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Black History Month begins, the Philly Auto Show and a pro 3v3 women’s basketball tournament in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 29 - Feb. 1: Art Battle in Delaware, an award show celebrating Philly's top restaurants and the Fire & Ice Festival in South Jersey are among the highlights.

2 months ago

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Independence Hall in Philadelphia
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Public Spaces

Philadelphia’s Independence Hall reopens after being closed for 4 months

The birthplace of democracy got spruced up for America’s 250th celebrations.

2 months ago

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Protesters, including Alyssa Bigbee of Philadelphia
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Supporters of the President’s House slavery exhibit gather ahead of court date on its future

Members of Avenging the Ancestors Coalition rallied at the Philly site Wednesday for the return of displays that were taken down last week by National Park Service employees.

3 months ago

The scene of a fire at a Bucks County nursing home
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
6abc

NTSB report reveals new details about nursing home explosion in Bucks County

The Dec. 23 blast at the Bristol Health and Rehab Center killed two people, and a third person passed away in early January. Another 20 people were injured.

3 months ago

Sean Locke receives high fives from teammates before a basketball game
Delaware
Mental Health
Sports

Wilmington basketball tournament returns for its 8th year, raising money for mental health support

The two-day SL24 Basketball Classic returns to the Chase Fieldhouse to honor Sean Locke, raise funds for mental health programs and encourage open conversations.

3 months ago

Listen 1:33
Taysha Marie Canales leans her head on Newton Buchanan's in a scene from the play.
Performing Arts
Philadelphia

Philly’s Chinatown stadium debate echoes through James Ijames’ ‘Good Bones’

The Philly premiere of “Good Bones” at the Arden Theatre is not a retelling of the Chinatown fight, but the playwright took inspiration from it.

3 months ago

Listen 1:51
Police on the scene after three bodies
Crime
Criminal Justice
Pennsylvania
6abc

Suspect in custody after 3 found dead following standoff in Bucks County

Video shows a SWAT team breaching the residence, where the suspect was ultimately taken into custody.

3 months ago

Girl Scout cookies
Food & Drink
History
Pennsylvania
Billy Penn

Girl Scouts of Eastern PA celebrate growth, evolution as next ‘Firstival’

The first public Girl Scout cookie sale was held in Philly in 1933. The organization is celebrating by looking back at the growth they’ve made since then.

3 months ago

headquarters of American Water
Energy
Environment
New Jersey

New Jersey American Water seeks $10 a month rate increase

The investor-owned utility said a rate increase would help fund major infrastructure projects.

3 months ago

Listen 1:00
Federal immigration officers deploy tear gas at protesters
Gun Violence
Immigration
National

A man fatally shot by a federal officer in Minnesota worked as an ICU nurse, his parents say

The officer who shot Alex Pretti is an eight-year Border Patrol veteran, federal officials said.

3 months ago

A hand carved artistic numeral 1 sculpture
History
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

‘52 Weeks of Firsts’ celebrates Philly’s professional basketball history in next Saturday ‘Firstival’

The National Basketball League was formed in Philly in 1898, the Historic District and the Sixers have teamed up to commemorate it.

3 months ago

A sign for Villanova University
Higher Education
Pennsylvania
Public Health
6abc

Villanova University closed due to threat at academic building; students no longer need to be indoors

The FBI is actively investigating, along with Villanova's Public Safety Department and local law enforcement.

3 months ago

The town square in Georgetown, Delaware
Delaware
Homelessness

How services, housing gaps and policy made Georgetown, Delaware a focal point for homelessness

A new study sheds light on why homelessness is concentrated in Sussex County’s Georgetown and what leaders say is needed to address it.

3 months ago

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A room with 2 beds by the window in the shelter.
Home & Family
Housing
Pennsylvania

West Chester gets a new family shelter: ‘We will not turn our eyes away from homelessness’

The Friends Association’s new building located 825 Paoli Pike comprises an office space and a 10-unit family shelter.

3 months ago

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Energy
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

As electricity rates soar, PECO adds $2.5 million in aid for low-income customers

Utility aims to keep the heat on during cold weather while calling for long-term solutions.

3 months ago

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