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Cherelle Parker and Kevin Bethel speak
Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker announces new contract for Philadelphia police officers

The mayor said the agreement with the police union would cost the city $343 million over five years and would allow civilians to take over more administrative tasks.

5 hours ago

Michael Train posing with a photo of himself with some children
Courts & Law

Norristown chooses Michael Trail as police chief

Michael Trail, who is currently Lansdale’s top cop, would become Norristown’s fourth police chief in four years.

9 hours ago

Tony Michels
Community

In a 3-peat, WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for its Climate Fixers series

The award-winning Climate Fixers profiled “innovative people working locally to cool the earth, heal the planet and help neighbors thrive.”

12 hours ago

An old photo of the Lincoln Bar, at the corner of the street
Community

Bristol archive initiative is documenting the history of the borough’s Puerto Rican community

Joel Berrocal, executive director of the National Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce, is teaming up with Grundy Library to collect stories from Bristol’s Puerto Rican community.

16 hours ago

Listen 1:52
The logo for the Shore House Canna recreational cannabis shop in West Cape May, New Jersey.
Community

Shore House Canna, West Cape May’s boutique marijuana store, continues to ride high 2 years since opening

The county’s first cannabis shop blends surf shop charm with strict compliance, community engagement and education for customers 21 to 90.

17 hours ago

A view inside the control room at PJM Interconnection, which operates the electric grid for 65 million people in 13 states and the District of Columbia. (Courtesy of PJM Interconnection)
Science

Electricity bills are going up in the Philly region. Who’s in charge of the grid, anyway?

A little-known organization called PJM Interconnection directs the flow of electricity. Here’s how its actions can impact your bills.

17 hours ago

Philadelphia residents write questions they have about SEPTA funding
Politics & Policy

‘It’s extremely frustrating’: Pennsylvania leaders discuss budget hang-ups at Northeast Philly open house as SEPTA deadline expires

As the Pennsylvania legislature continues to haggle over a budget, SEPTA says it will move forward with cuts as planned.

18 hours ago

Listen 1:41
Mature trees shade a picnic area which is slated to become a soccer field
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphians fighting FDR Park renovation can continue their case in city court, judge says

It’s a procedural win for opponents of the renovation, who argue turf athletic fields and a new tidal wetland will radically change the park.

1 day ago

Listen 1:07
Delaware State University President Tony Allen
Courts & Law

Delaware State University President Tony Allen charged with drunk driving

Tony Allen, who chaired a college advisory panel for former President Biden, was pulled over near Smyrna on July 21. He faces arraignment next month.

1 day ago

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Federal agents standing in the street with D.C. police
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania legislator to introduce bill blocking federal takeover of local police

State Sen. Art Haywood, of Montgomery County, wants to prevent President Donald Trump from taking over police in Pennsylvania like he did in Washington, D.C.

1 day ago

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Mike Castle smiles
Politics & Policy

Mike Castle, longtime Delaware congressman and governor, dies

Castle was one of the most successful elected officials in Delaware history, serving two terms as governor and nine terms in the U.S. House.

1 day ago

Someone wearing blue gloves holding a needle with a vaccine shot
Health

Got the sniffles? Here’s what to know about summer colds and the COVID-19 variant called stratus

Recent federal data shows COVID-19 is trending up in most states, with emergency department visits up among people of all ages.

1 day ago

Bucks County residents hold signs at a SEPTA funding rally
Politics & Policy

Bucks County Democrats, elected officials urge state legislators to fund SEPTA ahead of deadline

Elected officials and residents expressed concerns over how SEPTA cuts could impact students, seniors and commuters who live in the suburbs.

1 day ago

Listen 1:13
Matt Meyer and legislators signing the Delaware inspector general bill
Politics & Policy

‘Restore faith’: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer signs legislation creating an independent Inspector General Office

Delaware got an “F” for government accountability and ethics a decade ago from the Center for Public Integrity.

1 day ago

Listen 1:03
Danny Bauder holds a sign criticizing ICE agents for wearing masks
Community

Demasking ICE: Immigration advocates rally with elected officials to support legislation

Planned Pennsylvania legislation would force law enforcement officers to take off face masks when performing their duties.

1 day ago

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