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Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner shakes hands with Brandon Marsh (16) after Turner hit a two-run home run off Detroit Tigers' Joey Wentz during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Clearwater
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Opening Day 2023: Phillies take on Rangers in season opener

The Opening Day roster includes 13 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders.

3 years ago

People embrace as police respond to the scene of a shooting at a Kroger's grocery store in Collierville, Tenn., on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021
Gun Violence
Public Health
Public Safety

Gunshot injuries in U.S. surged during pandemic, CDC says

Experts say the CDC gun injury study, which uses data from hospital emergency departments, helps provide a more comprehensive picture of gun violence in America.

3 years ago

Dozens gathered to discuss the hot button issue at the Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Changing Communities
Philadelphia
Real Estate

Gentrification in Philadelphia: Residents weigh in on how development ‘changes the look of the neighborhood’

The conversation focused on the influx of wealth and redevelopment of Philly’s neighborhoods.

3 years ago

Teenagers are spending hours every day on social media apps like Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat.
Studio 2
Kids
Media
Mental Health
Public Health
Sports

Bucks County sues social media giants, Phillies opening day, NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli

Baseball season is here again. Also, teens and screens: holding companies accountable for the mental health crisis. Plus, NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli joins us live.

Air Date: March 30, 2023 12:00 pm

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The point where the Otter Creek meets the Delaware River, south of the Bristol Marsh Preserve, at Delaware Canal State Park in Bristol, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Environment
Outdoors
Public Safety
Sustainability

During a chemical spill, Philly was unable to switch water sources. Here’s why that matters

The contamination threat is the latest in a series of disasters that underscore the need for infrastructure investments.

3 years ago

An aerial view of police cars at Broad and Snyder at night.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
6abc

2 people shot, wounded on Broad Street Line subway in South Philadelphia

Officials say a suspect was apprehended and a gun was recovered.

3 years ago

Emergency responders and heavy equipment are seen at the site of a deadly explosion at a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania.
Employment
Environment
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
6abc

7 victims killed in West Reading chocolate factory explosion identified

Autopsies preliminarily revealed that all seven died of blast injuries. The following victims have been identified by the Berks County Coroner's Office.

3 years ago

Items are left at a makeshift memorial at the entrance of The Covenant School after a mass shooting on March 28, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. According to reports, three students and three adults were killed by the 28-year-old shooter on Monday.  (Photo by Seth Herald/Getty Images)
NPR
Gun Violence
Public Safety

74 people have been killed or injured by guns at American schools this year

In 2023, the K-12 database has recorded 89 gun-related incidents at a school so far, nearly one for every day this year.

3 years ago

file photo: Philadelphia Police at a crime scene on Nov. 19, 2018. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Gun Violence
Housing
Philadelphia

Landlord-tenant officer shoots woman during eviction in North Philly; police investigating

Police are investigating what went wrong when an eviction officer went to serve papers at a complex near Girard College.

3 years ago

An environmental clean-up crew works to remove gasoline fuel from an ETP pipeline spill in Darby creek in Tinicum Township, Pa.
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Billy Penn

A short history of (the many) recent environmental mishaps along the Delaware River

Events like the Bucks County chemical spill are relatively frequent, as notable spikes amid the regular churn of water pollution.

3 years ago

An up-close view of a pitcher of water with Philadelphia Water written on it.
Government
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philadelphia officials take heat for communications over water contamination

Public health experts say Philadelphia’s communication following the Delaware River chemical spill was flawed.

3 years ago

Listen 2:39
Mayor Kenney takes a sip of water.
PlanPhilly
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health

Philly tap water still safe to drink and ‘will not be impacted’ by chemical spill, city says

Philadelphia officials gave the all-clear Tuesday, after analyzing over 100 samples of water they feared could be affected by a chemical spill.

3 years ago

Listen 0:54
An investigator, center top, moves through the scene of a deadly explosion in a residential neighborhood in Pottstown
Energy
Housing
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

PECO natural gas pipelines did not cause Pottstown home explosion; cause remains unknown, says PUC

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission concluded its 10-month-long investigation into the Pottstown home explosion that killed five people.

3 years ago

Keith Tindall speaks to 6abc news at his home
Pennsylvania
Sports
6abc

Harleysville man completes 50 marathons in all 50 states

Keith Tindall now plans to run across Pennsylvania to raise funds and awareness for Destiny Rescue, a children's charity.

3 years ago

At Alma del Mar in the Italian Market, business was down after the water scare. (Ali Mohsen/Billy Penn)
Business
Environment
Food & Drink
Government Accountability
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philadelphia restaurant owners grapple with water contamination concerns, wish for clearer messaging

“Without the pandemic it probably would’ve been a bigger shock.”

3 years ago

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