Community
Philly’s LGBTQ Catholic church celebrates 50 years of acceptance and community
Nestled in the heart of the Gayborhood, Dignity’s Philly chapter has members of all ages, from Gen Zers to Boomers
10 months ago
Service fully restored in Wildwood after substation fire knocked out power for days
Atlantic City Electric said more than 24,000 customers were initially impacted but as of 4:24 a.m. Sunday morning, the power has been fully restored.
10 months ago
Peter Nero, a Grammy-winning pianist and ex-conductor of the Philly Pops, dies at 89
Nero led the Philly Pops until 2013, exiting his leadership role when the orchestra said it could no longer afford him.
10 months ago
Inmate suspected of homicide escapes from a Pennsylvania jail using bed sheets
Authorities are searching for an inmate described as “very dangerous” who officials say escaped from a jail in northwestern Pennsylvania using bed sheets.
10 months ago
Glenside business celebrates Black-owned spirits, and promotes ‘Black excellence’
The event spotlights Black-owned spirits from the tri-state distilleries.
10 months ago
Philadelphia community tries to heal from trauma as shooter’s mental health comes into focus
Community organizations and faith leaders wondered how they could give people a safe place to heal when such a large swath of the neighborhood had become a crime scene.
10 months ago
Eagles QB Jalen Hurts says, ‘There’s a thrill in not being satisfied’
After leading the Philadelphia Eagles almost to victory at the Super Bowl and earning a record-setting contract, Jalen Hurts continues to pursue improving in his craft.
10 months ago
Substation fire knocks out power in Wildwood area; some service restored
Atlantic City Electric expects to have all customers restored by 3 p.m. Saturday, some customers could be restored even earlier.
10 months ago
What will it take to stop Jersey Shore town from bulldozing its beach? $12M in fines hasn’t done it
DEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette warns that the city’s conduct jeopardizes funding for future beach protection projects.
10 months ago
Mt. Alverno Road Bridge reopens in Delco, reconnecting Aston and Middletown
More than 12% of state and local bridges in Delaware County remain in poor condition, twice the national average.
10 months ago
SEPTA to shutter Market Street trolley tunnel for deep clean
The transit agency will close the Market Street tunnel for trolleys for several weeks to clean up and spruce up service in time for back to school.
10 months ago
Princeton doctoral student held captive in Iraq
Elizabeth Tsurkov was conducting research in Iraq when she was kidnapped in March by a group with ties to Iran.
10 months ago
2 New Jersey firefighters died battling a blaze deep in a ship carrying 5,000 cars
Five other firefighters were injured but were expected to recover.
10 months ago
Greyhound’s bus station move leads to dead-end on Cuthbert and crowds of customers on Market
The Sixers arena plans may have factored into the company’s move, which led to a dead-end on Cuthbert and crowds of customers on Market.
10 months ago
Officials open Business Recovery Center to help those impacted by I-95 collapse in Philadelphia
It will be located at the Philadelphia Fire Department Engine 38 training facility.
10 months ago