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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

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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

Argentina's Lionel Messi (right) and Brazil's Carlos Augusto battle for the ball during a qualifying soccer match for the FIFA World Cup 2026 at Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023
International
New Jersey
Sports

New Jersey among 14 U.S. cities hosting Copa América next summer. Philly not included

The semifinals will be in New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium on July 9 and Charlotte’s Bank of America Stadium the next day.

2 years ago

Indianapolis Colts linebacker Shaquille Leonard (53) warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C.
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles sign 3-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard to 1-year deal

Leonard should be available to play for the Eagles on Sunday night against Dallas.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies Manager Rob Thomson walks to the mound during the fourth inning of Game 1 of a baseball NL Division Series against Atlanta Braves, Oct. 7, 2023, in Atlanta.
Philadelphia
Sports

Phillies sign manager Rob Thomson to 1-year extension after 2 straight trips to NLCS

The 60-year-old Thomson has a 155-118 record since the veteran bench coach replaced Joe Girardi as Phillies manager on June 3, 2022.

2 years ago

The ParkWest Town Center, where Starbucks was going to open a community-focused store that offered training for young workers. (Google Street View)
Business
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Parkside never got its promised Starbucks ‘community store’ and no one’s saying why

The planned cafe, in the ParkWest Town Center, was touted as a way to train young workers and help earn them college scholarships.

2 years ago

Westield High School building
Crime

Teen girls are being victimized by deepfake nudes. One N.J. family is pushing for more protections

The spotlight yet again is on explicit AI-generated material that overwhelmingly harms women and children and is booming online at an unprecedented rate.

2 years ago

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel, right, dives in for a touchdown as Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay tries to stop him
Philadelphia
Sports

49ers thump injured Hurts, Eagles 42-19 in wild NFC rematch

“Typically, when you play to the standard, you win," Hurts said. ”I don't think we've played to the standard and won."

2 years ago

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