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Survivors dig by hand after earthquake in Afghanistan kills 1,000
The Taliban and the international community that fled their takeover struggled to bring help to the disaster's victims.
5 days ago
‘Heightened alert’: Abortion providers brace for ruling
In her first week on the job at a Philadelphia abortion clinic, Amanda Kifferly was taught how to search for bombs.
6 days ago
The partnership’s goal: boost diversity in the spirits industry — and great a damn good sip.
6 days ago
More than 900 people have reportedly been killed in an earthquake in Afghanistan
The hardest hit areas were remote farming villages in the eastern Afghan province of Paktika.
6 days ago
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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days 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.
7 days ago
2-alarm Chinatown fire under control, resident evacuated
Action News reports that there was a partial collapse at the building.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week 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.
1 week ago