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Motorcyclist dies after slamming into car in Northeast Philadelphia, critically injuring driver
A motorcyclist was killed and a driver was seriously injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday night. Investigators say the motorcyclist sped through a red light.
PHL's Wingmate Pass allows non-passengers to accompany travelers at departure and arrival gates
The PHL Wingmate Pass program, which allows non-travelers to go past Philadelphia International Airport security checkpoints to be with family and friends before they depart, has been around for eight months. Did you know about it?
Parker launches interfaith roundtable: 'We can’t do all of this by ourselves, so you all have to help us'
Mayor Cherelle Parker likes to get big groups of people together. An interfaith roundtable, launched last week, is the third roundtable she has convened — following a business roundtable and an inter-governmental roundtable.
How these 2 brothers 'drive the ship' of the Philly sports 'hype train'
LJ, 13, and Max, 10, have been fans for most of their young lives, and these days they have a lot to rejoice over because of the competitiveness of Philly’s teams — especially the Phillies.
Man wanted for NJ woman's death kills himself after 7-hour standoff with police
Police and U.S. Marshals found 35-year-old Maxwell Johnston at a house on Ravenwood Drive Friday afternoon. He had been on the run since June 27, when authorities believe he killed 25-year-old Gabriella Caroleo.
The Week in Philly: Sixers sign Paul George, Philly Zoo turns 150 & local field hockey star heads to Olympics
Why have the Kensington cleanup results been mixed? What’s in store for America’s 250th birthday? And how does signing NBA free agent Paul George change the 76ers’ title fortunes?
Prosecutors seeking up to 14 years for Johnny Doc in next week's bribery, embezzlement sentencing
In a Friday court filing, lawyers said Dougherty abused his position as the Business Manager of IBEW Local 98 to steal from the union and bribe former Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon.
Time is running out to get sexual abuse amendment on Pa.’s November ballot
A long-awaited constitutional amendment that would give survivors of childhood sexual abuse a chance to sue their abusers will not be on the November ballot unless lawmakers advance it in the next month.
Report finds staffing levels for Philly public safety departments far below what's budgeted
Philadelphia still has not recovered from the resignations and retirements in its public safety departments during the pandemic. The city controller finds staffing at about 80% of what’s budgeted.
Biden cancels speech at National Education Association conference after union staff goes on strike
On Friday the staff of NEA headquarters in Washington announced an Unfair Labor Practice strike, mounting a picket line outside the Philadelphia Convention Center.
6 arrested after pro-Palestinian protesters burn flags, assault cop outside City Hall, police say
Six people were arrested at a pro-Palestinian protest outside City Hall on the Fourth of July, where demonstrators burned American flags and assaulted a police officer, authorities said.
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