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House on fire after explosion
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Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Homeowners were having issues with hot water tank before deadly blast in Pennsylvania, officials say

The cause of the blast that killed five people — including two municipal officials — remains under investigation.

3 years ago

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Crime
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
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Billy Penn

Domestic violence, always difficult, can be even harder to escape in Philly’s Latino communities

Religions, traditional gender roles, lack of language access, and fear of deportation are all barriers to seeking help.

3 years ago

Patrick Cicero speaking at a podium, standing next to Gladys Brown
Government Accountability
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania

Aqua, East Whiteland, and PUC to ask for second look at court ruling barring utility sale

Some Pa. ratepayers saw the recent court ruling as a rebuke against rising water and sewer bills. Now, Aqua and a township in Chester County are seeking corrective action.

3 years ago

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New Jersey
Public Safety
6abc

South Jersey woman struck, killed by boat off Atlantic City coast

A preliminary investigation revealed that a 20-foot boat struck a woman who was swimming near a floating dock.

3 years ago

A sign about the history of Uhlerstown sits at the entrance of the bridge. (Gina E. Kim/WHYY)
History
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads

Your self-guided tour of Bucks County’s covered bridges

There used to be at least 50 such bridges in the county. Only a dozen 19th-century covered bridges remain.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Alec Bohm throws his bat after striking out with the bases loaded during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Laurence Kesterson)
Philadelphia
Sports

Bohm ejected for spiking bat after strike call, as the Twins beat the Phillies

The Phillies finished 6-4 on their 10-game homestand.

3 years ago

The last printed issue of the Marion County Record sits in a display in its office, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Marion, Kan.
Media
National
Policing

Police questioned over legality of Kansas newspaper raid in which computers, phones seized

Police simultaneously raided the home of Eric Meyer, the newspaper's publisher and owner.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Johan Rojas reacts after a home run during a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Nobody say anything, but the Phillies are homering a lot

For the first time, they’ve been able to tap into the reservoir of power sitting in the middle of their lineup.

3 years ago

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

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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

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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

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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

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