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Joe Festa speaks to a crowd while standing at a podium.
Business
New Jersey
Streets & Roads

Longtime Trenton barber who serves as a life coach for his customers gets a special honor

Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora said Joe Festa “has been an institution in this city for about 60 years and he’s still going strong.”

2 years ago

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Anteia Consorto looks off to the side in the foreground. In the background is Big Elk Creek and trees.
Environment
Outdoors
Pennsylvania

Neighbors are fighting a proposed campsite on Landenberg’s Big Elk Creek State Park

Residents believe the land should be protected from heavy foot traffic.

2 years ago

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Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter lights the menorah
Community Events
Philadelphia
Religion

South Philadelphia Shtiebel lights menorah in ‘aggressive move towards hopefulness’ as Israel-Hamas war continues

“At a heartbreaking time for the Jewish people, the lights of the menorah are more important than ever,” Rabbanit Dasi Fruchter said.

2 years ago

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Sean Hathcock, right, kisses Michelle Ashley after the two left candles for victims of a shooting at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas. The two graduated from the school and live nearby. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Crime
Gun Violence
National
Public Safety

No UNLV students killed in shooting; victims were faculty members, university president says

The attack at UNLV terrified a city that experienced the deadliest shooting in modern U.S. history in October 2017.

2 years ago

Nasheli Ortiz González and outgoing executive director of Taller Puertorriqueño Dr. Carmen Febo San Miguel.
Changing Communities
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Nasheli Ortiz-González and the power of creating community: ‘People have saved me’

Fashion is as much a vehicle for activism and art as community organizing is, says the new director of Taller Puertorriqueño.

2 years ago

Trish D'Antonio at home with her Santa collection
Delaware
Home & Family
6abc

Over 500 pieces of Santa collectibles bring joy to a Delaware woman’s home

"He's always smiling, he brings joy to people, I just love Santa," said D'Antonio of Wilmington, Delaware.

2 years ago

Police on the scene of a partial train derailment
Philadelphia
Public Safety

CSX freight train partially derails in South Philadelphia, knocking down utility pole

No hazardous materials were found in the box cars.

2 years ago

A young man poses for a photo outdoors
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Environment
Homelessness
Pennsylvania
Public Health

Heavy rain, floods, and heat: How climate change makes life tougher for unhoused people in the Philly area

Hundreds of people live outside in the Philly area. Data shows some of the weather conditions they deal with are becoming more extreme.

2 years ago

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This still image provided by New Jersey State Comptroller Office shows a graphic from the NJ State Comptrollers Office report regarding a police training video.  An October 2021 police training seminar in New Jersey,  instructors made lewd comments about women, encouraged officers to pull people over for no reason and showed a photo of a monkey after discussing pulling over a 75-year-old Black man, according to a new state comptroller's report.”  (New Jersey State Comptroller Office via AP)
Criminal Justice
New Jersey
Policing

Trainers at New Jersey police seminar disparaged women, made ‘inappropriate’ remarks, officials say

The six-day seminar in October 2021 was conducted by a New Jersey-based law enforcement training company called Street Cop.

2 years ago

Las Vegas Metro Police respond to a shooting reported on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas.
Gun Violence
National

Police: Suspect dead amid reports of multiple victims in shooting at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Police say a suspect has been found dead as officers responded Wednesday to a “confirmed active shooter” in a building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

2 years ago

A raccoon on top of a trash can
Animals
New Jersey
Public Health
6abc

Health officials issue warning after 2 potentially rabid raccoon attacks near Princeton University

Rabies is a potentially fatal virus that can be prevented by avoiding contact with animals that may be rabid.

2 years ago

2 woman with a young child sitting on the ground in the park.
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Homelessness
Housing
Income Inequality

‘Young, Unhoused and Unseen’ | Episode 2: Young moms

In this episode, a group of young mothers, a street outreach worker, and Marisol Bello from the Housing Narrative Lab speak about the challenges facing unhoused young moms.

Air Date: December 6, 2023

Listen 23:28
Liz Magill
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Religion

Penn president defends actions in combatting antisemitism on campus

Liz Magill joined the presidents from Harvard and MIT in testifying before a House committee on Tuesday.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles chief security officer Dom DiSandro after the NFL game on Sunday Dec. 3, 2023 in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

What to know about the Eagles security chief ejected from Sunday’s game

Dom DiSandro may be the first NFL team security head to get ejected to a standing ovation.

2 years ago

AC Milan's Christian Pulisic controls the ball during the Champions League group F soccer match between AC Milan and Paris Saint Germain at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023.
International
Pennsylvania
Sports

Christian Pulisic enjoying new lease of life at Milan ahead of Copa America

Milan appears to have regenerated the 25-year-old and that has been reflected in his performances for the U.S.

2 years ago

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