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Officials said an ‘expansive’ impact zone was left by the Philadelphia plane crash that killed all six people on the air ambulance bound for Mexico, including an 11-year-old girl who had been receiving medical treatment at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia hospital.
Mayor Cherelle Parker said 22 people were injured and five of them remain hospitalized in Friday’s crash of a Mexico-bound air ambulance in which all six people on board died, including a girl who had spent months being treated at a city hospital.
The small plane carrying six people, including a child who had just undergone treatment at a hospital, crashed just after takeoff from the small Northeast Philadelphia Airport, creating what witnesses described as a massive fireball and a chaotic street scene that left houses on fire, businesses damaged, and cars destroyed.
The company operating the flight that crashed into a Northeast Philadelphia neighborhood Friday evening said it could not confirm any survivors. There was no immediate word whether anyone on the ground was killed.
The Philadelphia Skating Club & Humane Society confirmed Thursday that members of the club had died when an Army helicopter and an American Airlines passenger jet collided over the Potomac River, killing all 67 people aboard the two aircraft.
Workers at a Whole Foods Market in Pennsylvania voted to unionize on Monday, becoming the first group of employees to pull off a labor win at the Amazon-owned grocery store chain.
On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump has pardoned, commuted the prison sentences, or vowed to dismiss the cases of all of the 1,500-plus people charged with crimes in connection to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, a group that includes more than 100 Pennsylvanians.
From attending seminary school in Delaware County, to his efforts to help desegregate Girard College, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s history in the Philly area runs deep.
Whether you’re participating in Dry January or simply want to drink less, these mocktails in Philadelphia are sure to satisfy your craving for creative drinks.
These coffee shops stand out as the best Philadelphia coffee shops.
Unlock 190+ languages for free this December! Philadelphia Library’s digital platforms, conversation groups, and expert resources make language learning accessible to all.
Be dazzled by the 10 best holiday light displays illuminating Philadelphia.
The Rocky and Adrian look-alike contest was part of Philadelphia’s annual RockyFest, which celebrates the classic film franchise that used the city as it’s backdrop.
Penn Medicine’s Deeply Rooted program combats health disparities in Philadelphia by transforming vacant lots into green spaces and planting trees.
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall landed the No. 2 spot in a new national study. Here’s why this landmark gives you the most bang for your buck.
Giving Tuesday is a time to come together and support the causes that make a real difference in our communities. In Philadelphia, these dedicated nonprofits work to improve lives and create opportunities.
SEPTA agreed to a tentative contract deal with its workers union that includes a 5% raise, an unspecified pension adjustment, and additional safety measures for frontline workers.
Philadelphia cannot impose stricter firearms regulations than are allowed by state law, Pennsylvania’s Democratic-majority state Supreme Court ruled unanimously Wednesday, a blow to city leaders looking for ways to stem gun violence.
The remains are believed to be those of 12-year-old Delisha Africa, one of five children and six adults killed when police bombed the MOVE organization’s headquarters in 1985, causing a fire that spread to dozens of row homes.
After former President Donald Trump complained of “massive CHEATING” on his Truth Social platform, Philly D.A. Larry Krasner asked him to provide evidence. Trump has yet to do so.
Oprah will join Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, hometown heroes the Roots and others in Philadelphia. Across the state, Katy Perry and Andra Day will appear at a rally in Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner was the first to file legal action against Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaways, which will now be heard in a federal court.
Former President Barack Obama was joined by John Legend and Bruch Springsteen and rallied several thousand supporters at a raucous Liacouras Center. Obama urged Pennsylvanians to vote early, which ends on Tuesday.
Philadelphia Democratic District Attorney Larry Krasner is the first to file legal action against Elon Musk’s $1 million giveaways, even saying the lawsuit doesn’t count out potential criminal action.
With a little more than a week to go until November’s election, Kamala Harris spent the day in Philadelphia and ended her visit by rallying thousands of supporters in Northwest Philadelphia. Harris used the opportunity to meet with members of Philadelphia’s Black and Puerto Rican communities.
As part of an effort to promote international understanding, Philadelphia has 11 sister cities in 10 countries. Here’s a bit about each one.
Philly’s NBA team and Rock the Vote are teaming up to present Philaland, a free event Saturday at the Mann Center aimed at highlighting the importance of early voting in Pennsylvania ahead of Election Day.
Young voters in Philadelphia told Chalkbeat why they feel like “statistics to be counted and ignored.”
The Liberty Knights, created by Konkret Comics, is a comic series based in Philadelphia aimed at encouraging Philadelphians to vote.
In 2020, Philadelphia processed mail ballots at a rate of 5,000 per hour, while Allegheny County processed more than 12,000 ballots per hour. Philadelphia has new equipment that would help count ballots faster, though election officials are divided on whether or not to use it this year.
