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Traffic on 34th Street through Mantua
Politics & Policy

Playing loud music could soon cost you a ticket in Philly

Philadelphia City Council held a hearing on a proposed regulation that would make it a violation if your car is too loud.

5 years ago

The offices of Center Stage Entertainment
Politics & Policy

Big controversy over Delran’s ‘biggest party’ for Carli Lloyd, as contracts come under scrutiny

The outcry over a situation ethics experts say can be all too common in N.J. has also prompted Delran’s council president to vow reforms will be made.

5 years ago

Demonstrators hold sign sin support of LGBTQ people outside a school board meeting
Keystone Crossroads
Community

Central Bucks residents speak up about transphobia and antisemitism in the community

Residents waited hours to speak in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion, responding to transphobic and antisemitic remarks at a Nov. 9 board meeting.

5 years ago

Sen. Cris Dush speaks during a hearing while holding a gavel
Politics & Policy
WITF

Pa. Senate election ‘audit’ contract doesn’t say if the public will see the results

Pa. Senate Republicans are paying over a quarter-million dollars in taxpayer money to Envoy Sage LLC to investigate the 2020 election despite zero evidence of widespread fraud

5 years ago

Supreme Court
Courts & Law

If Roe falls, some fear ripple effect on civil rights cases

If the Supreme Court decides to overturn or gut the decision that legalized abortion, some fear that it could undermine other precedent-setting cases.

5 years ago

A dose of a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine is prepared
Health

Delaware sees second steepest spike in COVID-19 since pandemic began

The latest surge has led Gov. Carney to schedule his first coronavirus briefing in more than two months for this afternoon.

5 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Community

Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson to host one week of giving

Given all of the challenges this holiday season, Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson says he "wanted to do even more this year to bring smiles to the faces of children."

5 years ago

Víctor Martínez se sienta en una mesa con un micrófono.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Los Latinos de Pensilvania trabajan para convertir los enormes avances de la población en un músculo político, pero aún se enfrentan con barreras

Hay más de 3 millones de personas de color viviendo en Pensilvania y estas comunidades han impulsado el crecimiento de la población del estado.

5 years ago

Isaac Gardner speaks while holding up a photo of David Jones
Courts & Law

Justices take up Pa.’s deadly force rules for police officers

The Pa. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on the question, which arose during the criminal prosecution of ex-PPD officer Ryan Pownall for fatally shooting David Jones.

5 years ago

The exterior of Philadelphia Police Department headquarters
Courts & Law
6abc

13 Philadelphia officers placed on administrative duty amid gun arrest audit

The audit revealed several discrepancies that required further investigation, a PPD spokesperson said.

5 years ago

Aerial view of I-95, including the river beneath it and trees on the sides of the highway.
Urban Planning

Big shift coming for I-95 construction work in Wilmington

Reconstruction of northbound I-95 through Wilmington is nearly complete. Workers will shift their focus to southbound lanes this weekend.

5 years ago

Student activists at a rally in support of a bill that would address policing in schools at the New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton. (Tennyson Donyéa/WHYY)
Education

N.J. students, activists demand action on legislation to confront ‘overpolicing’ in schools

Students and community organizers say there needs to be more transparency about the number of mental health professionals and police officers in schools.

5 years ago

File photo of Frank Nucera, former police chief of Bordentown Township. (6abc)
Courts & Law

‘Taking stock’ on whether Frank Nucera will face another trial

After two mistrials, legal analysts say the federal government must decide whether it will pursue a new trial against the former police chief of Bordentown Township.

5 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaks to a crowd during his campaign launch
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

AG’s office approves RGGI rule, after Shapiro criticized the plan

The Attorney General’s office has signed off on a rule that would let the state join a regional program to cut emissions from power plants.

5 years ago

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

Police at New Jersey capitol boost COVID rule enforcement

Troopers stood guard at entrances around the statehouse complex, including little-used doorways where no state police presence is typically present.

5 years ago

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