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Jamie Gauthier in council chambers
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Mayor Parker pledged to help save 925 affordable rentals across Philly. Councilmember Gauthier wants a funding commitment

“Why is this such a difficult decision to make when the money is there?” asked one Cobbs Creek renter at risk of displacement.

28 minutes ago

The Scheie Eye Institute in MOTION van
Health

An eye out for vision loss: New Philly mobile van brings free eye disease screening directly to patients

The Scheie Eye Institute in MOTION van can screen for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and other conditions linked to chronic disease.

9 hours ago

Listen 2:14
Cherelle Parker giving her speech at a podium
Community

Philadelphia Mayor Parker orders review of city’s foster care system after death of Malayshia Allford

Authorities say 10-year-old Malayshia Allford was verbally and physically abused by her foster mother before her alleged murder.

20 hours ago

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Avenue of the states in chester, with some boarded up storefronts.
Politics & Policy

The city of Chester is facing a $45.7 million deficit in 2027. The receiver believes the city can overcome it

“It's challenging, but I also think it's doable,” Chester’s state-appointed receiver Vijay Kapoor told WHYY News.

20 hours ago

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a sign reads EARLY VOTING SITE
Politics & Policy

Delaware district judge rejects Trump’s DOJ attempt to obtain the state’s voting data

The U.S. Department of Justice wanted the state’s unredacted voter list, including Social Security numbers and addresses.

21 hours ago

Listen 0:58
Elevated train tracks near the intersection of Kensington Avenue
Health

As overdose deaths fall, a changing drug supply is making Philadelphia’s opioid crisis harder to escape

Medetomidine is complicating withdrawal from illicit drugs, leaving people struggling to find treatment that can help them recover.

1 day ago

workers look at a computer
Science

Montco pipeline spill cleanup continues; officials say air monitors have not detected elevated levels of toxic pollution

State and federal environmental officials say air monitoring has “not detected elevated levels” of toxic pollutants after a pipeline was hit last week.

1 day ago

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Pat Case and Journeywork founder Paige Menton discuss plants in Case’s Mount Airy garden.
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Pollinator Palooza’ helps Philly-area homeowners turn their lawn into native habitat

Residents can sign up through Nov. 20 for discounted native plants and a planting guide.

1 day ago

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Dan Logan speaks at podium
Courts & Law

Delaware AG charges teens with attempted murder after Newark mass shooting on Halloween

The two suspects are charged with multiple offenses, including seven counts of attempted murder in the first degree.

2 days ago

Listen 0:52
An Upland Borough Police Department vehicle
Courts & Law

Former Upland police chief accused of collecting more than $50,000 in unworked overtime and special assignments

According to the criminal affidavit, former Upland Police Chief Michael Irey was seen near a bar in Media when he was scheduled to be conducting a DUI patrol.

2 days ago

Listen 0:51
a line of townhomes
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Habitat for Humanity project will overhaul blighted East Germantown rentals

The townhomes will become homeownership units after becoming vacant in 2006.

2 days ago

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Shirley Emehelu speaking at a press conference after her appointment as liutenant governor for New Jersey.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Gov. Sherrill names Shirley Emehelu, the acting secretary of state, as new lieutenant governor

Dale Caldwell recently resigned from the position after a probe found he committed sexual harassment and ethics violations. Emehelu will also remain secretary of state.

2 days ago

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Stacey Chamburger and Johnny Perez-Gonzalez speaking at the resource fair
Community

WHYY ‘pop-up’ newsroom and foster care resource fair coming to Wilmington

Pop-up events allow our newsroom to build stronger relationships with the communities we cover and dive into the issues that impact residents’ everyday lives.

2 days ago

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Community

Public Advocate seeks ‘full and public investigation’ of PGW CEO’s freebies following WHYY’s report

The Public Advocate, who represents the interests of PGW ratepayers, said the Gas Commission should “conduct a full public investigation” into PGW’s CEO actions.

2 days ago

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Dr. Aaron Richterman
Health

Philly patients with HIV more likely to follow treatment plans after receiving SNAP benefits

Researchers say the findings show that even though modern HIV medicines are "biomedical miracles," issues like food insecurity can interfere with their effectiveness.

2 days ago

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