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New Jersey Assembly chambers. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J. Assembly passes bill to create a memorial for frontline workers who died from coronavirus

The measure passed in both houses of the state Legislature. Now it heads to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk.

4 years ago

Flags wave in the wind from a building on the at Temple University campus in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Community

Temple announces new security measures for students living off campus

The protections come in the wake of a string of shootings in the area near campus.

4 years ago

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, front right, looks toward U.S. President Joe Biden, front left, at a group photo during a NATO summit at NATO headquarters in Brussels
Politics & Policy

U.S. to expand Russia sanctions, accept 100K Ukraine refugees

The U.S. is also providing an additional $1 billion in food, medicine, water and other supplies.

4 years ago

A woman walks outside a maternity hospital that was damaged by shelling in Mariupol
Community

Russian war in Ukraine marks 1 month with no end in sight

The largest military conflict in Europe since World War II has upset the international security order and sent dangerous ripples through the global economy.

4 years ago

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson testifies during her Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Courts & Law

Senate committee wraps up hearings on Jackson’s nomination

The testimony from the American Bar Association and other legal advocates came after two days of questioning from members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

4 years ago

Philadelphia sprayground summer camps
Community

Philadelphia to get an additional $4.6 million for summer youth programs

From summer camps to summer jobs, Philadelphia officials say they will return to near pre-pandemic levels of fun activities for kids.

4 years ago

Chris Welsh, director of Delaware County's public defenders office, gathers with staff in the law library at the Delaware County Courthouse in Media, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Delco Public Defender’s Office to join forces with national Partners for Justice

Come July, non-attorney advocates will work alongside the lawyers and social workers to increase access to poverty and mental health services.

4 years ago

Person observes intense flooding in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

Pa. gets over $100 million in additional Ida aid, as dozens of families remain displaced by the storm

The money coming from the state could pay for infrastructure repairs or home buyouts — but it’s not yet clear how exactly it will be spent.

4 years ago

Signs for the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke and Nat Hamilton/for NewsWorks)
Health

CHOP, Penn Med collaborate to address children’s environmental health

A new regional center will develop programs to address asthma, lead and chemical exposure, and air pollution in Philadelphia and Chester.

4 years ago

Saint Peter's Doug Edert celebrates after Saint Peter's won a college basketball game against Purdue in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA tournament, Friday, March 25, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

March Madness, Fur Ball, and Shawn Colvin, in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Wynton Marsalis, Shawn Colvin, Festival of Praise, and March Madness are among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.

4 years ago

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File photo: Attorney Mark Pomerantz leaves court in New York Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004. Pomerantz, who had been leading a criminal investigation into Donald Trump before quitting last month, said in his resignation letter that he believes the former president is “guilty of numerous felony violations” and he disagreed with the Manhattan district attorney’s decision not to seek an indictment

Ex-prosecutor: Trump ‘guilty of numerous felony violations’

In the letter published Wednesday by The New York Times, Mark Pomerantz said he disagreed with the Manhattan district attorney’s decision not to seek an indictment.

4 years ago

U.S. President Joe Biden steps off Air Force One as he arrives at Melsbroek military airport in Brussels, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. Western leaders are arriving in Brussels for Thursday's summits taking place at NATO and EU headquarters where they will seek to highlight their sense of unity in the face of the Russian invasion in Ukraine
Politics & Policy

Biden seeks new sanctions, help for Ukrainians in Europe

Biden arrived Wednesday in Brussels, where on Thursday he will meet with allies from NATO, the European Union and the Group of Seven nations.

4 years ago

Catherine Cahill, CEO of the Mann Center, receiving $1 million in federal funding from Congressman Dwight Evans. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

$1 million in federal funding flows to the Mann Center

The Mann Center’s infrastructure improvement will be supported by the $1.5 trillion dollar spending bill recently signed by President Biden.

4 years ago

City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson is shown from the side, profile visible, in this file photo from 2018.
Courts & Law

Jury selected in federal bribery trial of City Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson

Opening statements in the trial of Johnson and three co-defendants begin Thursday.

4 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council sets date set for special election to replace Henon

Council President Darrell Clarke set May 17 for the special election to replace Bobby Henon, who resigned after being convicted of federal corruption charges.

4 years ago

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