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Lola Harper, microlender executive director
Business
Philadelphia

Philadelphia microlender that helps entrepreneurs hires new executive director

After three decades at the helm of the local microlender, its founder is stepping back to handle the strategic vision after hiring a new leader.

11 months ago

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Investigators on the ground at the site of the plane crash
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
Transportation

‘It’s the moment to be united’: Northeast Philly residents begin to process Friday’s deadly plane crash

The death toll rose to seven Saturday with officials reporting 22 others injured as cleanup continues at the site of the crash near Roosevelt Mall.

11 months ago

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Investigators on the ground at the site of the plane crash
Housing
Philadelphia
Streets & Roads
Transportation
6abc

PHOTOS: Aftermath of the plane crash and explosion in Northeast Philadelphia

Everyone aboard the flight was killed in the crash and one person was killed on the ground, Mayor Cherelle Parker said at a press conference Saturday.

11 months ago

The aftermath of the plane crash
Housing
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

7 killed, at least 22 injured in fiery Northeast Philly plane crash; city stresses residents call 911 to report debris

The plane fell from the sky and exploded into a fireball in a heavily populated residential neighborhood near the Roosevelt Mall.

11 months ago

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Two child ice skaters stand beside a coach in Kansas
Delaware
Public Safety
Transportation

‘Unimaginable loss’: Delaware ice skating community mourns 5 lives lost in D.C. plane crash

Coach Sasha Kirsanov joined 11-year-old skaters Sean Kay and Angela Yang, and their moms, in Kansas. All five died in the midair collision.

11 months ago

State Sen. Sharif Street
Immigration
Philadelphia
Social Justice
Sports

Philly immigrant groups call for general strike on Super Bowl Sunday in protest of Trump admin policies

The strike is part of a “Week of Action” running through Valentine's Day in Philadelphia to show the value of immigrants.

11 months ago

Listen 1:09
wreckage from the plane crash in the river
Delaware
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation

Boats return to the Potomac River for DC plane crash recovery and investigation

Among the victims were elite skaters who skated with clubs in Philadelphia and Aston and at the University of Delaware. A Delaware coach is also among the victims.

11 months ago

Miss Amber Kiley and her students
K-12
Philadelphia
Sports
6abc

Philly 2nd-grade class keeps track of Saquon Barkley’s rushing yards in math class

Eagles star Saquon Barkley has had an unforgettable season with more than 2,000 rushing yards. A 2nd-grade math teacher has turned Barkley's success into a class lesson.

11 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni, left, and quarterback Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia
Sports

Jalen Hurts is a prolific winner but the ultimate victory awaits

Hurts has been criticized throughout his career but numbers don’t lie and Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni is right. Hurts is a winner.

11 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
Philadelphia
Sports

Saquon Barkley could be latest in line of free agents who helped deliver Super Bowl titles

Barkley posted one of the most prolific seasons ever for a running back after signing a $37.75 million, three-year contract in March.

11 months ago

Joe Brake shooting a gun in a range
Business
Gun Violence
Pennsylvania

Where you shop counts: How 4 Pa. companies stack up on gun violence prevention

Guns Down America released the “Business Must Act” campaign, grading 38 corporations’ in-store policies, corporate actions and political and lobbying contributions.

11 months ago

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families smile at the fair
Books
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity
Billy Penn

African American Children’s Book Fair marks 33 years of championing literacy

The three-decade-old fair highlights Black authors and illustrators and serves young readers of color.

11 months ago

Philadelphia Eagles fans celebrate on South Broad Street in Philadelphia, Sunday Jan. 26, 2025, after the Eagles won the NFC Championship by defeating the Washington Commanders.
Philadelphia
Sports
TV
Billy Penn

Where to watch the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in and around Philly

If you weren’t lucky enough to bag some tickets to New Orleans, there are lots of options for watching the game locally.

11 months ago

U.S. Park Police helicopter during search and rescue efforts
National
Public Safety

What to know about the deadly collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter

The collision occurred at around 9 p.m. Wednesday in one of the world's most tightly controlled airspaces, just over 3 miles south of the White House and U.S. Capitol.

11 months ago

scene of rescue efforts from across the river
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Members of Pennsylvania skating club, Delaware coach among Washington, D.C. plane crash victims

Reportedly, some of the victims skated with clubs in Philadelphia and Aston and at the University of Delaware. A Delaware coach is also among the victims.

11 months ago

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