizing walks to get folks outside on the biggest shopping day of the year.

2 years ago

A transit security officer works on the platform of the Girard stop
Philadelphia
Policing
Transportation

SEPTA’s transit police union hits pause on strike as negotiations continue

A new deadline has been set for Dec. 13 to decide on a new agreement or go on strike.

2 years ago

Evidence markers are seen at the scene of a mass shooting
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Police say some 70 bullets fired in North Philly shooting that left 2 dead, 5 wounded

Police identified the victims as Roger Marquez and Leon Pierre.

2 years ago

Volunteers at a food bank
Food & Drink
Income Inequality
New Jersey

N.J. food bank offering support as the holiday season begins

The Community FoodBank of New Jersey distributes food to those in need, and also works on the root cause of food insecurity.

2 years ago

(6abc)
Employment
Philadelphia
Policing
Transportation

Little progress reported as negotiations between SEPTA and transit police union continue

FOTP Lodge #109, which represents SEPTA’s 178 patrol officers, says officers have worked without a contract for the last seven months.

2 years ago

Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen grins after announcing the final phase of the removal of the mound of dirt and debris illegally dumped at 7th and Chestnut streets.
Environment
New Jersey
Public Health
Public Spaces

Camden’s toxic dirt pile to be cleaned up by February 2024

Crews started removing debris from an illegal dump site in the city’s Bergen Square neighborhood beginning last March after officials took over the property.

2 years ago

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) scrambles as Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Jalen Carter (98) defends during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo
Philadelphia
Sports

Inspired by high schooler, Jalen Carter nearly picked Patrick Mahomes’ spike late in the first half

Inspired by video of a high school player picking off a quarterback’s spike, Eagles rookie Jalen Carter nearly did it.

2 years ago

2 cats
Animals
6abc

2 cats found shot, 1 fatally, in Bucks County; SPCA offers reward for information

Now, officials are searching for justice for Tootsie and Josie.

2 years ago

Members of the Philadelphia 76ers served meals to military service members and veterans onboard the Battleship New Jersey on Monday. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community Events
Military
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Sports

Philadelphia 76ers host Thanksgiving meal for military service members and veterans

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said it was great to serve and say ‘thank you’ to service members and veterans Monday night.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.
Philadelphia
Sports

Jalen Hurts leads second-half rally as Eagles beat Kansas City 21-17 in Super Bowl rematch

Kansas City had the ball near midfield with less than 2 minutes to go, but Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a would-be 51-yard touchdown pass slip through his hands.

2 years ago

Brianna Cook, of Macon, Ga., looks at a display inside the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Plains, Ga. Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. She was 96.
Government
National

Rosalynn Carter’s tiny hometown mourns a global figure who made many contributions at home

Lifelong residents and more recent transplants to Plains remembered her Monday as an involved presence around town.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Dallas Goedert in action during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles without Goedert, Barnett for Super Bowl rematch against Kansas City

Jurgens was activated off IR on Saturday after missing five games with a foot injury.

2 years ago

town meeting
Energy
Environment
Pennsylvania
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pa. families call on Josh Shapiro to fulfill recommendations of fracking grand jury

Families that live near fracking in Washington County are disappointed in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent partnership with a major gas driller.

2 years ago

File photo: Mercedes-Benz stadium is seen, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Atlanta.
National
Sports

Atlanta to host opening game, Miami gets the final for 2024 Copa América

Other sites and scheduling for the 16-team event will be revealed later.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger announced $36 million in new tax credits for the Neighborhood Assistance Program, or NAP.
Food & Drink
Government
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Philabundance and other nonprofits get help from additional Pennsylvania tax credit funding

An extra $35 million in tax credits through the Neighborhood Assistance Program is designed to help for-profit companies do more for nonprofits.

2 years ago

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