Peter Fitzpatrick

Peter Fitzpatrick

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Peter is an AL DÍA Photographer and Photo Editor

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Philadelphia Commerce Director Alba Martinez, the city’s first Latina and one of the highest-ranking LGBTQ officials, is stepping down May 1. Courtesy: Jose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer, Philadelphia Inquirer

Philadelphia

Alba's Latino Musical Dreams

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This photo released by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shows damage to the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, after a fire on Sunday. Commonwealth Media Services

Elected officials

Arson At Shapiro's Residence

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University of Florida student Felipe Zapata Velázquez after he was arrested by Gainesville police. Gainesville Police Dept.

Policy

Student Deported to Colombia

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Rescue teams evacuate a body from the Jet Set nightclub following the collapse of its roof in Santo Domingo on April 8, 2025. Rescuers raced to find survivors on April 8, 2025, among the rubble of a Dominican Republic nightclub where at least 79 people, including a former Major League Baseball star, were killed when the roof collapsed. (Photo by Francesco SPOTORNO / AFP)

Destinations

The Search For Survivors

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Aerial view of people gathering outside the Jet Set nightclub (R) after the collapse of its roof, in Santo Domingo, on April 8, 2025. At least 27 people were killed when the roof of a nightclub in the Dominican Republic collapsed early Tuesday morning, emergency services said, with rescue operations still underway. (Photo by Handout / Prensa Servicio 911 / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / PRENSA SERVICIO 911"

Destinations

Nightclub Tragedy In DR

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All Elite Wrestling is making its Philadelphia PPV debut as AEW Dynasty comes to the Liacouras Center, April 6th Photo: AEW

Philadelphia

AEW Dynasty Comes To Philly!

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Dragon Ball - Goku

Policy

Could Texas Ban Anime?

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US actress Rachel Zegler attends the world premiere of Disney's "Snow White" at the El Capitan theatre in Los Angeles, March 15, 2025. (Photo by VALERIE MACON / AFP)

On screen

Zegler Redefines Snow White

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Arlington National Cemetery

Heritage and History

Veterans Being Erased

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An alleged migrant gang member getting removed from the plane by El Salvadoran authorities. via REUTERS

Policy

CECOT Newest Prisioners

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An alleged migrant gang member getting removed from the plane by El Salvadoran authorities. via REUTERS

Policy

CECOT Newest Prisioners

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Reconstruction on Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington, D.C., began Monday. According to a DDOT statement, work on the plaza will take six to eight weeks to complete. Tyrone Turner/WAMU

Advocacy

DC Removing BLM Mural

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Will Smith

Philadelphia

Philly Honors Will Smith!

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NBC Cuban-American journalist Tom Llamas. Photo: @llamasnbc/Instagram

On screen

The New Face of Nightly News

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Actress Zoe Saldana poses with the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for "Emilia Perez" as she attends the Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Michael Tran / AFP

On screen

Zoe Saldaña Makes History!

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Wilson Manyoma, one of Colombia’s greatest salsa legends, died February 20th at the age of 73 in his hometown of Cali. Credit: Wilsonsaokomanyomaoficial / Instagram

Music

Descanse En Paz "Saoko"

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The United States Department of Education published a letter on Feb. 14 threatening to revoke federal funding for all schools that do not remove diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. Credit: Ethan Young

Education

"Lose DEI or Lose Funding"

Podcast
Super Bowl LIX

American Football

The Rematch of the Ages

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) meets with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele at his residence at Lake Coatepeque in El Congo municipality, El Salvador, on February 3, 2025. (Photo by Mark Schiefelbein / POOL / AFP)

Elected officials

US Criminals to El Salvador?

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Destinations

New Launches for Jose Garces

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Valentina Guzman Murillo, 11, and her mother, Lizeth Murillo Ozuna, 31. Courtesy: Marcia Zwilling/Facebook

Philadelphia

Treatment Ends in Tragedy

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The scene of a plane crash near Cottman & Bustleton Ave. in Northeast Philadelphia. Courtesy CBS3

Philadelphia

Northeast Philly Plane Crash

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Footage from an EarthCam live camera shows the moment a regional jet collided in midair with a Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to land at Reagan Washington National Airport.

Travel

Mid-Air Tragedy in DC

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) celebrates after a touchdown against the Washington Commanders during the second half in the NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field. Photo: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

American Football

Eagles Return To Super Bowl

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Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) carries the ball to score a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams. Photo: Eric Hartline/Imagn Images

American Football

Eagles Win, Eye NFC Title

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Mayor Cherelle Parker, Council President Kenyatta Johnson and 76ers owner Josh Harris in a press conference at City Hall concerning a new arena to be built in South Philadelphia. Photo: Emma Lee/WHYY

Philadelphia

76 Place Fouled Out

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A Winter storm blanketing the east coast and shutting down government offices will intensify throughout the day. Photo: Peter Fitzpatrick/ALDIA News

Philadelphia

Winter Has Arrived

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A couple pass a police car in the French Quarter after at least 15 people were killed on Bourbon Street during an attack early in the morning on January 1, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)

Philadelphia

Military Links to Attacks

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Former President Jimmy Carter waves to the crowd at the Democratic National Convention 2008 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado, on August 25, 2008. Jimmy Carter, the 100-year-old former US president and Nobel peace laureate who rose from humble beginnings in rural Georgia to lead the nation from 1977 to 1981, has died, his nonprofit foundation said December 29. (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP)

Elected officials

Farewell Mr. President

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US President Joe Biden has commuted the death sentences of 37 federal inmates, taking action ahead of the return of Donald Trump. (Photo by Ting Shen / AFP)

Policy

Philly Kingpin Commuted

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Are real or artificial Christmas trees safer in your home?

Philadelphia

Christmas Tree Safety