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District Attorney Larry Krasner
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Philly homicides are at a near-record low in 2024, Krasner says

The district attorney said that crime has been on a downward trajectory for the past three years.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley
Philadelphia
Sports

Saquon Barkley tops 2,000 yards rushing and moves within 100 of Dickerson’s record

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley became the ninth running back in NFL history to top 2,000 yards rushing in a season.

1 year ago

a goat standing by a Christmas tree, a man and two children
Animals
Environment
Philadelphia
Sustainability

Turn your Christmas trees into snacks for goats with the Philly Goat Project

Live Christmas tree donations will help feed the four-legged friends with the Philly Goat Project throughout the winter months.

1 year ago

Kenny Pickett raises a fist
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles clinch NFC East, backup QB Kenny Pickett forced out with injury and Saquon Barkley surpasses 2,000 rushing yards

After Jalen Hurts was sidelined last week due to a concussion, Pickett left with a rib injury on Sunday and was replaced by Tanner McKee. The Eagles beat the Cowboys 41-7.

1 year ago

A 32-foot menorah being lit in front of a crowd
Philadelphia
Religion
6abc

Hanukkah celebration in Philadelphia marks 50 years since first public menorah lighting

A parade of vehicles topped with menorahs traveled from Eakins Oval to Independence Hall on Saturday, ending in front of a 32-foot menorah.

1 year ago

Phillie Phanatic and attendees
Community Events
Pennsylvania

Delaware County’s 24-hour day of nonprofit giving event to return in 2025

The second annual Delco Gives Day is scheduled to begin May 8. Registration for nonprofits opens Jan. 6.

1 year ago

FILE - Greg Gumbel, left, watches as Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun talks to Butler head coach Brad Stevens, right, prior to taping a television interview for the men's NCAA Final Four college basketball championship game Sunday, April 3, 2011, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
National
Sports

Sportscaster Greg Gumbel dies from cancer at age 78

Gumbel was the studio host for CBS since returning to the network from NBC in 1998.

1 year ago

Decorated trees on display
Delaware
Environment
Explainers
Outdoors
Religion

Here’s how to recycle your Christmas tree in Delaware

Christmas trees have been banned from Delaware’s landfills since 2008.

1 year ago

Former Philadelphia Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson salutes a crowd
Delaware
Philadelphia
Sports

Former NFL receiver DeSean Jackson hired as the football coach at Delaware State

The school announced Jackson’s hire Friday in the latest move by a Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference program to hire a former NFL star as its football coach.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts
Philadelphia
Sports

Injured Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts won’t play Sunday against Dallas

The Eagles will turn to backup Kenny Pickett on Sunday because Hurts is still dealing with the lingering effects of a concussion suffered against Washington.

1 year ago

A sign for Crozer Health is visible in the foreground, with buildings in the background.
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Critical care patients evacuated at Crozer-Chester Medical Center due to electrical fire

Officials say there was a small flood that caused a fire on the property.

1 year ago

A property on the 1300 block of North 60th Street in Philadelphia
Energy
Housing
Philadelphia
Public Safety

More than 100 Philly rentals don’t have heat during the holidays, records show

It’s against the law to rent an apartment without heat inside Philadelphia city limits, but dozens of landlords are still doing that, city code violations show.

1 year ago

Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks behind a podium
Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

Philly homicides have dropped 37% since 2021

City leaders are touting 2024’s decline in gun violence, but they say more work needs to be done to improve those numbers further.

1 year ago

A male rabbi speaks in front of a menorah in Philadelphia
Philadelphia
Public Spaces
Religion

Hanukkah gathering in Rittenhouse Square brings hundreds together

The eight nights of Hanukkah conclude on Jan. 2.

1 year ago

Outreach workers walking into a homeless encampment
Homelessness
Housing
Public Spaces
Social Justice

100-plus cities in the U.S. banned homeless camping this year. But will it work?

The burst of new laws follows a landmark Supreme Court ruling and reflects public frustration with record-high homelessness.

1 year ago

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