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Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square at The Vatican
International
Religion

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

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Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

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

Liz Aubrey smiles
PlanPhilly
Food & Drink
Philadelphia

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

Protesters gather in Philadelphia for a “No Kings” 50501 rally against the Trump administration
Philadelphia
Politics
Protests

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

Smoke billows from a wildfire in a forest
New Jersey
Outdoors
6abc

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

inside the burned home of Josh Shapiro
Crime
Pennsylvania

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

Josh Shapiro speaks
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

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

a fire burning at a scrapyard
New Jersey
Public Safety

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

People walk during a march and prayer vigil in Harrisburg, Pa.
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
Religion

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

A Millville fire truck is seen in a file photo.
Crime
Delaware
Race & Ethnicity

‘Lynching is not a joke’: Delaware lawmakers condemn firefighters accused of using a noose and making racist remarks

The alleged crime at a downstate fire station in February 2024 was unreported until earlier this month.

9 months ago

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Addiction
Government
New Jersey

Cherry 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 0:55
Francis Davis
Media
Music
Philadelphia
NPR

Francis 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

residents sitting, one holding a paper docket reading PLAYING IT SAFE IN THE 8TH!
Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

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

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New Jersey Transit train
Employment
New Jersey
Transportation

New 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

Left to right: O.G. Philly Elmo, Will Smith, Shayla Smith.
Studio 2
Philadelphia

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.

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