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FILE - SEPTA bus in Center City Philadelphia.  (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

‘Muddy’ messaging in Philly: SEPTA and city mask policies conflict and confuse

Less than 24 hours after the city's mask mandate went into effect, the city’s regional transit provider SEPTA announced that masks would no longer be required on its vehicles.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Captain Jason Smith. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Philly police see more suburban young people getting involved in city violence

Teens from the suburbs lured by social media are coming into Philadelphia and winding up shot or dead, according to Philly homicide investigators.

4 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson leaves Federal Court after the judge in his bribery trial declared a mistrial, following the jury's failure to reach a unanimous verdict on the charges. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
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Courts & Law

Judge declares a mistrial in Philadelphia Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson trial

The verdict followed roughly three weeks of testimony in the federal trial. Johnson’s political future was at stake. Prosecutors say they will retry the case.

4 years ago

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H.F. 'Gerry' Lenfest is pictured here in this 2016 file photo. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Gerry Lenfest posthumously donates $100 million to two Philly organizations

The Museum of the American Revolution and the Lenfest Institute for Journalism will each receive $50 million from the deceased philanthropist.

4 years ago

Local officials pose for a ribbon-cutting at an affordable housing cvomplex
Urban Planning

New senior housing in Strawberry Mansion hailed as example worth repeating

The 78-unit complex, situated on a former equestrian facility, is being touted as a model for providing seniors affordable, maintenance-free housing.

4 years ago

Joan Myers Brown (left) and Christine Cox (right)
Arts & Entertainment

Two Philadelphia dance icons to be honored in Avenue of Arts ceremony

Avenue of the Arts Visionary Awards will honor two founding members of Philadelphia dance. Joan Myers Brown and Christine Cox will be honored on April 22.

4 years ago

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Then Vice President Joe Biden speaks to graduates during the University of Delaware's commencement ceremony
Politics & Policy

Biden to make personal ‘homecoming’ at University of Delaware graduation

Biden will be the first sitting president to deliver the commencement address at the University of Delaware.

4 years ago

oil pipeline
Politics & Policy

Biden finalizes rule restoring broad environmental review of big projects

A rule finalized Tuesday will restore key provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act, a bedrock environmental law.

4 years ago

Riders ready at the starting line during the Wilmington Grand Prix in 2019
Community

The bikes are back. Wilmington announces the return of Grand Prix weekend

Some of the top cyclists in the country will race through the streets of Wilmington this May after a two-year pandemic break.

4 years ago

An interior ministry sapper collects unexploded shells, grenades and other devices in Hostomel
Community

Russia ratchets up battle for control of eastern Ukraine

After a Russian push to the capital failed to overrun the city, the Kremlin declared that its main goal was the capture of the eastern Donbas region.

4 years ago

Travelers wearing face masks line to check in at the Los Angeles International Airport
Community

Court ruling creates mishmash of transportation mask rules

Here's a look at how U.S. transportation centers and providers are responding to a decision by a federal judge to throw out a national mask mandate for public transit.

4 years ago

A transit security officer works on the platform of the Girard stop
Community
6abc

SEPTA says masks will not be required in vehicles, stations, and concourses

The announcement came after a federal judge struck down the mask mandate covering airlines and other public transportation.

4 years ago

A fruit tree planted in North Philadelphia
Community

PECO to add 1,550 trees to Philadelphia’s urban canopy

The energy company’s ReLeaf program will plant a new tree for every tree removed for electrical maintenance.

4 years ago

The exterior of a Community College Philadelphia building, with cherry blossoms in view.
Education

Community College of Philadelphia expands scholarship program

The expansion is designed to include students who have taken a break, and those who have graduated from a high school outside of Philadelphia, among others.

4 years ago

Rep. Elizabeth Fielder stands outside
Politics & Policy

Across Pa., progressive incumbent Dems aren’t getting party endorsements

The candidates — mostly women — are being given explanations that have a familiar ring in several corners of the state.

4 years ago

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