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A car caught in a flooded road in Somerville in Tropical Storm Ida. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Gov. Murphy announces big boost for flood buyouts

NJ to use federal money to buy properties damaged by Ida.

4 years ago

Meaghan Washington with her children, Naïm and Ife, at their Philadelphia home
Community

WHYY wins 11 Keystone Media Awards for pandemic, suburbs coverage

The Keystone Awards recognize “journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences.”

4 years ago

George Bochetto, Kathy Barnette, Mehmet Oz, Jeffrey Lord, Rose Tennent, John Gizzie, Jeff Bartos, Carla Sands, and Lowman Henry pose for a photograph during a forum for Republican candidates for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania
Politics & Policy

False election fraud claims thrive on Pennsylvania campaign trail

Candidates sometimes repeat Trump’s conspiracy theories about fraud or distort the actions of state officials in an attempt to portray Democrats as having cheated — or both.

4 years ago

Vehicles on fire at the oil depot after missiles struck the facility in an area controlled by Russian-backed separatist forces
Community

Russia pounds Ukraine, targeting supply of Western arms

Meanwhile, the European Union moved Wednesday to further punish Moscow for the war with a proposed ban on oil imports.

4 years ago

A mock-up of the CBS TV production inside the White House. The Jackie Kennedy mannequin is dressed in a re-creation of the red suit she wore for the TV house tour
Arts & Entertainment

Jackie Kennedy’s historic White House restoration re-created at Winterthur

The first lady's historic 1961 renovation of White House interiors, guided by Henry du Pont, is re-created at Delaware’s Winterthur museum.

4 years ago

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Thaddeus Kirkland, mayor of the city of Chester, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Chester parking contract linked to timely campaign donations to Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland

The 2018 parking contract appeared to offer no benefit to the city, but a WHYY analysis of campaign contributions shows the mayor's campaign was likely the one benefitting.

4 years ago

Pedestrians carry plastic bags in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

One of the country’s strictest plastic bag bans is officially in effect in N.J.

Here’s everything you should know about New Jersey’s single-use bag and container ban, from what’s covered under the law and what’s exempt to which businesses are impacted.

4 years ago

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania in Cheyney, Pa., Thursday, May 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Education

Wolf announces $5 million investment in Cheyney University’s ThinkUbator project

Cheyney University is probably best known as the nation's oldest historically Black university. But soon, it could also become known for being a leader in biotech.

4 years ago

Members of the 'COVID community' are helping others who have lost loved ones during the pandemic. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Memorial service honors Delaware’s nearly 3,000 COVID-19 victims

More than two years into the pandemic, state leaders gathered with friends and a family who’ve lost loved ones to remember the victims of COVID-19.

4 years ago

Hundreds of people protest outside City Hall in support of abortion rights
Courts & Law

Pa. abortion rights advocates urge residents to ‘stay grounded,’ donate in light of Roe draft opinion

Abortion will remain legal in Pennsylvania, unlike at least 26 states that are certain or likely to ban abortion immediately after Roe v. Wade is overturned.

4 years ago

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The Philadelphia skyline
Money

With property values up 21%, Kenney proposes relief for growing real estate taxes

As anyone currently in the market for a house can tell you, property values in Philadelphia are soaring — and soon, home owners will know exactly how much.

4 years ago

Congressman Brendan Boyle awards $150,000 for business district improvement in Olney (Tom MacDonald WHYY)
Urban Planning

Olney’s North 5th Street small business corridor receives federal funding for revitalization efforts

The money is from a new federal program designed to help prevent crime, improve the streetscape and increase economic activity in the area.

4 years ago

A close-up of the Cooper University Hospital sign.
Health
NJ Spotlight

After COVID, key hospitals get funding for next emergencies

NJ’s top trauma centers are laying out plans for the $550 million lawmakers sent them.

4 years ago

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Community
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Crews use doughnuts to lure black bear spotted roaming through Drexel Hill, Delaware County

Police urge everyone in the area to keep their distance if they happen to see the animal.

4 years ago

A general view of The Trump International Hotel
Courts & Law

D.C. reaches $750K settlement in Trump inaugural lawsuit

As part of the agreement, the defendants will pay the District of Columbia a total of $750,000, which will be used to benefit three nonprofit organizations.

4 years ago

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