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Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., a key holdout vote on President Joe Biden's domestic agenda, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021
Politics & Policy

Biden urges bill over ‘finish line’ as Dems eye new surtax

Tempers flared after a billionaires’ tax and a paid family leave program fell out of the Democrats’ sweeping bill, because Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia objected.

5 years ago

Dr. Ala Stanford speaks glowingly of Pastor Glen Spaulding of the Deliverance Evangelistic Church, who provided the space for her new medical clinic in North Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

The Black Doctors Consortium’s primary care clinic in North Philly is now open

The clinic will offer primary care and behavioral health in North Philadelphia, with an emphasis on preventative medicine.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw speaks into a microphone, wearing a mask and standing behind a podium.
Politics & Policy

Philly police commissioner says morale is low

A pile-up of stressors over the last few years have caused reductions in officer retention and recruitment in Philadelphia and across the country.

5 years ago

Kate Scott in the commentary booth
Arts & Entertainment

Kate Scott ready to continue shattering glass ceilings as first female announcer for the 76ers

Kate Scott, the new 76ers play-by-play TV announcer, wants to show that women and members of the LGBTQ+ community belong in sports.

5 years ago

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Prosecutors drill into evidence of bribery in Bobby Henon corruption trial

Philly Councilmember Henon held a $70,000/yr job with Local 98. Federal prosecutors need jurors to decide if he worked for that salary or took it as a bribe.

5 years ago

In this June 11, 2021, file photo, a healthcare worker administrates a dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to a student during a vaccination clinic
Lifestyle

N.J. coronavirus update: Some children under 12 may be vaccinated as early as next week

New Jersey is prepared to vaccinate children ages 5 to 11 against the coronavirus as early as next week, state health officials said.

5 years ago

A photo of the Philadelphia skyline taken in October, 2021
Community

‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to news that city is hyper-segregated

P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets to talk with residents about the lack of desegregation in Philadelphia.

5 years ago

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Dr. Cheryl Bettigole speaks from a podium while wearing a face mask
Health

Coronavirus update: Philly COVID cases down; health officials call for blood donations

The pandemic has resulted in a critical shortage of blood donations. As COVID cases trend downward, Philly health officials are urging people to give blood.

5 years ago

Libby Madarasz displays a protest placard against a pipeline
Politics & Policy

Shapiro breaks with Wolf over strategy on climate change

Wolf has worked for two years to finalize regulations to make Pa. the first major fossil fuel state to adopt a carbon pricing policy by imposing a price on emissions.

5 years ago

A U.S. Passport cover
Community

United States issues its 1st passport with ‘X’ gender marker

The U.S.' special diplomatic envoy for LGBTQ rights, Jessica Stern, called the moves historic and celebratory.

5 years ago

Donald Trump points to supporters in a crowd
Politics & Policy

America ‘on fire’: Facebook watched as Trump ignited hate

Documents show Facebook’s automated controls predicted with almost 90% certainty that Trump’s comments after George Floyd's murder broke rules against inciting violence.

5 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (left) and Jack Ciattarelli
Politics & Policy

Murphy, Ciattarelli make their final pitches to N.J. voters as thousands already cast ballots

It’s the final week before the Garden State decides whether to re-elect Gov. Phil Murphy or pick a new governor in former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli.

5 years ago

Patrolman Samuel Waters (right) grabs Dwayne Brown's arm moments into their encounter.  (Courtesy of Ivan Thomas/DETV)
Courts & Law

Man sues Wilmington cop for slamming head against wall, using racial slur in videotaped encounter

Dwayne Brown alleges that city Patrolman Samuel Waters called him the “N-word” during the beating in a convenience store.

5 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (left) and challenger Chuck Peruto
Politics & Policy

As critics slam him on gun violence, Philly DA Larry Krasner looks past election to next term

Krasner sees his decisive primary victory as a mandate for his progressive policies. Those on the front line of gun violence offer nuance to the claims of his critics.

5 years ago

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In this March 18, 2015, file photo, the NCAA logo is displayed at center court as work continues at The Consol Energy Center in Pittsburgh.
Education

Second NCAA gender equity report shows spending disparities

The report includes a series of recommendations to improve the gap among all sports tournaments, going beyond the first set of recommendations.

5 years ago

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