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The exterior of the Glen Mills Schools
Education

Pa. Dept. of Human Services bats down Glen Mills Schools’ attempt to reopen under a new name — for now

The Dept. of Human Services has denied an application from the Clock Tower Schools, which shares an address and phone number with the closed Glen Mills Schools.

4 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol is shown in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.
Politics & Policy

Where are the Pa. Senate candidates getting their money?

In the Democratic primary, Fetterman leans on small donors, Lamb on PACs. And Barnette threatens to outstrip big-spending Republicans in polls.

4 years ago

(From left) Solar States students Jay Fitzgerald, instructor and founder Micah Gold-Markel, Malik Hunt-David, Isiah Smith, and Justine Michalczyk
PlanPhilly
Community

For these young trainees, careers in solar look like Philly’s future

While Pa. primary candidates continue to support fossil fuels in the name of jobs, some young Philadelphians see a brighter future in the solar industry.

4 years ago

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The Philadelphia skyline behind Eakins Oval. (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy
Eyes on the Street

Opinion: Philly should prioritize green infrastructure with its federal dollars

With millions arriving to the city under the infrastructure program approved by Congress, the focus should be on green projects.

4 years ago

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) dribbles the ball up the court against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in San Francisco, Monday, April 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Arts & Entertainment

Nikola Jokic captures 2nd straight NBA MVP title, Sixers’ Embiid finishes runner-up

The 27-year-old from Serbia averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists to take home MVP honors.

4 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announcing new measures to protect abortion rights on May 11, 2020 in Trenton. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Murphy announces new proposals to protect abortion rights in the state

In response to a leaked opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, Murphy is proposing expanding access to abortions, while protecting providers and patients from investigations.

4 years ago

The Universal Dance Ensemble performed at the #fundPHLarts rally outside City Hall in Philadelphia on May 11, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Arts groups call on Philly to help out with pandemic relief funds

The groups are calling for additional money to help them in a time of need after seeing their funding cut during the pandemic.

4 years ago

Abortion rights advocates and anti-abortion protesters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court
Courts & Law

‘Mad or nah?’: Extraordinary leak of U.S Supreme Court draft opinion

P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philly to gather public opinion on the extraordinary leak at the U.S Supreme Court.

4 years ago

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File photo: Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Delaware, Ohio, to endorse Republican candidates ahead of the Ohio primary. Trump's legal team wants to void a contempt ruling and $10,000-per-day fine against the former president over a subpoena for documents related to a New York civil investigation into his business dealings, saying they’ve conducted a detailed search for the relevant files. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana, File)
Courts & Law

Judge: Trump must pay $110K, meet conditions to end contempt

Judge Engoron could reinstate the fine if the conditions he set forth on Wednesday are not met.

4 years ago

Deb Walker visits the grave of her daughter, Brooke Goodwin
Health

U.S. overdose deaths hit record 107,000 last year, CDC says

The provisional 2021 total translates to roughly one U.S. overdose death every 5 minutes.

4 years ago

Crowds are pictured on the boardwalk in Wildwood
Community

A ‘very robust’ 2022 expected as Jersey Shore tourism returns to pre-pandemic levels

Despite inflation and labor challenges, Jersey Shore tourism boosters expect a good year, just not as good as 2021.

4 years ago

School board meeting attendees wave LGBTQ pride flags
Keystone Crossroads
Education

String of Central Bucks School District decisions lead LGBTQ students and faculty to fear for civil rights

A flurry of moves by Central Bucks School District leaders has ignited another battle over civil rights for the LGTBQ community in Bucks County.

4 years ago

Georgia police search the luggage of women’s college lacrosse players.
Courts & Law

Georgia sheriff releases body cam footage, defends drug search of Delaware State Univ. lacrosse team’s luggage

Deputies searched the luggage after “an alert was given” by a K9 sniffing the exterior of the bus after a traffic stop. No drugs or paraphernalia were found.

4 years ago

Cars visible driving north on Roosevelt Boulevard.
Urban Planning

A picture is worth $100: Speed cameras successfully slowing traffic on Roosevelt Blvd.

The speed enforcement camera system has decreased speeding by more than 90%, according to the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

4 years ago

Three Ankole cattle are seen at the Philly zoo
Community

The Philadelphia Zoo is asking for the public’s help naming 3 new Ankole cattle

The East African breed has massive crescent-shaped horns, which can grow up to eight feet wide and weigh up to 15 pounds each.

4 years ago

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