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Davilynn Severson and Hano Ganer look for belongings through the ashes of their family's home on Friday in the aftermath of a wildfire in Lahaina, in western Maui, Hawaii.
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National
Public Safety

Death toll from Maui fire climbs to 93, becoming deadliest in modern U.S. history

Rescue teams continue to search for survivors on the Hawaiian island after wildfires destroyed much of the historic town of Lahaina.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

3 killed after quadruple shooting on North Philadelphia basketball court

Philadelphia Police Deputy Commissioner James Kelly said at least 50 bullets and several guns were used in this shooting.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

5 people, including a child, are dead after an explosion destroys 3 homes and damages 12 others in Pa.

The cause of the blast remains under investigation by the county fire marshal, but officials warn that it could take months or even years.

3 years ago

Gun Violence
New Jersey
Public Safety
6abc

Arrest made after shots fired at Clementon Park and Splash World in Camden County

The incident began when a fight broke out at the park while it was still open to the public.

3 years ago

People dressed in traditional Pennsylvania Dutch attire make candles
Community Events
History
Pennsylvania

Goschenhoppen Festival returns for the 55th year, celebrating the 18th- and 19th-century Pennsylvania Dutch culture

The festival, held each year in rural Perkiomenville, Montgomery County, celebrates the life, food, and culture of 18th- and 19th-century German settlers.

3 years ago

Rev. Al Sharpton at a podium behind Sheila Oliver's casket
Government
New Jersey
Politics

N.J. Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver celebrated in her hometown of Newark

The pride of Essex County was remembered by many and eulogized by the Rev. Al Sharpton.

3 years ago

A baseball is visible on the grass
Kids
Pennsylvania
Sports
6abc

Delaware County team advances to Little League World Series with walk-off two-run homer

The Delaware County, Pennsylvania squad defeated Washington, D.C. in the Mid-Atlantic Regional championship Friday.

3 years ago

Images of Dubble Bubble gum in wrappers
Business
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

The story of how bubble gum was invented by a Philadelphia candy accountant

He worked for the Fleer Corporation, which had great luck with Chiclets and was also known for trading cards.

3 years ago

People walk down a road with damaged and burned wreckage visible on either side
Environment
National
Public Safety

Survivors of the deadly Maui wildfires start returning to ruins. The death toll is likely to rise

Officials raised the death toll to at least 80 and warned that it could rise again as search efforts continued.

3 years ago

Rowhomes in Nicetown, Philadelphia are visible.
Gun Violence
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

Nicetown CDC offering a beacon, lighting the way to less violence in Philadelphia

The Nicetown Community Development Corporation is looking to a new administration for the help they need to wage a long-term fight on violence.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen, left, and J.T. Realmuto celebrate after Lorenzen's no-hitter during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

8 phun phacts (yes) about Michael Lorenzen’s legendary Phillies no-hitter

The Philly newcomer is from a high school that produces ace pitchers, apparently! And his Vans are going to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

3 years ago

roller coaster at an amusement park.
Pennsylvania
6abc

Dorney Park announces new roller coaster for 2024: Iron Menace

Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom released CGI animations of what visitors can expect on Iron Menace in 2024.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Weston Wilson reacts after hitting a home run against Washington Nationals pitcher MacKenzie Gore
Philadelphia
Sports

Weston Wilson played 706 games in the minors. The 28-year-old rookie homered in his first Phillies at-bat

“I did not feel my legs,” Wilson recalled of his trip around the bases.

3 years ago

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver during a bill signing ceremony at the state capital in Trenton, N.J., Monday, Aug. 5, 2019
Community Events
Government
New Jersey

New Jersey begins a 3-day celebration honoring Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver

The Garden State’s first Black lieutenant governor will be remembered over the next three days.

3 years ago

A SEPTA bus travels down a street in Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation

6 people hurt after 2 SEPTA buses crash in South Philly

It’s the tenth crash involving a SEPTA vehicle so far this year, and the third reported this week.

3 years ago

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