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Mourners are seen in front of a screen displaying a photo of Tyre Nichols.
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Government
National
Policing

The City of Memphis says it has completed its investigation into Tyre Nichols’ death

Nearly 20 hours of new footage and audio, along with accompanying documents, will be released to the public on Wednesday afternoon, officials say.

2 years ago

Oronde McClain at the NET ERC on the first day of his foundation’s work with juvenile diversion. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

‘A way out’: Gun violence survivor teams up with juvenile justice program to offer boys a second chance

A gun violence prevention nonprofit is teaming up with an existing juvenile justice program to provide mental health help and other services.

2 years ago

A member of the Mexican security forces stands next to a white minivan with North Carolina plates and several bullet holes at the scene of the crime in Matamoros on Friday. (STR/AP)
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Two Americans kidnapped in Mexico are found dead, two alive

The FBI has said the U.S. citizens crossed over into Matamoros, Tamaulipas, from Brownsville, Texas, on Friday, driving a white minivan with North Carolina plates.

2 years ago

Members of the National Guard wait for members of the General Attorney¨s Office to leave in a caravan with relatives of disappeared persons to a property called
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Crime
International
Public Safety

The U.S. and Mexico are working together to find 4 Americans who were kidnapped

The abduction took place on the streets of Matamoros, Mexico. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for the return of the Americans and the arrests of those involved.

2 years ago

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Daniil Medvedev during their semi final match of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in Dubai
National
Sports

Djokovic withdraws after failed bid to play Indian Wells

The U.S. is ending its COVID-19 emergency declaration on May 11, which is too late for Djokovic to play at Indian Wells and Miami.

2 years ago

Councilmember Isaiah Thomas speaks at a podium in a room in City Hall with a chart visible to his left.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing
Race & Ethnicity

Data shows Philly traffic stops involving Black men are down 54%

A Philadelphia law intended to reduce the number of traffic stops for minor vehicle violations appears to be working, according to a new analysis of Philadelphia Police Dept.

2 years ago

Several boxes of pads and tampons are arranged on a shelf.
Health Care
Income Inequality
New Jersey
Public Health

Tackling period poverty in New Jersey’s most vulnerable communities

Advocates say the stigma around menstrual health is a barrier to equitable access to period products.

2 years ago

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A bag of groceries is seen from above.
Delaware
Home & Family
Income Inequality
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

As pandemic-era SNAP benefits end, here’s where to find additional food resources in the Delaware Valley

Multiple food pantries and distribution sites can be found throughout the Delaware Valley to aid families facing SNAP cutbacks. Here’s a breakdown by area.

2 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) reacts after making a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks,
Philadelphia
Sports

76ers rally to win 133-130, snap Bucks’ 16-game streak

Joel Embiid made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 41.4 seconds left as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat Milwaukee 133-130.

2 years ago

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Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety
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Saturday night violence in Philadelphia leaves several dead, including 14-year-old

Two teenagers, including a 14-year-old, were among four people killed in separate shootings on Saturday night in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Ariell Johnson smiles at a table inside of a gym.
Business
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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Meet the 10 entrepreneurs vying set up shop inside Philly rec centers

Winners of the “Making Space” program will lead no-cost programming for young people in their communities in exchange for free rent.

2 years ago

John Myers, left, stands next to Alex Lewis, right. They're on a MFL elevated platform, and the train tracks are visible behind them.
Media
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly’s hot podcast studio: How two longtime producers are growing the city’s audio scene

Alex Lewis and John Myers are the duo behind Rowhome Productions.

2 years ago

Roshan Basil watches as someone demonstrates how to julienne carrots.
PlanPhilly
Community Events
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

‘Nutritious and delicious’: Vetri’s teaching kitchen is all about cooking up healthy meals with neighbors

At the teaching kitchen, food is a way to bring people together to connect and learn.

2 years ago

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Ukrainian sisters Maryna (left) and Vladyslava Aleksiiva speak during a practice session, in Kyiv
International
Military
Sports

War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes’ path to Paris Olympics

Russian bombardments have wrecked training venues. Air raids disrupt training sessions. Athletes have lost family members and friends. Or they worry that they will.

2 years ago

This July 7, 2017, photo shows QVC facility in West Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Employment
Pennsylvania

QVC, one of Chester County’s largest employers, lays off hundreds of people

The West Chester-based television network is cutting 400 jobs. The company is one of the largest employers in the county and hopes its multi-year plan can keep it afloat.

2 years ago

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