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2 teens shot near memorial site for fallen Temple officer in North Philadelphia
Police said two teens, ages 13 and 17, were injured in the double shooting.
3 years ago
Habitat for Humanity receives $4 million grant to repair homes in Philly
The grant is the largest foundational award made to Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. It’ll enable the nonprofit to double the number of homes it fixes each year.
3 years ago
Temple officials are working on ways to keep both students and law enforcement safe as they mourn the death of Officer Christopher Fitzgerald.
3 years ago
EPA takes charge of cleanup in toxic Ohio train derailment
The Environmental Protection Agency told Norfolk Southern to take all available measures to clean up contaminated air and water.
3 years ago
4-day workweek trial: Shorter hours, happier employees
A trial of a four-day workweek in Britain, billed as the world’s largest, has found that most employees are less stressed, burned out and have better work-life balance.
3 years ago
Protest held after off-duty FBI special agent shoots dog in Center City Philadelphia
"Initial information is that the agent shot & wounded an aggressive dog," the FBI said.
3 years ago
The maker of Enfamil recalls 145,000 cans of infant formula over bacteria risks
Reckitt says despite contamination fears, the recalled formula tested negative for Cronobacter, which can cause rare but deadly infections in infants.
3 years ago
Philly leaders, advocates look to expand support services in the aftermath of gun violence
About a dozen advocates met with city officials earlier this month to ask for more accessible, more coordinated services for people who lose someone to gun violence.
3 years ago
Instagram and Facebook launch new paid verification service, Meta Verified
The monthly subscription service will start at $11.99 a month on the web or $14.99 a month on iOS or Android.
3 years ago
A new earthquake hits Turkey, as teams still respond to earlier catastrophic quake
At least three people were killed and more than 200 injured when a a magnitude 6.4 earthquake, followed by a magnitude 5.8 quake, shook southeastern Turkey on Monday.
3 years ago
1787 letter from cash-poor George Washington hailed as ‘great discovery’
The man later known as the Father of His Country tried to raise money after the Revolutionary War ended by unloading some of his vast land holdings.
3 years ago
Fundraiser for family of slain Temple police officer surges past $225k in less than a day
Christopher Fitzgerald leaves behind a wife and four children. A vigil to honor his memory is set for Tuesday on the university’s North Philly campus.
3 years ago
Philadelphia wants to train LGBTQ people to be board members for local organizations
Named after the late Philadelphia activist Michael Hinson, the city program offers free training with the goal of diversifying nonprofit leadership.
3 years ago
What we know about the Temple police officer fatally shot in North Philadelphia
The incident is thought to be the first time one of the university’s law enforcement officers has been killed in the line of duty.
3 years ago
The strike isn’t over until the new agreement gets ratified by union membership, the Temple University Graduate Student Union said.
3 years ago