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What we know about the fire truck that careened into a North Philly building

Police are still investigating what happened, as L&I works to avoid a collapse.

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Jersey Shore towns prepare for hopeful influx of tourists

Jersey shore towns are busier this year than last with hopes it will be a recovery summer season.

4 years ago

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Local businesses are still rebounding from civil unrest and pandemic

While some businesses are rebounding, others still face challenges.

4 years ago

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A week that changed Philadelphia: How the George Floyd protests unfolded

The timeline of eight days that will go down in Philly history.

4 years ago

Children play with beach towels on a windy day in Belmar, N.J., on Tuesday. Millions are expected to hit the road or board a plane to celebrate Memorial Day weekend as more people get vaccinated and COVID-19 restrictions are scaled back. (Wayne Parry/AP Photo)
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Travel tips for your post-vaccination Memorial Day Weekend

COVID cases are down, half of the country is at least partially vaccinated and the wanderlust has struck. But the rebound could also mean new challenges for your getaway.

4 years ago

Washington Wizards' Russell Westbrook (4) is helped to the locker room after an injury during the second half of Game 2 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, May 26, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Boorish fans: 76ers, Knicks, Jazz issue bans after incidents

The 76ers went even further than the Knicks could, because the fan involved in the Westbrook incident was a season-ticket holder. Those tickets have been revoked.

4 years ago

Elated children at Finley Recreation Center in Philadelphia run through the sprayground on the first day of operation, May 27, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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It’s officially sprayground season in Philly

All 91 of the city’s spraygrounds are now ready and waiting to provide sweet relief from the heat.

4 years ago

A fire truck crashed into a building at 7th Street and Girard Avenue Thursday afternoon. (Screenshot via 6ABC)
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4 firefighters, civilian injured after fire truck crashes through building in North Philadelphia

Four firefighters were onboard the truck at the time of the crash. Officials say all four were injured and two of them had to be pulled from the emergency vehicle.

4 years ago

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How religion, education, race and media consumption shape conspiracy theory beliefs

The survey of 5,149 adults living across the U.S. released on Thursday finds a strong correlation between consuming right-wing media sources and accepting conspiracy theories.

4 years ago

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Deep-rooted racism, discrimination permeate U.S. military

The Associated Press has found that a deep-rooted culture of racism and discrimination still festers in the U.S. armed forces, despite repeated efforts to eradicate it.

4 years ago

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International travel opens to the vaccinated, but how do you prove you got the shot?

There's no universal digital passport yet, it's not clear exactly what kind of proof will be accepted, and paper vaccination cards can be easily forged, damaged or lost.

4 years ago

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May 27 - June 2, 2021

Latino film fest, N.J. faire, Fords on display, a Spring Thing, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

May 27 - June 2: The week's events include hanging at the Philly Pump Track, a Chester County car show, and the reopening of Spruce Street Harbor Park.

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Eric Carle, creator of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar,’ has died

The beloved author and illustrator drew more than 70 books for kids — often about friendly bugs like that famous caterpillar.

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Violence interrupters, police will try to keep the peace over Memorial Day weekend

Staffers with the city’s Community Crisis Intervention Program will be poised to respond to potentially violent conflicts in an effort to prevent shootings.

4 years ago

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With their owners working from home during the pandemic, many dogs have gotten used to having their best friends around all the time.

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