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Members of the National Guard wait for members of the General Attorney¨s Office to leave in a caravan with relatives of disappeared persons to a property called
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Public Safety

The U.S. and Mexico are working together to find 4 Americans who were kidnapped

The abduction took place on the streets of Matamoros, Mexico. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for the return of the Americans and the arrests of those involved.

3 years ago

Serbia's Novak Djokovic returns the ball to Daniil Medvedev during their semi final match of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in Dubai
National
Sports

Djokovic withdraws after failed bid to play Indian Wells

The U.S. is ending its COVID-19 emergency declaration on May 11, which is too late for Djokovic to play at Indian Wells and Miami.

3 years ago

Councilmember Isaiah Thomas speaks at a podium in a room in City Hall with a chart visible to his left.
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing
Race & Ethnicity

Data shows Philly traffic stops involving Black men are down 54%

A Philadelphia law intended to reduce the number of traffic stops for minor vehicle violations appears to be working, according to a new analysis of Philadelphia Police Dept.

3 years ago

Several boxes of pads and tampons are arranged on a shelf.
Health Care
Income Inequality
New Jersey
Public Health

Tackling period poverty in New Jersey’s most vulnerable communities

Advocates say the stigma around menstrual health is a barrier to equitable access to period products.

3 years ago

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A bag of groceries is seen from above.
Delaware
Home & Family
Income Inequality
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

As pandemic-era SNAP benefits end, here’s where to find additional food resources in the Delaware Valley

Multiple food pantries and distribution sites can be found throughout the Delaware Valley to aid families facing SNAP cutbacks. Here’s a breakdown by area.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid (21) reacts after making a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Milwaukee Bucks,
Philadelphia
Sports

76ers rally to win 133-130, snap Bucks’ 16-game streak

Joel Embiid made a go-ahead 3-pointer with 41.4 seconds left as the Philadelphia 76ers rallied from an 18-point deficit to beat Milwaukee 133-130.

3 years ago

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Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Saturday night violence in Philadelphia leaves several dead, including 14-year-old

Two teenagers, including a 14-year-old, were among four people killed in separate shootings on Saturday night in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Ariell Johnson smiles at a table inside of a gym.
Business
Community Events
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Meet the 10 entrepreneurs vying set up shop inside Philly rec centers

Winners of the “Making Space” program will lead no-cost programming for young people in their communities in exchange for free rent.

3 years ago

John Myers, left, stands next to Alex Lewis, right. They're on a MFL elevated platform, and the train tracks are visible behind them.
Media
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly’s hot podcast studio: How two longtime producers are growing the city’s audio scene

Alex Lewis and John Myers are the duo behind Rowhome Productions.

3 years ago

Roshan Basil watches as someone demonstrates how to julienne carrots.
PlanPhilly
Community Events
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

‘Nutritious and delicious’: Vetri’s teaching kitchen is all about cooking up healthy meals with neighbors

At the teaching kitchen, food is a way to bring people together to connect and learn.

3 years ago

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Ukrainian sisters Maryna (left) and Vladyslava Aleksiiva speak during a practice session, in Kyiv
International
Military
Sports

War, anger cloud Ukrainian athletes’ path to Paris Olympics

Russian bombardments have wrecked training venues. Air raids disrupt training sessions. Athletes have lost family members and friends. Or they worry that they will.

3 years ago

This July 7, 2017, photo shows QVC facility in West Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Employment
Pennsylvania

QVC, one of Chester County’s largest employers, lays off hundreds of people

The West Chester-based television network is cutting 400 jobs. The company is one of the largest employers in the county and hopes its multi-year plan can keep it afloat.

3 years ago

Zandra Flemister, the first Black woman in the Secret Service, left the agency after four years because of discrimination. She is seen here escorting Prime Minister of Jamaica Michael Manley during his 1977 visit to Washington.
NPR
Gender
History
National
Policing
Race & Ethnicity

Zandra Flemister blazed a tough trail in the Secret Service. Now she’s getting credit

Flemister, who died last week, was the first Black woman to serve as a special agent in the 1970s, but was forced out by racial discrimination.

3 years ago

Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft corporate vice president of modern Llife, search, and devices speaks during an event introducing a new AI-powered Microsoft Bing and Edge at Microsoft in Redmond, Wash., earlier this month. Jason Redmond /AFP via Getty Images
NPR
Business
Technology

Microsoft’s new AI chatbot has been saying some ‘crazy and unhinged things’

After Microsoft's powerful AI chatbot verbally attacked people, and even compared one person to Hitler, the company has decided to rein in the technology until it works out t

3 years ago

Owner Omar Quiñonez puts a pizza in the display case at Amy's Pizzeria. A customer is visible seated at a table on the other side of the counter.
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

Amy’s Pizzeria in Hatboro overwhelmed with local, global support after viral video of racist attack

The owner says Amy’s Pizzeria is getting calls from around the world. Some callers make donations, others order pizzas to be delivered to local spots.

3 years ago

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