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Community

Philadelphia water shutoffs delayed again due to ‘Heat Health Emergency’ declaration

Water shutoffs for delinquent accounts will be delayed once again because a citywide “Heat Health Emergency” has been declared.

4 years ago

In this July 2022 photo, two wild turkey hens chase away another hen from their brood. Walt Bingaman, a retired National Wild Turkey Federation regional director from Pennsylvania, reported the brood flock as part of the Pennsylvania Game Commission's annual wild turkey survey. (Walt Bingaman)
Science

Pennsylvania is tracking wild turkeys by GPS to find out why populations are declining

Possible factors in the decline include loss of habitat, weather patterns, predators, and disease.

4 years ago

Brannon Johnson starting her row on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia. (Photo courtesy of BLJ Community Rowing)
Community
Love Now Media

Breaking barriers on Boathouse Row

Philly is home to the only Black-owned rowing company in U.S. sports.

4 years ago

A temporary high platform constructed by Long Island Railroad in 2020. (Long Island Railroad)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

Four transformative changes SEPTA can make to be more rider-friendly

Not every big idea needs a big budget or a long timeline. If SEPTA wants to deliver results for riders fast, here's some low-hanging fruit.

4 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

New report details pandemic impact on Philly housing and homelessness

CARES Act funds kept more people off the street, but also led to some renters struggling through lapses in housing inspections.

4 years ago

Norristown, Pa. in Montgomery County. (Wikimedia Commons)
Community

Montco releases plans for pandemic recovery funds, with a focus on affordable housing

Montgomery County will collect community feedback before recovery act plans are finalized by County commissioners in August.

4 years ago

Close-up of election workers' hands handling ballots.
Politics & Policy

Unresolved issues have Pa. election experts planning for a rough 2022 midterm

Three Pa. counties still haven’t certified their May primary balloting, and a cascade of lawsuits create uncertainty over how 2022 votes will be counted.

4 years ago

Strike authorization votes being counted at Unite Here Local 54 in Atlantic City. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Money

Workers at Golden Nugget and Resorts vote to authorize a strike

About 1,000 workers at the Golden Nugget and Resorts casinos have authorized a strike. One will happen if a new labor deal is not reached.

4 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia Mayor Kenney
Politics & Policy

Mayor Kenney said he hasn’t visited gun violence victims — his office says otherwise

Mayor Kenney, police, and city officials say they’re committed to addressing issues in grant money and curfews.

4 years ago

(6abc)
Health

Philadelphia receives 1,605 monkeypox vaccines, with more on the way

Doses will be provided only to those who set appointments and individuals with a higher risk of catching the virus.

4 years ago

A close-up of a transgender rights flag.
Courts & Law

N.J. advocacy groups say U.S. courts are ‘turning this country back’ on transgender rights

The founder of the Trans Affirming Alliance called the federal court ruling that prevents the DOE from enforcing rules protecting trans youth “an attack on our children.”

4 years ago

Water pouring from a kitchen sink
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly tap water is A-OK, according to latest report

The Philadelphia Water Department tests for about 100 contaminants, and says none exceeded state or federal standards.

4 years ago

In this Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020, file photo, a vial of the Phase 3 Novavax coronavirus vaccine is seen ready for use in the trial at St. George's University hospital in London. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
Health

CDC advisers endorse more traditional Novavax COVID shot

The Maryland-based company hopes the U.S. also clears booster doses and teen use fairly soon.

4 years ago

Elon Musk leaves the New Castle County Courthouse
Courts & Law

Delaware judge sets October trial date for Twitter lawsuit: Elon Musk likely to testify

The billionaire wanted to wait until February, but the chancellor ruled that such a delay lengthens the “cloud of uncertainty” over the social media giant.

4 years ago

(AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Courts & Law

Philly hits 300 homicides, just shy of last year’s record-setting rate

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner said more will have to be done to stem the rising tide of violence in the city.

4 years ago

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