Emily Scott
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Why the marquee lights are back on at North Philly’s shuttered Uptown Theater
North Philadelphia’s Uptown Theater celebrated 90 years since it first opened its doors. Now, community organizers hope to fully reopen the theater by 2020.
6 years ago
Listen 1:53Fire at Delaware City refinery contained, cause remains unknown
The cause of the fire at the Delaware City refinery is still unknown. State Sen. Nicole Poore says no one was injured in the blaze.
6 years ago
For Girard College’s MLK Day of Service, a focus on solutions to gun violence
The 24th annual Martin Luther King Day of Service at Girard College brought 4 to 5,000 volunteers to the historic school in North Philadelphia.
6 years ago
Sen. Casey: "We should never confuse a concrete wall with border security. It is not."
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey joined former border czar Alan Bersin to discuss expert opinions on border security amid the government shutdown.
6 years ago
Starting this fall, LOVE Park will be open for wedding ceremonies
What if you could say 'I do' in front of one of the city’s most iconic artworks?
6 years ago
Pa. grand jury interim report on clergy child sexual abuse is public. What’s next?
6 years ago
SquashSmarts helps Philly kids learn life skills on the way to graduation
Program helps students stay in shape and stay in school
6 years ago
FBI terror suspect allegedly planned to attack Philly on Labor Day
During Pitts’ last meeting with the undercover agent on Sunday, Pitts also discussed his interest in planning a future attack in Philadelphia, where he once lived.
6 years ago
The Philly region’s first heat wave of 2018: Tips on staying cool this week
Philly is experiencing a weeklong heat wave with temperatures reaching above 90 degrees through Friday.
6 years ago
Fireworks are (mostly) legal now in the tri-state area. Here’s what you need to know.
Over the last year, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware have all relaxed their consumer fireworks laws.
6 years ago
After push from 2 Philly moms, Amtrak adds breastfeeding facility at 30th Street Station
One of the women who pushed for the accommodation said she sees it as an indication of a cultural shift.
6 years ago
Protests cut Temple stadium town hall short
Hundreds of North Philadelphia residents, students and university staff gathered in Mitten Hall to hear Temple President Richard Englert discuss plans for the stadium.
7 years ago