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Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88
Francis' death sets off a weekslong process of allowing the faithful to pay their final respects, followed by a funeral and a conclave to elect a new pope.
9 months ago
4 injured after being struck by car in South Philadelphia
According to police, the driver of a 2004 silver Toyota experienced a medical emergency while driving in the area.
9 months ago
First community fridge in Northeast Philadelphia set to open
In Fox Chase, the volunteer group will partner with a local church to provide a community fridge.
9 months ago
Philadelphia 50501 rally against Trump administration’s actions draws thousands
“We're not going to let him disappear people and make him feel like he's winning,” said one protester. “He's not.”
9 months ago
South Jersey wildfire consumes 1,000 acres
The fire was first detected by the Belleplain Fire Tower at 12:24 p.m. Friday.
9 months ago
Arsonist faced little resistance as Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family slept
That suggests multiple security failures, according to a former FBI agent who wondered why burglar alarms and motion detectors did not thwart the intruder sooner.
9 months ago
Shapiro recounts evacuating arson fire in pajamas at Pennsylvania governor’s residence
The Democratic governor on Thursday recounted the events after his family served a catered meal to firefighters to thank them for responding to the emergency.
9 months ago
EMR agrees to pay City of Camden $6.7M following four-alarm blaze in its scrap yard
The operator of the South Camden metal recycling complex agreed to change operations and reduce footprint, but residents are skeptical.
9 months ago
Some Pennsylvania Jews reminded of Tree of Life shooting after arson attack on Josh Shapiro’s home
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s mansion was the target of an arson attack last weekend, but the attacker's motives are unclear.
9 months ago
The alleged crime at a downstate fire station in February 2024 was unreported until earlier this month.
9 months ago
Listen 0:58Cherry Hill gets state grant to plan age-friendly community
The Camden County township is among more than a dozen local New Jersey governments that were awarded $70,000 to better serve seniors.
9 months ago
Listen 0:55Francis Davis, a figurehead of jazz criticism, has died
The distinguished jazz critic Francis Davis, husband of "Fresh Air" host and co-executive producer Terry Gross, died on Monday at his home in Philadelphia at 78.
9 months ago
East Germantown residents demand action after series of shootings
State Rep. Andre D. Carroll, D-Philadelphia, joined other state, city and community leaders to discuss solutions to keep communities safe.
9 months ago
Listen 1:48New Jersey Transit train engineers reject labor deal with management
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union says the deal was rejected by an 87% margin.
9 months ago
Will Smith, Philly Elmo, Shayla Smith – Best of Studio 2 Extra
Will Smith talks about his life in the City of Brotherly Love and what the city taught him for the big world. We also hear from the original Philly Elmo and a basketball star.
Air Date: April 16, 2025
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