‘Red, White and Blue To-Do’ festivities kick off in Old City despite on-going strike

The rain held off as a sea of red, white, and blue, accompanied by festive floats and patriotic music, paraded across Independence Mall this morning. It was part of the Historic District’s second annual Red, White & Blue To-Do Celebration.

Private contractors offer trash removal services amid District Council 33 strike

Private contractors are advertising their services for trash removal on social media and putting their cell phone numbers out in the community, as District Council 33 remains on strike.

Private contractors offer trash removal amid DC 33 strike
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Private contractors are advertising their services for trash removal on social media and putting their cell phone numbers out in the community, as District Council 33 remains on strike.

Small aircraft crash in Williamstown
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According to reports, a small aircraft crashed on the 1600 block of Tuckahoe Road on Wednesday, around 5:30 in the evening.

Wisconsin abortion ban, court strikes down 1849 law

The Wisconsin Supreme Court's liberal majority struck down the state’s 1849 abortion ban in a decision released Wednesday.

14 injured after skydiving aircraft crash in Gloucester County: officials

According to officials, a small aircraft crashed on the 1600 block of Tuckahoe Road, near Cross Keys Airport, on Wednesday, around 5:30 in the evening and 14 people on board were injured in the crash.

4th of July festivities begin in Philly amid strike
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The rain held off as a sea of red, white, and blue, accompanied by festive floats and patriotic music, paraded across Independence Mall this morning. It was part of the Historic District?s second annual Red, White & Blue To-Do Celebration.

Deal finalized to allow NHL players to participate in the Olympics

Officials from the NHL, NHL Players' Association, and the International Ice Hockey Federation officially signed a deal on July 2, allowing NHL players to compete in the Winter Olympics.

July 4th fireworks: How to stay safe during the holiday weekend

As the 4th of July nears, safety becomes more of a concern. Here are some safety tips for the busy holiday weekend:

Philadelphia strike: No deal as negotiations resume and DC 33 strike enters third day

District Council 33 and Philadelphia leaders met at the negotiating table on Wednesday as the two sides continue to try to hammer out a new contract that will bring a crippling strike to an end before the Fourth of July weekend.

5-year-old girl on Disney Dream lost balance, fell through cruise ship porthole, sheriff says

A 5-year-old girl who fell overboard the Disney Dream cruise ship last weekend lost her balance on a railing and fell backwards through an open porthole and into the ocean below, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

What is the Mann Act? What Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was found guilty of

The guilty charge for Sean "Diddy" Combs involve a felony violation of the federal Mann Act. Here’s what to know about the law, the verdict and his sentencing.

Trash overwhelms Philadelphia streets as District Council 33 strike continues
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Heaps of trash spilled out of dumpsters across Philadelphia as the District Council 33 strike dragged into its second day. Sanitation workers from Philadelphia's largest union were among the 9,000 members who walked off the job on Tuesday after failing to reach a new contract with the city.

Pennsylvania House approves educational cursive writing bill
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Last week, the Pennsylvania House passed a bill that would require cursive handwriting to be taught in all public and private elementary schools across the state.