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The Philadelphia skyline. (Mark Henninger / Imagic Digital)
PlanPhilly
Health

Philly area finally off the ‘worst 25’ list for ozone pollution, but still gets failing grade

The American Lung Association says while ozone levels are improving, levels of particulate pollution are less promising.

4 years ago

Customers line up inside a Curaleaf dispensary, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Bellmawr, N.J. Recreational sales of cannabis for adults 21 and older started Thursday, with the first alternative treatment centers opening at 6 a.m. in part of the state. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community

N.J’s first day of retail weed sales ‘robust’ and ‘trouble-free,’ regulators say

However, the state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission said it investigated “a few minor complaints.”

4 years ago

Rep. Dwight Evans
Politics & Policy

Officials unveil ambitious plan to stem gun violence in Philadelphia, but funding is elusive

Congressman Dwight Evans announced an ambitious, $51 billion plan to tackle the nation’s gun violence epidemic at its roots.

4 years ago

A clothing swap attendee shows what they found in the swap at Sustainable Fashion Week in Philadelphia. (Swap Across America Team)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly embraces sustainable fashion this Earth Day

Sustainable Fashion Week comes to Philly for the first time. The event highlights local designers and invites all to learn more about sustainability.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney at the Metal Worker’s Local Union No. 19 in Philadelphia, Tuesday, April 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Health

Mayor Kenney defends mask mandate return in online video

Mayor Jim Kenney decried the ‘Trumpian’ politicization of vaccines and mask mandates during an online video interview with the Washington Post.

4 years ago

Bicyclists, joggers, and walkers are seen on the Schuylkill River Trail
Community

Philly region celebrates 350 miles of walkable, bikeable trails

This year’s spring trail season kickoff will feature a hodgepodge of events, from Earth Day festivals and volunteer cleanups to ribbon-cuttings and tree-plantings.

4 years ago

Reconstruction has begun on 27th street in Camden. The $10 million project includes improvements to sewer lines and adjacent roads. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Community

Officials announce $10 million reconstruction project in East Camden

27th Street between Marlton Pike and Federal Street will be totally reconstructed. The project topped Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen’s to-do list.

4 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson exits the federal courthouse with family on April 14, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Kenyatta Johnson back in City Council after mistrial in his bribery case

After a hung jury abruptly ended his federal bribery trial, it was business as usual for the Second District council member.

4 years ago

Protesters confront police during a march Tuesday, Oct. 27 in West Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Ex-Philly police officer charged in beating of mother during 2020 unrest

Kardos is accused of beating Rickia Young amid the unrest following the fatal police shooting of Walter Wallace Jr. in West Philadelphia.

4 years ago

The exterior of Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Health

Crozer to shut down more hospital wards at Delaware County Memorial and Crozer-Chester

In June, Delaware County Memorial Hospital and Crozer Chester Medical Center will lose several key behavioral, mental health, and substance abuse services.

4 years ago

The exterior of a Tower Hill School building
Courts & Law

Wilmington prep school leader charged with child porn 8 years after headmaster faced same allegation

The arrest of William Ushler, 53, came after a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.

4 years ago

Vehicles are under water during flooding in a Philly parking lot
Politics & Policy

This Earth Day, Biden faces ‘headwinds’ on climate agenda

Biden's most sweeping proposals remain stalled on Capitol Hill despite renewed warnings from scientists that the world is hurtling toward a dangerous future.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden delivers remarks from a podium at the White House
Politics & Policy

Biden announces $800M in new military assistance for Ukraine

The new package builds on roughly $2.6 billion in military assistance that Biden had previously approved for Ukraine.

4 years ago

A view of destroyed during a heavy fighting part of the Illich Iron & Steel Works Metallurgical Plant
Community

Putin tries to claim Mariupol win but won’t storm holdout

Putin's order may mean that Russian officials are hoping they can wait for the defenders to surrender after running out of food or ammunition.

4 years ago

Villanova head coach Jay Wright throws up a peace sign
Community

Wright resigns as Villanova coach, Neptune takes over

The 60-year-old Wright guided Villanova to titles in 2016 and 2018 and just led the Wildcats to the Final Four.

4 years ago

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