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Maya van Rossum yelling from the crowd at the meeting
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Cheers and jeers: Environmentalists clash with Gov. Shapiro at hydrogen energy meeting in Northeast Philly

The Delaware Riverkeeper Network and other groups objected to the fact that the public meeting was being held at the steamfitters union hall.

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Hundreds marched through Center City in Philadelphia to protest U.S. involvement in the Israel-Hamas war on March 9, 2024.
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Hundreds march through Center City to demand cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war

In the shadow of International Women’s Day, speakers at the rally highlighted the plight of Palestinian mothers.

1 year ago

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley (left) and New York Jets defensive end Bryce Huff.
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Eagles land Barkley and Huff in a stunning $180 million spending spree to start NFL free agency

Barkley is set to sign a three-year deal for $26 million guaranteed and $37.75 million overall, while Huff is getting a three-year deal for $51 million.

1 year ago

Lindsey Horan celebrating on the field after scoring.
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Lindsay Horan scores in 1st half, U.S. beats Brazil 1-0 in Women’s Gold Cup title game

It was the first women's Gold Cup, created to bring teams in the region more meaningful competition.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia
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Billy Penn

Getting to know you: This is what chatGPT says Philly is famous for

chatGPT says Philly is best known for history, food and even greenspace, but information science experts break down what the AI bot is actually doing.

1 year ago

The Delaware County Courthouse and Government Center
Government
Pennsylvania
Real Estate
Technology

Delaware County modernizes its land records system, unraveling 240 years of historical records online

The initiative is part of the Delaware County Recorder of Deeds Office’s multi-year plan to digitize the records system.

1 year ago

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Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle Fletcher Cox (91) stands on the field prior to an NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.
Philadelphia
Sports

Eagles 6-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle Fletcher Cox announces his retirement after 12 seasons

Cox, a first-round pick in 2012, played all 12 of his seasons in Philadelphia and holds the franchise record for sacks by a defensive tackle

1 year ago

I-76 in Montgomery County.
Pennsylvania
Streets & Roads
Transportation
6abc

I-76 eastbound back open after tractor trailer fire in Montgomery County

Police have not said if there are any injuries or if any other vehicles were involved.

1 year ago

Sheila Oliver
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New Jersey
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Improved City Hall courtyard in Atlantic City will be named for late N.J. Lt. Gov. Oliver

As commissioner of community affairs, Oliver oversaw the shore town. Construction is expected to be completed in early fall.

1 year ago

A house fire
New Jersey
Public Safety
6abc

Neighbors rescue 2 residents from house fire in West Deptford, New Jersey

Responding officers were notified that two residents of the home had been pulled out of the fire by neighbors.

1 year ago

The Sisterhood Sit-In Trolley Tour’s guide, Starfire, poses with Philadelphia’s 40+ double dutch team on the bus on March 9, 2024.
Philadelphia

The Sisterhood-Sit-In Trolley Tour is back, visiting businesses owned by Black women in the City of Brotherly Love

Eight Philly businesses owned by Black women are highlighted on the Sisterhood-Sit-In Trolley Tour.

1 year ago

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Gun Violence
New Jersey
Policing
6abc

Police officer in Hamilton Township, N.J. shot while responding to domestic violence call

According to the Hamilton Police Division, a suspect opened fire on officers as they arrived on the scene.

1 year ago

wind turbines
Energy
Environment
New Jersey

Two groups appeal the selection of new offshore wind projects for New Jersey, citing cost

Protect Our Coast New Jersey and Defend Brigantine Beach and Downbeach filed an appeal to the approval in state court.

1 year ago

Adam Fisher on the sideline during a game
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Sports

Temple reviewing reports of unusual wagering activity ahead of men’s basketball loss to UAB

The betting line for Thursday night's game between Temple and UAB surged from the Blazers opening as a two-point favorite to reaching as high as eight points.

1 year ago

Family members arrive for a special city council meeting in Uvalde, Texas, Thursday, March 7, 2024. Almost two years after the deadly school shooting in Uvalde that left 19 children and two teachers dead, the city council met to discuss the results of an independent investigation it requested into the response by local police officers.
Government Accountability
Kids
National
Policing

Uvalde parents lash out after new report clears city police of missteps during Texas school attack

A Department of Justice report in January criticized the “cascading failures” of responding law enforcement.

1 year ago

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