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FILE - A man uses a cell phone in New Orleans on Aug. 11, 2019.
National
Technology

AT&T says its cellphone network restored after a widespread outage hit users across the U.S.

Outages began at about 3:30 a.m. ET and peaked at around 73,000 reported incidents. By 5 p.m. ET, the reports were down to fewer than 1,500.

2 years ago

Tourists gather at the LOVE sculpture
Economic Development
Economy
Philadelphia
Travel
Billy Penn

Philly tourism by the numbers: improving, but it could be better

The 42.9 million people who visited Philly last year were higher than last year, but still below pre-pandemic levels.

2 years ago

A sign for Jenkintown Borough
Government
Pennsylvania
Policing

Jenkintown police union rejects any plan to dissolve borough’s police department

Borough officials are weighing the idea of contracting with neighboring townships like Abington or Cheltenham to reduce costs.

2 years ago

Listen :55
(Billy Penn file)
Media
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

From ‘touristy’ cheesesteaks to Rocky-haters, here’s some of Philly’s top unpopular opinions

An online prompt launched flurry of unpopular ideas about the city’s sports, food, and culture.

2 years ago

Pa. capitol building
Government Accountability
Housing
Income Inequality
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pa. mortgage program, closed for over a year to resolve backlog, will reopen in March, officials say

A Spotlight PA analysis reveals the program has funds to help more than 3,000 homeowners.

2 years ago

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at White House Black History Descendants day event.
History
National

‘Let’s keep this history alive’: VP Kamala Harris honors families of civil rights activists in historic gathering for Black History Month

Descendants of Frederick Douglass, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X and more attended a White House ceremony to honor their families’ legacy and impact on the country.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies are shown Sept. 23, 1964.
History
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

60 years after the ‘64 Phillies collapse, does “negadelphia” still exist?

For some Philly sports fans, 1964 started decades of pessimistic fandom.

2 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia Union's Kai Wagner in action during the Leagues Cup semifinals soccer match against the Inter Miami FC, Aug. 15, 2023, in Chester, Pa.
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Sports

Philadelphia Union’s Kai Wagner reinstated for first game of the MLS season

Wagner received a three-game suspension during last season’s playoffs after allegations he used a racial slur against a New England Revolution player.

2 years ago

Cleanup is underway at Mother Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church after rocks were thrown through first-floor windows early Monday morning.
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Religion
6abc

134-year-old historic church vandalized in Philadelphia’s Society Hill

Police estimate $15,000 in damage was done by the vandal.

2 years ago

A horse runs down I-95
Animals
Philadelphia

Horse caught after seen running down I-95 in Philadelphia

Police corralled the horse in Port Richmond after it somehow made it off the highway without incident.

2 years ago

File photo: Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield gloves the ball during the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Sept. 2, 2023, in Denver. The Philadelphia Phillies have reached a contract agreement with utility infielder Merrifield, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024.
Philadelphia
Sports

Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies finalize a $8 million, 1-year contract

Merrifield gets a $7 million salary this year, and the deal includes a $8 million club option for 2025 with a $1 million buyout.

2 years ago

A massive fire is seen overhead in Francisville, Philadelphia
Housing
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Investigators search for cause after massive fire in Philadelphia’s Francisville neighborhood

Fire officials say 20 people may be displaced.

2 years ago

The East team, lead by captain Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (right) hoists the trophy after defeating the West 211-186 in the NBA All-Star basketball game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
National
Sports

Points records fall at the All-Star Game, with the East beating the West 211-186

The winners put up the most points in the game’s 73-year history. The previous mark: 196 by the West in 2016.

2 years ago

Alistair Johnston of Nashville SC is issued a yellow card during the second half of a match against FC Cincinnati at Nissan Stadium on April 17, 2021 in Nashville.
NPR
Employment
National
Sports

MLS will open its season this week with replacement referees after labor talks falter

On Saturday, nearly 96% of Professional Soccer Referees Association members voted against a bargaining agreement put forward by the Professional Referee Organization.

2 years ago

Bryce Harper celebrates a home run
Philadelphia
Sports

Bryce Harper wants longer deal with Phillies to go into his 40s, accepting of move to first base

The two-time NL MVP has seven years and $196 million left on his $330 million, 13-year contract.

2 years ago

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