
Philadelphia
Ex-officer who worked with kids sentenced in abuse of teens
A former suburban Philadelphia police officer accused of sexually abusing teenage boys decades ago has been sentenced to decades in prison.
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Woman charged in connection with fatal hazmat incident in Mayfair
The suspect and a two-month-old baby were treated at the hospital for exposure to heroin and fentanyl.
3 hours ago
140 years ago, a group of Philly women set out to advance gender equity
A descendant of the New Century Guild is still active in philanthropic grantmaking today.
5 hours ago
‘Credible Messenger’ program manager works to alleviate the negative impact of gun crisis reporting
Maxayn Gooden is the Credible Messenger Community Manager at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting.
7 hours ago
Philly project for art and criminal justice to receive international award
For almost 10 years, the People’s Paper Co-op has used art to help women get out of jail, and to get people’s criminal records expunged.
8 hours ago
Parents charged after boy found in locked dog cage inside Philadelphia home
A 30-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man have been charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
20 hours ago
SEPTA to install new gates to deter fare jumpers
SEPTA says anyone trying to get out of paying would not be able to go over or under the gates.
1 day ago
Philly hopes to add new restaurant at Love Park
A deal to convert the space fell apart during the pandemic. Now the Parks and Rec Department is hoping for a new concept to move in.
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Mayfair hazmat situation possibly caused by fentanyl, Philadelphia police say; 1 dead
A number of Philadelphia police officers, firefighters and medics were decontaminated due to possible exposure.
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Trio of leading women in Philly government honored by City Council
The resolutions are part of the council’s recognition of Women’s History Month.
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Fentanyl laced with animal tranquilizer xylazine has Philly care providers on high alert
The DEA warns that xylazine-fentanyl mixtures are exacerbating the deadly consequences of the opioid crisis.
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‘Building a community’: Rug-makers and artists to converge at TuftCon in Philly
Tufting rose in popularity during the height of the pandemic. Now, Philly’s TuftCon will celebrate the craft in person.
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Listen 2:10Fishtown Beer Runners say goodbye to founder
The founder of the Fishtown Beer Runners is stepping away from the club after 15 years. The group says it will continue its runs each week.
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Listen 1:08It takes a few dollars and 8 minutes to create a deepfake. And that’s only the start
Wharton professor Ethan Mollick is part of a growing chorus of people worried that this proliferation of what's known as "generative AI" will supercharge propaganda.
2 days ago
Phillies’ Rhys Hoskins taken off field with left knee injury
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins has been carted off the field during a spring training game. Hoskins apparently hurt his left knee while fielding a grounder.
2 days ago