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Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Swarthmore College alumni killed in upstate New York plane crash

Six people died in the crash Saturday, including the 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year. A preliminary report will be ready within 30 days.

2 months ago

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Crime
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

What to know about Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the alleged arson at his official residence

A security assessment is underway and fundraising is in the works to help cover the cost of the damage. Shapiro says President Donald Trump called him to see how he was doing.

2 months ago

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro
Crime
Pennsylvania
Politics

Harrisburg man to be charged with attempted murder of Gov. Josh Shapiro for setting fire to official residence

The fire broke out overnight on the first night of the Jewish holiday of Passover, which Shapiro and his family had celebrated at the governor's official residence.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia
Religion
Visual Arts

Philadelphia family carries on palm-weaving tradition in the Italian Market

Victoria Ciliberti is a third-generation “palm lady” sharing her craft in the Italian Market ahead of Palm Sunday.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia
Protests
Transportation

Transit system in ‘crisis’: SEPTA supporters rally at Philadelphia City Hall against ‘death spiral’ of proposed service cuts

Local politicians, transit workers and everyday riders expressed concern over the proposed cuts and called for more funding to cash-strapped SEPTA.

2 months ago

Jaron Ennis holding his championship belt
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Sports

Philly’s favorite boxer ‘Boots’ Ennis is bringing a big-time bout back to Atlantic City

The 27-year-old Ennis has won seven straight fights overall and made three straight successful title defense since he defeated Ukrainian fighter Karen Chukhadzhian in 2023.

2 months ago

an aerial view of the fire
Environment
New Jersey
Public Safety

Fire that swept through New Jersey neighborhood, killing 2 girls, apparently started in their home

Authorities said Friday that the cause of the fire in Millville doesn't appear to be suspicious. The blaze burned six homes and took several hours to bring under control.

2 months ago

Gianni Infantino and A.J. Brown shaking hands at the press conference
International
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

FIFA president visits Philly to promote upcoming summers of World Cup soccer

Gianni Infantino dropped several “Go Birds” greetings — and a big donation for the city’s soccer development — in his first visit to the city.

2 months ago

Debris floats in the water
National
Public Safety

NYC sightseeing helicopter plunges into river, killing 6, including family of Spanish tourists

Mayor Eric Adams said the flight began at a downtown heliport around 3 p.m. and the dead — including three children — had been recovered and removed from the water.

2 months ago

Aerials of fire-damaged houses
Housing
New Jersey
Public Safety

Girl is killed and her sister is missing after a fire destroys several Millville, New Jersey homes

The fire's heat was so intense that it melted part of a fire truck and a parked car.

2 months ago

Matzo ball soup
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Religion
Billy Penn

You don’t have to be Jewish to take advantage of Philly’s delicious Passover deals

Billy Penn rounded up a list of Passover-friendly options and Seder dinner meals available in the city. L’chaim!

2 months ago

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Business
Employment
Philadelphia

Philly metro loses hundreds of federal government jobs as more IRS layoffs loom

Labor data shows the federal workforce shrunk across the Greater Philadelphia area, and there could be more layoffs at the local Internal Revenue Service hub.

2 months ago

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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Transportation
6abc

SEPTA service would be cut nearly in half under new budget proposal if more funding not secured

The transit authority unveiled a budget proposal that would include a reduction to nearly half of its service, fare increases of more than 20% and cuts to the workforce.

2 months ago

Carnaval de Puebla
Community Events
Immigration
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

‘They’re all worried’: Philly’s 2025 Carnaval de Puebla canceled over concerns of ICE operations

The city’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration attracts roughly 15,000 attendees each year to South Philadelphia.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

One year in, Watch Party PHL has plans to provide a permanent home for women’s sports fans in Philly

The group packed Lucy’s with over 350 people for the NCAA women’s basketball final between UConn and South Carolina. It hopes soon to have its own home.

2 months ago

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