Community
The police response at Robb Elementary was a failure, a Texas official says
It took about an hour and 14 minutes from when officers arrived at the school to when they breached the door and ended the standoff with the gunman.
2 years ago
Fishtown celebrates a big redo for a city pool that’s officially re-opened for business
The Lederer pool had been closed for years due to a lack of proper maintenance and crumbling infrastructure. Now it's state of the art.
2 years ago
Illegal campfire could have sparked Wharton State Forest fire, 13,500 acres consumed
Wharton State Forest fire destroys 13,500 acres, as investigators look to an illegal campfire as the potential spark.
2 years ago
Federal Donuts switches potato rolls, swapping Martin’s for Baltimore’s ‘bread man’
Customers had pressured the Philly restaurant brand to change suppliers after hearing of Martin’s ties to Doug Mastriano.
2 years ago
Amid a COVID recovery, major fire disrupts Chinatown businesses
The fire has caused an almost complete shutdown of the Chinatown business area because of closed streets and hoses stretched to douse the flames.
2 years ago
La falta de espacios para Latine queer en Filadelfia crea frustración en la comunidad
Muchos sienten que sus necesidades no son satisfechas y que sus voces no son escuchadas.
2 years ago
Philly’s lack of queer Latine spaces leaves the community frustrated
Sammy’s Place on North 5th Street bucks the trend — and has been attracting a younger crowd.
2 years ago
2-alarm Chinatown fire under control, resident evacuated
Action News reports that there was a partial collapse at the building.
2 years ago
Atlantic City casino workers push for a contract with strike wild card in hand
Negotiations will continue this week between Atlantic City casinos and the union, whose workers have authorized a strike on Fourth of July weekend.
2 years ago
Wildfire in Wharton State Forest reaches 11,000 acres in size; 50% contained
Forest Fire Service crews will continue conducting backfiring operations throughout the day to aid in containment, officials say.
2 years ago
Investigation continues after firefighter death in Fairhill fire and building collapse
A fire and subsequent building collapse Saturday left one firefighter dead and five other responders injured. Federal ATF agents are assisting.
2 years ago
Philly announces 30 winners of Community Champions Awards grants
Twenty of the recipient organizations are set to receive a total of $325,000. Ten community members are going to each receive $2,500 in financial help.
2 years ago
Philadelphia celebrates Juneteenth with block party, parade, film festival, and more
The African American Museum in Philadelphia near Independence Hall hosted a Juneteenth block party where hundreds of people jammed to hip hop and dance classics.
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Black Americans living abroad reflect on Juneteenth
Black Americans living overseas have embraced the holiday as a day of reflection and an opportunity to educate people in their host countries on Black history.
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Juneteenth is a jubilant celebration — and a sacred lament
Members of the clergy reflect on the role of the church and the holiday marking the notification of the end of slavery.
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