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Community

Bucks County Sewer and Water Authority invests $17M in sewer upgrades

The improvements will increase wastewater treatment capacity in Upper Dublin Township and Ambler Borough.

2 months ago

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Politics & Policy

Bomb threats disrupted what was otherwise relatively smooth voting on Election Day

Bomb threats that U.S. officials linked to Russian email domains disrupted what was generally a smooth voting experience across America on Election Day.

2 months ago

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Community

60,000 Wawa-branded tumblers recalled because their metal straws can cut customers

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the metal straw inside the now-recalled tumblers can cut a user’s mouth and/or fingers.

2 months ago

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Community

Philly named one of the best cities for Halloween, according to a new report

Philadelphia placed high on the list for one of the best cities to celebrate Halloween, according to a new report.

2 months ago

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Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson gestures as he speaks at the podium at City Council chambers at City Hall
Urban Planning
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Philadelphia City Council passes ‘Get Out the Bike Lane’ bill

If the mayor signs it into law, violators would be fined $125 in Center City and University City, and $75 in other neighborhoods.

2 months ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner answers press questions after announcing charges against former officer Mark Dial in the shooting and killing of 27 year-old Eddie Irizzary on September 8, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Courts & Law

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner defends his record

DA Krasner won two elections running as a progressive criminal justice reformer. His critics say he's been too soft on crime.

Air Date: October 15, 2024 12:00 pm

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Police and emergency workers
Community

1 killed, 23 injured after tree falls onto NJ Transit Light Rail train in Mansfield Township

The incident happened around 6 a.m. on the New Jersey River Line Light Rail track near US 130.

3 months ago

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Weather

More than 3 million without power after Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding

The storm tracked to the south in the final hours and made landfall as a Category 3 storm Wednesday night in Siesta Key, about 70 miles south of Tampa.

3 months ago

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Weather

Climate change boosted Helene’s deadly rain and wind and scientists say same is likely for Milton

The warming climate boosted Helene's wind speeds by about 13 miles per hour, and made the high sea temperatures that fueled the storm 200 to 500 times more likely.

3 months ago

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Community

EPA reaches historic $4.2 million settlement over 2019 South Philly refinery explosion and fire

The federal agency claims Philadelphia Energy Solutions failed to properly monitor a burst pipe that started the fire. The bankrupt former operator hasn’t admitted fault.

3 months ago

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Jahsun Patton
Community

Philadelphia mom has reservations about CDC’s expansion of gun violence data

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is using data from vital statistics and local emergency rooms to report gun violence incidents in those neighborhoods.

3 months ago

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Community

Mideast violence is spiraling a year since the Gaza war began

When Hamas launched its attack on Oct. 7, 2023, it called on the Arab world to join it in a concerted campaign against Israel.

3 months ago

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Weather

‘This is a true disaster’: PA Task Force 1 leader describes challenges faced during Hurricane Helene deployment

Members of PA-TF1 are stationed in Marion, North Carolina, where they are conducting search and rescue missions.

3 months ago

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Community

Philly nonprofit thrilled over financial boost to prevent gun violence

ManUpPHL will receive a $100,000 funding grant from Everytown Community Safety Fund to help more men turn from a life of crime to an opportunity to succeed.

3 months ago

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Community

What’s a mall without teenage evening hangouts? The Willow Grove Park Mall will soon find out

Starting Oct. 1, unaccompanied teenagers will not be allowed in the Willow Grove Park Mall after certain hours without a parent or guardian.

3 months ago

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