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NYC and Philadelphia face significant flood threat as Tropical Storm Debby spreads to Northeast
August 6, 2024 | 3:37pmBecause of the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms on Tuesday afternoon, the National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for more than 15 million people living and working in...
Harris and Trump locked in dead heat in critical swing state Pennsylvania
August 6, 2024 | 12:18pmBETHLEHEM, Pa. — As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to descend on Philadelphia on Tuesday evening for her first rally with running mate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, one conservative pollster...
Parents of teacher found stabbed 10 times in head, neck win right to challenge her 'deeply flawed' suicide ruling
August 5, 2024 | 8:19amThe family of Ellen Greenberg has won the right to challenge the ruling for the chance of changing her cause of death to homicide, according to a report.
Prosecutors alleged father-son murder plot in killing of Philadelphia hip-hop star
August 5, 2024 | 8:12amBoth agree that the boy’s father, Freddie Trone, the defendant in the trial, helped his son after the shooting and tried to cover up the killing.
Wild video shows black men in barbershop openly questioning whether Kamala Harris is black
August 4, 2024 | 9:28amHarris, 59, who is biracial — the daughter of a Jamaican-American father and an Indian-American mother, has been subject to attacks about her race.
Overgrown cemetery filled with 33K dead tenants, creepy stuffed animals up for sale for $1M
August 3, 2024 | 6:44pmDecades of inattention have led to a wild, truly haunting landscape among the tombstones.
Philly mayor tweets puzzling video, sparking rumors Josh Shapiro is Kamala Harris' running mate
August 2, 2024 | 6:41pmPhilly mayor tweets puzzling video, sparking rumors Josh Shapiro is Kamala Harris' running mate
NYers are paying more than ever for a basic burger and fries — and it could get even worse
July 31, 2024 | 5:08pmNo wonder we can't make ends meat.
Here is when Kamala Harris is expected to appear with her VP pick: report
July 30, 2024 | 10:42pmThe move to show-off her running mate in the Keystone State’s largest city will invite speculation that Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro is Harris’ pick.
Pediatric cancer doctor killed after being thrown 30 feet from bike by speeding driver riding in bike lane
July 18, 2024 | 1:20pmBarbara Ann Friedes, 30, had been cycling in a designated bike lane near Rittenhouse Square when a 68-year-old male driver allegedly plowed into her with his Volkswagen at about 7...
Why subs and heros are called 'hoagies' in Philadelphia — and the bizarre history behind the name
July 17, 2024 | 9:33pmWho came up with this jawn?
Record-breaking snowfall reported at Philadelphia International Airport during July heatwave
July 17, 2024 | 3:10amThe Philadelphia/Mount Holly office of the National Weather Service logged the total daily snowfall over the Pennsylvania airport that afternoon -- and noted that it broke the old record for...
How much are the cheapest Savannah Bananas tickets in 2024?
July 16, 2024 | 9:49pmThe Bananas will mash at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park on Sept. 21.
Kin of slain cop slam soft-on-crime DA for ruling out death penalty for accused killer
July 15, 2024 | 6:28pmThe family of slain Philadelphia Police Officer Chris Fitzgerald wants his accused killer to face the death penalty -- but say controversial District Attorney Larry Krasner won't even return their...
Sicko accused of performing disgusting act on Philly Dollar Tree employee's leg turns self in after Meek Mill offers $2K reward
July 13, 2024 | 6:09pmHometown rapper Meek Mill offered $2,000 for any information leading to the sicko's identity.
NYU student, ex-Korean marine paralyzed from waist down after crash with armed carjackers
July 10, 2024 | 3:13pmA New York University student and South Korea Marine Corps veteran was left paralyzed from the waist down after armed carjackers crashed into his Uber in South Philadelphia last month.
Biden mocked for saying Philly voters got him 'across the line' for Delaware Senate seat
July 8, 2024 | 10:47amThe 81-year-old president, who represented Delaware for 36 years, made the remarks during a campaign stop in Philadelphia on Sunday.
Liberal swing-state newspaper calls on Trump to bow out after debate
June 30, 2024 | 8:21pmThe Philadelphia Inquirer editorial board called on former President Trump to bow out of the race following his debate with President Biden, citing a "bombastic litany of lies."
Flubbed I-95 sign leaves transit bigs red-faced: 'Sorry, Philadelphia'
June 25, 2024 | 4:46pmCommuters promptly noticed the embarrassing error, posting photos of it to X that have since gone viral.
Historic NYC Baptist church selects new pastor to succeed the late Calvin Butts after national search
June 24, 2024 | 4:19pmNew York’s historic Abyssinian Baptist Church has elected its new senior pastor, likely bringing an end to a national search. The Rev. Kevin R. Johnson, the founder of the independent...