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Lemuel Bannister estimates the height of the flooding caused by Isaias in 2020
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Eastwick United launches grant program to fill another gap in Isaias recovery

More than two years after a flood devastated low-lying Eastwick, a community organization is distributing funding for lingering repairs.

5 days ago

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‘Where does it end?’: Philly water customers are concerned about proposed rate hike

The average resident’s bill would increase more than 20% by late 2024, under a rate increase the Philadelphia Water Department wants.

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File photo: A New Jersey Transit train leaves the Bound Brook Station, Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, in Bound Brook, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
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N.J. brush fires disrupt rush hour rail service between New York Penn Station and Philadelphia

New Jersey Transit said service was suspended on its Northeast Corridor Line between New York Penn Station and Trenton.

5 days ago

Protesters rally outside the Paterson Police Department on March 10 over the killing of Najee Seabrooks.
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Cries for civilian review boards grow louder in N.J. following Najee Seabrooks’ killing

A bill allowing cities to create civilian review boards with subpoena power has stalled in the Legislature.

6 days ago

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Hundreds of white supremacist stickers were plastered around Port Richmond, and neighbors are springing into action to take them down

The River Wards neighborhood may have a “reputation” for this kind of ideology, one resident said, but the area is evolving.

6 days ago

File photo: Hiring signs are displayed at a grocery store in Arlington Heights, Ill., Jan. 13, 2023. Employers are increasingly posting salary ranges for job openings, even in states where it's not mandated by law, according to analysts with employment sites Indeed, GlassDoor, and Monster. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
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Pay transparency is spreading. Here’s what you need to know

The number of U.S. job postings advertising salary information more than doubled between February 2020 and February 2023, from 18.4% to 43.7%.

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A church that was destroyed in a massive 8-alarm fire in New Jersey on Monday evening was still smoldering on Tuesday. (6abc)
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Church reduced to burned-out shell after massive 8-alarm fire in Florence Twp., New Jersey

Officials tell Action News that kids were playing basketball in the rear of the church when they reported seeing smoke.

6 days ago

Fire broke out at a Catholic school in Chestnut Hill. (6abc)
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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.

6 days ago

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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.

7 days ago

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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.

7 days ago

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

1 week ago

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

1 week ago

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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.

1 week ago

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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.

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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.

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