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Community

Climate activists bike hundreds of miles through Pennsylvania to demand change

“We're never going to get anything done if we don't work together,” one activist said, at a stop in Philly Wednesday.

2 years ago

Curtis Jones sits at his desk in City Council Chambers
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia Crime Summit to lay out gun violence prevention blueprint

Activists, lawmakers, and business leaders will spend Saturday discussing gun violence action items. They plan to send a “white paper” to the next mayor.

2 years ago

Exterior of the museum, from the street
Community

CEO of the College of Physicians, Mütter Museum resigns after a tumultuous 2 years

Dr. Mira Irons' brief tenure was marked by turmoil; a mass exodus of staff, and major changes in terms of the museum’s online exhibits.

2 years ago

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Kyle Schwarber celebrating in the locker room
Community

The Phillies are again embracing ‘Dancing On My Own’ as their postseason party anthem

When the opening chords of the piano-led lyrics were heard over the sound system moments after the team clinched a wild-card spot, Phillies fans erupted in joy.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Johan Rojas celebrates after hitting a game-winning run-scoring single in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates to clinch a wild-card playoff spot, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Philadelphia
Community
Billy Penn

The heroes of the Phillies’ playoff clincher

Whoever they play in the wild card round — the Diamondbacks, Cubs, Marlins, or Reds — the Phils will be favored to win.

2 years ago

Photo credit: Joshua Yospyn
Studio 2

Earth’s ‘Fragile Moment’ with Michael Mann, Latest on Irizarry Police Shooting

After the hottest summer on record, climate scientist Michael Mann shares lessons from Earth’s prehistoric past. Also, the latest on charges dropped against Officer Mark Dial.

Air Date: September 27, 2023 12:00 pm

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Jose Alvarado waving to the crowd
Community
6abc

Fans can now register for opportunity to purchase Phillies playoff tickets

Registration will end on Sunday, October 1, at 11:59 p.m. EDT for the NLDS ticket opportunity

2 years ago

Protesters hold signs advocating for supervised injection sites.
Politics & Policy

Mayor Kenney is vetoing Philly ban on supervised injection sites, will send legislation back to City Council

The bill creates a zoning law that would prohibit sites across most of Philadelphia. City Council is expected to override the mayor’s veto.

2 years ago

Listen 5:09
The Philadelphia Phillies pose after clinching a wild-card playoff spot, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Community

Phillies clinch NL wild-card berth, head to postseason for second straight year

To be sure: The team's official postseason song “Dancing On My Own” was cranked to full volume.

2 years ago

Ransacked liquor store
Courts & Law

Over 50 arrested after mobs ransacked Philadelphia stores. Dozens of liquor outlets are shut down

Several police commanders said the store ransacking wasn't connected to earlier demonstrations over the police killing of Eddie Irizarry.

2 years ago

A Philadelphia Police Department cruiser is seen traveling down a Philly street.
Courts & Law

Former PPD officer charged with sexually abusing minors had history of citizen complaints

PPD records show there were 12 citizen complaints against Patrick Heron before 2018. He’s set to face trial for more than 200 criminal charges related to sexual offenses.

2 years ago

Emmanuel Bussie speaks to a group of volunteers.
Community

Operation Hug the Block marches on: Late-night Peace Patrols, community safety, and a City Council promise

On Monday, 12 City Council members voiced their support for the project, following an attempt by an unknown person to scare away volunteers on patrol in Kensington.

2 years ago

Protesters hold signs that read
Community

‘Say his name’: Hundreds flood Philly streets after judge dismisses charges in police killing of Eddie Irizarry Jr.

"These buildings ... they don't need your protection,” Mike Africa Jr. said of police. “Who needs your protection is people like Eddie.”

2 years ago

Listen 1:20
Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts, center, scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Monday, Sept. 25, 2023, in Tampa, Fla.
Community

The Philadelphia Eagles’ ‘tush push’ is becoming the NFL’s most unstoppable play

It almost always works. Even when it doesn’t, the Eagles do it again.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Johan Rojas reacts after a home run during a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community
Billy Penn

The Phillies can clinch a playoff spot tonight

Even if Philadelphia doesn’t win, they’re in if the Cubs lose OR the Marlins lose OR the Diamondbacks lose.

2 years ago

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