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Coronavirus

In 1st testimony, Dr. Birx describes a White House divided on COVID response

Birx has projected that 130,000 Americans' lives could have been saved after the first wave of the pandemic if the federal government had implemented “optimal mitigation."

Biden visits COVID-19 vaccine clinic as kids 6 months and up receive their 1st shot

Pennsylvania, NJ prepare for COVID-19 vaccine rollout for kids under 5

COVID-19 vaccine: CDC approves 1st shots for US kids under 5

COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes 1st shots for kids under 5; CDC review next

Dr. Anthony Fauci tests positive for COVID and has mild symptoms

Local News

Officials: Fire erupts in Germantown apartment building, sends one to hospital

One person was hospitalized after a fire broke out on the second floor of an apartment building late Saturday night.

Police: Man, 24, critically injured after gunmen fire at least 45 times in SW Philadelphia

Roe vs. Wade: Local women's centers are open in Pa., NJ, Del.

Man shot multiple times and killed in Hunting Park, police say

Roe v. Wade protests: Hundreds rally to defend abortion rights across Philadelphia

Beer worker strikes ends: Union reaches deal with major beer distributors in Philadelphia area

Good Day Philadelphia

Local performer Elvis Pretzel pays tribute to Elvis Presley

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Local performer Elvis Pretzel pays tribute to Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley tribute performer sings his rendition of "Can't Help Falling in Love with You."

Manayunk Festival to bring back pre-pandemic layout

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Sommerfest Block Party kicks off Saturday on South Street

Meeting at a summit in Brussels, leaders of the EU’s 27 nations mustered the required unanimous approval to grant Ukraine candidate status. That sets in motion a process that could take years or even decades.

2 days ago

Journalist, soldier killed in Ukraine were 'coldly executed,' press group says

3 days ago

Russian journalist Dmitry Muratov sells Nobel Peace Prize for Ukrainian children

5 days ago

Gas prices soar around the world amid Russia-Ukraine war, rebound from COVID-19

6 days ago

Russia-Ukraine war could last years, NATO chief warns

6 days ago

Wheat and barley shortage: How Russia-Ukraine war triggered a global food crisis

June 18

Save Our Streets

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Save Our Streets: 'Unity in the Community' cancels annual block party

"Unity and the Community" founder Anton Moore discusses his decision to cancel that block party he holds ever year for his South Philadelphia neighborhood.

Youth march to end gun violence gathers at site of South Street shooting

South Philadelphia rec center gets multi-million dollar overhaul

Vare Recreation Center is getting much needed rehabilitation

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Vare Recreation Center is getting much needed rehabilitation

Save Our Streets: Security cameras near Philadelphia schools

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Save Our Streets: Security cameras near Philadelphia schools

Philadelphia crime victims traveling to state capitol to demand support for victims of violence

Politics

Police at Arizona Capitol fire tear gas, disperse Roe v. Wade abortion protesters

Thousands of protesters had gathered earlier on the Capitol grounds in Phoenix, divided into groups both supporting and condemning the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Watch: Massive protests held across U.S. after Supreme Court reverses Roe v. Wade

Roe vs. Wade: Local women's centers are open in Pa., NJ, Del.

Roe v. Wade protests: Hundreds rally to defend abortion rights across Philadelphia

Billie Eilish and Phoebe Bridgers condemn SCOTUS ruling at Glastonbury

Supreme Court rulings protecting same-sex relationships could face challenge

Same-sex relationships, marriage and contraception rulings could be impacted by Dobbs V. Jackson

Coronavirus Vaccine

Pa., NJ prepare COVID vaccine rollout for kids under 5

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Pa., NJ prepare COVID vaccine rollout for kids under 5

Pa. and N.J. health officials prepare to vaccinate children under 5 against COVID-19.

COVID-19 vaccine: FDA authorizes 1st shots for kids under 5; CDC review next

3 Air Force cadets who refused COVID-19 vaccine won't be commissioned

CDC expands COVID-19 booster recommendation to include kids 5 to 11

Eric Clapton tests positive for COVID, cancels shows

FDA approves Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 5 to 11

Sports

Bryce Harper breaks thumb in Phillies' 4-2 win over Padres

Bryce Harper will be sidelined indefinitely with a broken left thumb after he was hit by a pitch from Blake Snell in the Philadelphia Phillies’ 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.