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President Joe Biden holds a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Thursday, December 30, 2021, at his private residence in Wilmington, Delaware
Politics & Policy

Biden talks sanctions, Putin warns of rupture over Ukraine

The White House says Biden made clear that the U.S. and its allies "will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine.”

5 years ago

Raya Meshawn leads participants through African dance movements at the Lucian Blackwell Community Center
Community

A celebration of community purpose in West Philly on day five of Kwanzaa

The Mill Creek Community Partnership organized its first-ever Kwanzaa celebration on Thursday, in honor of the principle of “nia” or “purpose.”

5 years ago

Kuf Knotz sits while holding a mic, as Christine sits next to her harp
Arts & Entertainment

After a chance meeting at a Montco grocery store, Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise’s new album marries hip-hop and classical

The Philly duo Kuf Knotz and Christine Elise speak to WHYY’s Priyanka Tewari about their musical love story and their new album, where hip-hop and soul meet classical.

5 years ago

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File photo: The New Jersey State House is seen in Trenton, N.J.
Politics & Policy

Thousands of households set to lose protections as N.J. eviction moratorium ends Jan. 1

Thousands of New Jersey households will lose eviction protections that have been in place since the start of the pandemic.

5 years ago

More people than ever are testing positive for COVID-19 every day in Delaware
Health

With Delaware hospitals packed with COVID patients, Gov. Carney to declare state of emergency Monday

The step allows activation of 100-plus National Guard troops to work as certified nursing assistants in facilities COVID patients can go post-hospital.

5 years ago

Marvin Marcus receives a COVID-19 vaccine from a health worker
Health

Nursing home workers are urged to get boosters as COVID-19 cases soar

Health Secretary Xavier Becerra says the nation cannot afford another COVID-19 surge in nursing homes.

5 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game
Health
6abc

76ers coach Doc Rivers enters COVID health and safety protocols, Burke to take over duties: Source

Andre Drummond, Danny Green, and Shake Milton are also in the health and safety protocols.

5 years ago

Graham Roark receives the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children from Lurie Children's hospital registered nurse Virginia Scheffler
Health

U.S. children hospitalized with COVID in near-record numbers

During the week of Dec. 21-27, an average of 334 children 17 and under were admitted per day to hospitals with the coronavirus, a 58% increase from the week before.

5 years ago

Staff at a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site talk to people waiting in line
Health

Federal COVID-19 testing sites coming to North Jersey, Philly

The CDC will open a testing site in Essex County, N.J. on Saturday, which will be available to all Garden State residents. More federal sites are planned for Philly.

5 years ago

A family photo hangs on a wall in the dining room
Community
Spotlight PA

Christian Hall was killed one year ago by Pa. State Police. His family still wants answers

Activists and Hall’s family are holding vigils in more than a dozen locations to remember the 19-year-old’s life and show officials they will not forget about his death.

5 years ago

A police car drives with its lights flashing in Philadelphia
Courts & Law
6abc

Darby Township commissioner charged with rape in Philadelphia

It's unclear at this point why the investigation took so long since the victim reported the incident back in 2019.

5 years ago

Pro-Trump insurrectionists storm the Capitol, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

How Pa. election misinformation helped inspire an insurrection, investigations, and policies

The Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol attack and conversations around voting law changes were partially inspired by the same thing: disproven allegations of widespread problems and fraud.

5 years ago

2019 Mummers Parade (Michael Reeves/Billy Penn)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Ringing in the new year with music, Mummers, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Dec. 30 - Jan. 2: Things to do for New Year’s in and around Philly.

5 years ago

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Ware Presbyterian Village residents (from left) Fred Crotchfelt, Jerry Dobbs and Ron Masters gather near the fireplace
Health

Losing Jennersville Hospital will mean longer trips to the nearest ER for southern Chesco residents

Some worry about what will happen if the closest emergency room is 40 minutes away, instead of 10 minutes.

5 years ago

A Philadelphia Gas Works sign
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

On climate change, Philly’s gas utility is working against the city that owns it

Philadelphia is actively working to cut emissions with a goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. The city’s own gas utility is sabotaging its efforts.

5 years ago

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