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John Dougherty and Bobby Henon convicted of conspiracy in federal corruption trial
A jury found City Councilmember Bobby Henon and union boss John “Johnny Doc” Dougherty guilty on most counts in the federal corruption case against them.
5 years ago
Pa.’s share of the $1.2 trillion infrastructure deal won’t arrive for a while
Some obstacles remain before much of that money starts flowing to projects in the Keystone State.
5 years ago
Judge dismisses weapons charge at Rittenhouse murder trial
The judge at Kyle Rittenhouse’s murder trial has dismissed a count of possession of a dangerous weapon by a person under 18.
5 years ago
Post-pandemic work includes wellness as a priority
Ten years ago, anxiety, sleeplessness, stress, and migraines came as Crawford worked her way up to management. But in 2020, she learned to work for herself in a pandemic.
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Philadelphia shootings leave 2 dead, 8 injured on Sunday night
Police are investigating a series of shootings, including a mass shooting in Kensington that left six people injured.
5 years ago
Planning for a $15 million rec center begins with board game in Fairhill
A board game is helping Philadelphia officials determine the future of a public works project in a community often left out of public decision-making.
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Listen 3:52What the historic $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill means for N.J.
N.J. expects to receive more than $12 billion from the bipartisan bill, passed by Congress earlier this month. Here’s an explainer of what that money could pay for.
5 years ago
Superintendent William Hite may have saved Philly schools. Was it enough?
Hite’s decade-long tenure tells us a lot about the evolution of the school reform movement, shifts in Philly politics, and the merits of an above-the-fray leadership style.
5 years ago
Listen 5:39Why COVID-19 hot spots are still happening — and how to prevent them
Seemingly anomalous COVID hot spots crop up, often where vaccination rates are high overall. Is there something localities can do to avoid it?
5 years ago
Listen 3:29Philly nonprofit, N.J. masjid collect much-needed items for Afghan evacuees at Fort Dix
Thousands of Afghan evacuees are still living at Fort Dix in New Jersey. Philly nonprofit AOPxSOLA has teamed up with Imam Ali Masjid in Pennsauken to bring donated items.
5 years ago
Thousands of military families struggle with food insecurity
It’s a hidden crisis that's existed for years inside one of the most well-funded institutions on the planet and has only worsened during the coronavirus pandemic.
5 years ago
Lower Merion mourns loss of beloved high school principal
One person left a note that said "Character Counts," on his window.
5 years ago
What’s at stake in the fight over the Chester Water Authority
Aqua PA. made a $410M offer, money the city of Chester needs. But CWA’s customers throughout Delaware and Chester counties fear rates will soar.
5 years ago
101 people have died because of traffic violence in Philadelphia. It doesn’t have to be this way
Every delay in Vision Zero projects in Philly means more potential injury and death on our streets. With more funding and action, we can have safer streets.
5 years ago
Philadelphia failed to meet diverse-contracting goal in 2020
The city’s Office of Economic Opportunity reports it fell short of the 35% goal last year. Officials blamed the pandemic, among other challenges.
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![Heminghaus.donation pack_002 A donation pack up for incoming Afghan refugees run by AOPxSOLA and members of Imam Ali Masjid Mosque at Imam Ali Masjid Mosque in Pennsauken, NJ on 11/14/21.
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