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Courts & Law

Philadelphia sues Glock, says gunmaker’s firearms are too easy to make fully automatic

The lawsuit filed by District Attorney Larry Krasner alleges that the gunmaker’s firearms are contributing to mass shootings by their design.

1 month ago

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Courts & Law

Pennsylvania state trooper fatally shot during traffic stop in Chester County

Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered flags to fly at half-staff on all state property to honor Pennsylvania State Police Cpl. Timothy O’Connor.

1 month ago

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Community

4 people in critical condition after explosion at a Logan Township factory, officials say

People across the area reported feeling the explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township.

2 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship

The closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York, marks the first time a former president has been compelled to testify to Congress.

2 months ago

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Courts & Law

Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein’s criminal activities

“We have a very clear record that we've been willing to talk about,” Hillary Clinton said in an interview with the BBC earlier this month.

2 months ago

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Community

1 year after massive SPS Technologies fire, Montco commissioners applaud its return

The century-old aerospace fastener facility in Abington Township went up in flames in February 2025, prompting evacuation orders.

2 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Philly moves forward with plan to make youth ombudsperson office permanent

The office helps improve safety and quality of services to ensure young people in residential placements are being taken care of properly.

2 months ago

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Community

One year after the Northeast Philly plane crash, ‘eerie,’ ‘devastating’ scene still strong in neighbors’ memories

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, officials from the Mexican Consulate and community members held a memorial service near the site of the crash on Saturday night.

3 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Justice Department says it’s releasing 3 million pages from its Jeffrey Epstein files

The files include some of the several million pages of records officials said were withheld from an initial release of documents in December.

3 months ago

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Community
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NTSB report reveals new details about nursing home explosion in Bucks County

The Dec. 23 blast at the Bristol Health and Rehab Center killed two people, and a third person passed away in early January. Another 20 people were injured.

3 months ago

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Weather
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Concerns remain as snow and ice linger in Philly neighborhoods

The residual snow has left several areas – including parts of Fishtown and South Philly – unplowed. We looked into why.

3 months ago

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Weather

Philly’s snow emergency continues as the city digs itself out of slush and a deep freeze

After its biggest snowstorm in a decade, Philadelphia remains under a snow emergency with bitter cold expected to last all week.

3 months ago

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Weather

Some do’s and don’ts to avoid injury in a snowstorm, according to Philly-area doctors

Snowstorms and extreme cold can increase risks for heart attacks, respiratory complications, back injuries, hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning.

3 months ago

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Weather

Philly snowstorm: Who to call for which emergencies, from downed trees to power lines and more

Plus: Where to look for updates on road closures and transit service.

3 months ago

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Weather

Philadelphia snow updates: Latest forecast; NJ Transit suspensions; heavy snow and ice to blanket region

Here’s what to know about this weekend’s storm, from the forecast and weather advisories to travel impacts and more.

3 months ago

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