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Health

COVID cases falling, but trouble signs arise as winter looms

Despite falling case numbers, there are some troubling indicators, including the onset of cold weather, which sends people indoors, where the virus can more easily spread.

4 years ago

Jen Smith is seen wearing a mask in a crowd
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. is on the brink of regulating recovery homes for the first time

The Wolf administration could implement new oversight of recovery homes by mid-2022, though challenges could cause delays.

4 years ago

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Powerful special interests are pouring millions into the 2021 Pa. Supreme Court race

While the race cannot change the Democratic majority on the high court, it could narrow the margin amid increasingly partisan attacks on the judiciary’s independence.

4 years ago

A headshot of Harvey Clark
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

Harvey Clark, award-winning newsman, dies at 76

Clark's family plans to hold a “Celebration of Life” ceremony once the COVID-19 pandemic recedes.

4 years ago

A weather map illustrates a Flood Warning in effect for the Philly region
Weather
6abc

Nor’easter to bring more rain to Philly region

Heavy rain continues through the early morning hours with Flash Flood concerns east of the city.

4 years ago

Mark Hornick (left), Suzanne Hornick (center) and Susan Cox (right) on the Ocean City, N.J. beach in August 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Ocean City residents worry an offshore wind farm will destroy the resort without easing climate change

Some say it will bring damage to a fragile ecosystem and a horizon now free of human intervention and industry. That will drive away tourists, they say.

4 years ago

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Michael Carter smiles from behind the counter
Community

Pizza with a mission: Inside the hot Philly restaurant fighting recidivism

Philly pizza spot earns plaudits for Detroit-style pies and a mission to staff the operation with only formerly incarcerated people.

4 years ago

Listen 3:56
Wilmington, Delaware skyline
Politics & Policy

Wu-Tang and ‘Washington Crossing the Delaware’? Critics see odd shapes, split communities in Delaware redistricting maps

Efforts to redraw legislative lines often result in oddly shaped districts. Some critics say this year’s maps in Delaware are no exception.

4 years ago

xThe USS Olympia on display as a museum ship on the Delaware River near Penn's Landing in Philadelphia. (Wikimedia Commons)
Community

Philly marks 100 years since the USS Olympia transported the Unknown Soldier back to the U.S.

The USS Olympia transported the first unidentified service member to be buried in the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. It’s now docked on the Delaware River.

4 years ago

District Attorney Larry Krasner at the opening of the West/Southwest Collaborative Response to Gun Violence. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY News)
Community

New facility in Southwest Philly opens to help prevent, care for victims of gun violence

As the city's homicide rate continues to climb, the District Attorney's office has a new effort to bring resources to people affected by the gun violence epidemic.

4 years ago

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Weather
6abc

Gov. Phil Murphy declares State of Emergency for N.J. ahead of nor’easter Monday night

The State of Emergency will go into effect at 8 p.m. for all 21 counties in the Garden State.

4 years ago

An empty SEPTA train car.
Community
6abc

SEPTA releases guide for riders in case of strike | What you should know

SEPTA says Regional Rail train service will be the best the choice for travel in and around Philadelphia.

4 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

John Dougherty told Bobby Henon to delay Comcast deal in recorded call

As the corruption case moved into its fourth week, prospectors dug into wiretapped calls about the city’s franchise deal with Comcast.

4 years ago

Representante del Estado Manuel Guzman habla en su oficina
Politics & Policy
WITF

El condado de Berks pretende corregir información electoral incorrecta enviada a los votantes

Algunos grupos han acusado al condado de privar potencialmente a los votantes latinos de sus derechos.

4 years ago

A close-up of a Pennsylvania congressional map.
Politics & Policy

Panel OKs data for drawing Assembly, Congress district maps in Pa.

It voted 4-1 to certify census data that shifts just under 27,000 state prisoners back to their home districts for the maps that will be used for state legislative elections.

4 years ago

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