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November 10, 2023

UPenn apologizes for light projections on buildings reading 'from the river to the sea,' 'Zionism is racism'

The University of Pennsylvania is apologizing for what it described as"vile" and "antsemitic" phrases that were projected on campus buildings this week.

November 9, 2023

Philly suspects terrorize neighborhood shop with alleged abduction, thefts, violent threats

Philadelphia police are searching for four young males caught on camera terrorizing employees of a pizza shop before abducting another victim hours later.

November 9, 2023

Philadelphia Orchestra works to bridge US and China through music

The Philadelphia Orchestra, led by violinist Davyd Booth, has returned to China five decades after their last visit in 1973. The orchestra aims to foster culture through music.

November 8, 2023

Liberal mayor-elect wants National Guard to shutter open-air drug markets

Cherelle Parker was elected Philadelphia's first female mayor Tuesday. She previously said she would bring in the National Guard to help clean up the city's open-air drug markets.

November 8, 2023

PA Democrat Cherelle Parker makes history as Philadelphia's 100th mayor, first woman to hold the position

In Philadelphia, Democrat Cherelle Parker made history by becoming both the 100th mayor of the city and the first woman to hold the position. She succeeds Democrat Jim Kenney.

November 7, 2023

Second man charged in Connecticut shootout that left 2 dead, including teenage girl

Elexer Orta, 29, of Philadelphia, has been extradited to Connecticut for his role in a Hartford shootout that ended in the deaths of two people.

November 7, 2023

Philadelphia Orchestra returns to China for milestone performance tour

The Philadelphia Orchestra traveled to Bejing for a tour commemorating the anniversary of their first performance in China. This follows a series of visits from U.S. officials.

November 5, 2023

World War II heroes, ages 100 and 98, fought in Battle of the Bulge, now are grand marshals of Philly parade

U.S. Army veterans and World War II heroes Benjamin Berry,100, and Jacob Ruser, 98, serve as grand marshals of the 2023 Philadelphia Veterans Parade & Festival on Nov. 5.

November 2, 2023

Philadelphia prison break exposes significant security lapses after inmates escape without notice

A series of security lapses contributed to the escape of two inmates at a Philadelphia prison earlier this year. One of the inmates, Ameen Hurst, had been charged with murder.

October 30, 2023

Suspected thief tries to rob Philadelphia convenience store with deadly result

A suspected robber was shot and killed at a Philadelphia convenience store when he allegedly tried to steal from the register, local media report.