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Philadelphia
Policing
6abc

Philadelphia police officer dies after being found unresponsive in patrol car

The discovery was made around 9 p.m. on the 1800 block of South Columbus Boulevard.

3 years ago

A team of gymnasts poses for a photo.
Economy
Kids
Pennsylvania
Sports

Valley Forge to host the YMCA National Championship in 2024

Three Montgomery County YMCA gyms will run the event together. They expect about 1,700 athletes plus their families to attend.

3 years ago

Kofi Osei and Jenn Foster hold a flag together.
Infrastructure
Law
Pennsylvania

Two Towamencin residents will sue township over pending sewer sale

In May, Towamencin residents passed a law, the Home Rule Charter, that forbids the privatization of their sewer system. But township officials intend to proceed with a sale.

3 years ago

Partially crumbled facade of building
PlanPhilly
Housing
Income Inequality
Philadelphia

Pa. AG sues over ‘deplorable’ handling of Philly apartment buildings

The suit seeks to bar SBG Management Services from renewing lease agreements and collecting rent until all properties are repaired.

3 years ago

Broadband internet tower
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania
Technology
Spotlight PA

What’s next as Pa. prepares to spend $1.2B on broadband

The Biden administration said the money will bring broadband to everyone in Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

City Representative Sheila Hess, members of Chamberlain's family, and people who worked on Goliath pose for a group photo
History
Philadelphia
Sports

‘Wilt Chamberlain Day’ declared in Philadelphia ahead of ‘Goliath’ docuseries premiere

The West Philly native’s achievements on the basketball court were felt across the globe, and will likely never be matched.

3 years ago

Listen 1:08
Kickball game
LGBTQ
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Sports

Stonewall Sports National Tournament & Summit in Philadelphia this weekend

Athletes will be competing across eight sports including kickball, dodgeball, tennis, and billiards at the Stonewall National Tournament & Summit.

3 years ago

OpenAI's ChatGPT is being investigated by the Federal Trade Commission
NPR
Government
Technology

FTC investigating ChatGPT over potential consumer harm

ChatGPT sees its first hint of regulation as the federal agency requests documentation about its business practices.

3 years ago

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur (left) )and Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova celebrate during there respective Wimbledon semifinal victories
International
Sports

Ons Jabeur reaches her 2nd consecutive Wimbledon final and will face Marketa Vondrousova

Vondrousova became the first unseeded women’s finalist at Wimbledon since Billie Jean King in 1963.

3 years ago

Termini Bros. Bakery in South Philadelphia
Food & Drink
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia

Renovations at Termini Bros. Bakery will remove century-old floor tiles, likely to be given away as customer mementoes

It’s not often changes come to the classic cannoli destination, which has been run by the same family for 102 years.

3 years ago

Tina Fey and Fred Armisen on the picket line
Business
Employment
Movies
TV

Hollywood actors join screenwriters in historic industry-stopping strike as contract talks collapse

It will be the first time since 1960 that actors and writers picket film and television productions.

3 years ago

A rowhome in Spring Garden
Gun Violence
Housing
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Billy Penn

After decades of sketchy evictions, legal and housing advocates hope Philly’s recent LTO shootings might lead to real change

The city instituted the LTO to replace famously corrupt constables, but the private contractors who carry firearms have also run into problems.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Union midfielder Déniel Gazdag celebrates a goal on his penalty kick against Nashville SC during the first half of an MLS soccer match Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.
Philadelphia
Sports

Gazdag’s two PK goals spark Union to 2-0 win over Nashville

Nashville’s Shaq Moore and Philadelphia’s Julián Carranza both received red cards in the fifth minute of stoppage time for violent conduct.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

911 dispatcher staffing issues likely contributed to the Kingsessing mass shooting response. An investigation is underway

Experts and lawmakers say staffing and tech issues contributed to the 911 call error related to last week’s mass shooting.

3 years ago

running water in a kitchen sink.
Government
Income Inequality
Infrastructure
Pennsylvania

Pa. residents behind on water bills can apply for grants up to $5,000

Grants are offered on a first-come, first-served basis for applicants who meet certain income requirements and who have past-due water bills.

3 years ago

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