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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Politics & Policy

Philly DA Larry Krasner cruises to reelection victory

The contest was seen as a referendum on Krasner’s progressive, anti-mass-incarceration approach amid the city’s sharp spike in deadly gun violence.

5 years ago

John
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Judge tosses one corruption charge against John Dougherty

The U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Schmehl made the dismissal in a written order and did not explain his decision.

5 years ago

COVID-19 vaccine clinic. (World Image / BigStock)
Health

U.S. gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11

The announcement came only hours after a CDC advisory panel unanimously decided Pfizer’s shots should be given to children ages 5 to 11.

5 years ago

Candidate yard signs line the entrance to WITF's Public Media Center during the Nov. 2, 2021 election. The station building serves as a polling place for voters in Dauphin County. (Sam Dunklau / WITF)
Politics & Policy
WITF

Midstate county election departments expect long counting process for some races

County election departments across the midstate say they’re well-equipped and staffed to handle voters and ballot counting for the municipal election that ends tonight.

5 years ago

The reception area at the Dr. Ala Stanford Center for Health Equity
Health

Black Doctors Consortium to offer COVID-19 vaccine for kids, pending CDC approval

Once the CDC approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for younger children, the Black Doctors Consortium’s primary care clinic will be ready to start administering shots.

5 years ago

Kathy McGuiness speaking with people
Politics & Policy

Can Delaware lawmakers legally oust an indicted state auditor? State law isn’t clear

The state House and Senate approve separate resolutions requesting guidance from state Supreme Court on lawmakers’ power to oust indicted Auditor Kathy McGuiness.

5 years ago

The White House
Community

White House rolls out new plan to combat gun suicides in U.S.

The Biden administration is rolling out a new initiative aimed at reducing suicides by gun and combating the significant increases in suicides by members of the military.

5 years ago

A police officer drives in Philadelphia
Community
6abc

Philly police ID father gunned down while in van with 2 teen daughters

Police say a gunman fired 14 bullets into a minivan, hitting a 42-year-old father who was found slumped behind the wheel.

5 years ago

Colorful trees stand near a road through the Taunus region
Politics & Policy

Over 100 countries vow to end deforestation at climate talks

Britain hailed the commitment as the first big achievement of the U.N. climate conference known as COP26 taking place this month in the Scottish city of Glasgow.

5 years ago

Jessica D’Angelo wears a mask outside a polling place
Politics & Policy

2021 Election: N.J. judge denies request to keep polls open later

In New Jersey, the governor’s race tops the ticket. In Pa., there are judicial contests and suburban school board races.

5 years ago

A closeup of a school bus.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Want to see who’s funding local candidates in Pa.? It’s harder than you’d think

Spotlight PA tested how easily and quickly the public can access campaign finance information in nine counties.

5 years ago

A vacant warehouse is seen aflame
Community
6abc

4 children missing in fire at vacant Marcus Hook warehouse found safe

More than 80 firefighters from Delaware and Chester counties and New Castle, Delaware, were called in to battle the warehouse fire.

5 years ago

An election worker hands a sheet of
Politics & Policy

It’s Election Day in Pa. and N.J. Here’s what’s at stake

It’s Election Day in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and both states will elect new public officials to several statewide offices.

5 years ago

The Red Cross Blood Donation Center on Spring Garden Street in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Hospitals in Philly are facing a serious blood shortage. How it’s affecting patients and how you can help

Faced with the worst blood shortage in a decade, blood banks in the Philadelphia region are urging people to donate and to encourage others to do the same.

5 years ago

Kyle Rittenhouse looks back at the potential juror pool during the jury selection process at the Kenosha County Courthouse in Kenosha, Wis., Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. Rittenhouse is accused of killing two people and wounding a third during a protest over police brutality in Kenosha, last year. (Sean Krajacic/The Kenosha News via AP, Pool)
Courts & Law

Jury seated for homicide trial of Kyle Rittenhouse

Opening statements are set to begin Tuesday morning.

5 years ago

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