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The Washington Post eliminates its sports department and reduces its overseas journalists, AP source says
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (323+ words) The troubled Washington Post began implementing large-scale cutbacks on Wednesday, including eliminating its sports department and shrinking the number of journalists it stations overseas. The changes were announced in a Zoom meeting with staff on Wednesday by executive editor Matt…...
Trump’s handpicked board votes to rename Washington performing arts center the Trump-Kennedy Center
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (325+ words) WASHINGTON " President Donald Trump's handpicked board voted Thursday to rename Washington's leading performing arts center as the Trump-Kennedy Center, the White House said. Press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the vote on social media, saying it was because of the "unbelievable…...
The Washington Post snubbed Philly on list of America’s best sports cities. Here are nine reasons they’re wrong.
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (1293+ words) The Post asked nine writers to name the nation's top sports town. Philly wasn't one of them " so we asked our writers to respond. The Washington Post's opinion section enlisted nine writers to share which American city they think deserves…...
Washington Township superintendent cleared in ethics complaint that alleged grade-rigging
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (568+ words) Hibbs' lawyer has asked the New Jersey School Ethics Commission to dismiss a complaint alleging schools chief ordered grade changing. Embattled Washington Township school Superintendent Eric Hibbs has been cleared of three misconduct allegations that prompted his suspension earlier this…...
Gotham FC and the Washington Spirit garner fans from near and far in scoreless draw at Subaru Park
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (1008+ words) The rivals squared off again in Chester, and plenty of local attendees were out to catch the rare women's soccer match in the region. Some even shared their support to bring an NWSL team to the area. For Wednesday night's…...
This ‘townhouse in the sky’ overlooking Washington Square to list soon for $4.5 million
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (344+ words) The two-floor apartment in the Lippincott building is expected to officially hit the market in October. A two-floor penthouse in Society Hill overlooking Washington Square is expected to hit the market soon for $4.5 million. The roughly 4,200-square-foot home has four…...
Judge orders Washington Township school board to pay $16K in legal fees in superintendent battle
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (751+ words) Judge says Washington Township school board mounted "a frivolous" defense against lawsuit and orders it to pay $16K in legal fees. A judge has ordered the Washington Township school board to pay $16,000 in legal fees for a lawsuit by a resident…...
‘Fire’ forces Phoenix-bound American Airlines flight from PHL to land at Washington-Dulles, FAA says
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (112+ words) The FAA says it will investigated the incident. A Phoenix-bound American Airlines jet that left Philadelphia more than an hour behind schedule Saturday was diverted to Washington Dulles International Airport after the crew reported "a fire" in one of the…...
Aaron Nola will start series finale at Washington as Phillies temporarily move to six-man rotation
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (765+ words) Nola will start on Sunday for the first time since May 14. Manager Rob Thomson says the Phillies will use the six-man rotation "once for sure" to build in extra rest for their starters. WASHINGTON " For at least one week, the…...
Washington Township school board declines to reinstate superintendent amid ongoing infighting
6+ mon, 5+ day ago (830+ words) The motion came up short of the votes needed to pass without discussion by the school board. Hibbs has been suspended since March. A move to reinstate Washington Township School Superintendent Eric Hibbs has again failed, as the district awaits…...