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Fire broke out at a Catholic school in Chestnut Hill. (6abc)
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Firefighters battling massive blaze at Philadelphia Catholic school

The flames broke out around 3:45 p.m. at the Our Mother of Consolation School located on East Chestnut Hill Avenue.

3 years ago

A SEPTA bus travels down the street
Infrastructure
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation

After riders revolted against SEPTA ‘Bus Revolution,’ planned route changes have been revamped

SEPTA has updated its planned overhaul of Philly bus routes after riders were unhappy with the changes designed to streamline the system.

3 years ago

Chopper 6 over scene as rescuers work to save beached dolphins in Sea Isle City
Animals
New Jersey
Outdoors
6abc

8 dolphins dead after mass stranding event in Sea Isle City, New Jersey

"The decision was made to humanely euthanize the dolphins to prevent further suffering," the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said.

3 years ago

Chopper 6 was overhead on March 20, 2023, as flames destroyed a church in New Jersey. (6abc)
New Jersey
Public Safety
6abc

Massive 4-alarm fire destroys church in Florence, New Jersey

The flames broke out around 6 p.m. at the Fountain of Life Center in Florence, NJ.

3 years ago

Chopper 6 was overhead as police investigated a triple shooting in West Philadelphia on March 20, 2023. (6abc)
Crime
Gun Violence
Kids
Philadelphia
6abc

13-year-old, two 16-year-olds shot in West Philadelphia; at least 44 shots fired

A triple shooting injured three juveniles including a 13-year-old on Monday in West Philadelphia.

3 years ago

A Twitter logo hangs outside the company's offices in San Francisco
NPR
Business
National
Technology

Got a question for Twitter’s press team? The answer will be a poop emoji

CEO Elon Musk announced this weekend (and NPR confirmed) that it now responds to press inquiries with a single poop emoji.

3 years ago

Items are shown in a store window.
Business
Community Events
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

South Street Egg Hunt features ‘eggscellent’ works of art, includes a $1,000 grand prize

Each egg found represents a chance to win prizes, including a Grand Prize Egg Basket worth $1,000.

3 years ago

Crime tape is seen in the area of a shooting in Philly
Gun Violence
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
6abc

Police: 4 people shot across from Temple University football field

The shooting happened around 3 a.m. Sunday in the shadow of Temple's football practice facility.

3 years ago

Crime tape is visible in front of a van that has a sign that reads
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia
Policing
Streets & Roads
6abc

University of Pennsylvania Officer struck in hit and run

Investigators say the driver was behind the wheel of a black Ford Mustang.

3 years ago

Water Woman, played by Maura Jarvis, is the mascot for the Philadelphia Water Department
Community Events
Environment
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Sustainability

Connecting with the Schuylkill, a walk to celebrate World Water Day

Visitors from all over the world traveled alongside the Schuylkill River trail to connect with nature and its importance.

3 years ago

Fairleigh Dickinson guard Grant Singleton (4) celebrates after a basket against Purdue in the second half of a first-round college basketball game in the men's NCAA Tournament in Columbus, Ohio
Higher Education
New Jersey
Sports

Fairleigh Dickinson stuns No. 1 seed Purdue in March Madness

FDU became the second No. 16 seed in history to win an NCAA Tournament game. Five years ago, UMBC showed the way for the little guys by overwhelming Virginia.

3 years ago

Fourteen people were charged in what prosecutors are calling ''Operation Cold Cuts.
Criminal Justice
Food & Drink
New Jersey
6abc

‘Operation Cold Cuts’: 14 charged in alleged South Jersey drug trafficking ring

Along with what they're calling "a large amount" of drugs, authorities seized 14 firearms and $300,000 cash.

3 years ago

Ford Logo
NPR
National
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation

Ford recalls 1.5 million vehicles over problems with brake hoses and windshield wipers

The automaker is recalling nearly 1.3 million 2013-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans, as well as 220,000 F-150 pickups from 2021.

3 years ago

The cover of a U.S. Passport
Explainers
International
Transportation
Travel
6abc

Panic is growing over passport delays. What you should know before traveling

Looking for a passport? The Department of State's website says processing time is eight to eleven weeks with routine service and five to seven weeks for expedited.

3 years ago

Advertisement for Push Pins from the 1900's
History
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

The humble push pin was invented in Philadelphia

In 1897, photographer Edwin Moore borrowed $100 and launched a company that would change bulletin boards forever.

3 years ago

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