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Keystone Crossroads
Education

Pennridge schools pause diversity initiatives; NAACP calls it ‘slap in the face’

The board’s vice president, who does not believe in systemic racism, was tasked with reinventing the district’s diversity, equity, and inclusion program.

5 years ago

Eduardo Esquivel at McPherson Square Park
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on The Street

Why Philly keeps a billion-dollar open-air drug market contained in Kensington

The containment of Kensington’s drug market demonstrates the systematic racism that plagues Philadelphia, Eduardo Esquivel writes.

5 years ago

Caleb Followill of Kings of Leon performs during KAABOO 2019 at the Del Mar Racetrack and Fairgrounds
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Naked Bike Ride, Kings of Leon, tango at the forefront and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Aug. 26 - Aug. 29: Things to do in Philadelphia, Del., and N.J.

5 years ago

Listen 4:29
Frank Perry sits with his mom at a park
Health

Citywide Camden event offers fun and vaccines before new school year

To prepare families for the new school year, the Camden City School District sponsored a community fun day that also offers COVID vaccines.

5 years ago

(Department of Defense image)
Community

New Jersey receiving Afghan refugees at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

The goal is to resettle Afghans arriving in the state after landing in Virginia as soon as possible, a State Department spokesperson says.

5 years ago

Abortion opponents protesting near western Sussex County's Planned Parenthood clinic
Health

Planned Parenthood to open first Delaware clinic in western Sussex County, abortion foes are already protesting

The rural southern region is the state’s most conservative. The agency calls it a health care desert in dire need of a center offering women’s reproductive services.

5 years ago

Community Conversations
Community

Neighbors and Newsroom Summit: A how-to on pitching the news media

WHYY’s Assistant News Director Katie Colaneri joins a panel of local editors and journalists for a conversation about the best ways to pitch the news media.

5 years ago

Piles of money are illustrated alongside Philly's skyline
Money

Philly achieves $80M surplus with some federal help

The numbers are positive for Philadelphia, but the city’s fiscal watchdog says it’s keeping a close eye on tax collections.

5 years ago

This bird was found in the Washington, D.C. metro region with swollen eyes and crusty discharge, a sign observed on most birds affected by a mysterious ailment in the region. (courtesy Leslie Frattaroli/NPS)
Community

Ban on bird-feeding lifted after mysterious disease abates

The advisory imposed earlier this summer sought to protect songbirds from an unknown ailment. It’s still not clear what was causing the bird deaths.

5 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf, wearing a face mask, speaks to the press from behind a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Wolf asks Republican leaders to return to Harrisburg and pass school mask mandate

Few school districts are requiring masks inside classrooms, something the Democratic governor said it needed to ensure safety.

5 years ago

The exterior of the Painted Bride building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Apartments on top, murals on bottom: Philly approves building plan, saves Painted Bride facade

The Zoning Board of Adjustment decision would allow construction of a 70-unit modernist apartment building in exchange for preserving the mural.

5 years ago

Edna Cruz makes coffee while wearing a mask inside her cafe
Health

Philly health officials monitor effects of mask and COVID vaccine mandates

Vaccinations are up a bit, Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Cheryl Bettigole says, and if the mask rules work, new infections should level off soon.

5 years ago

A sign reading
Politics & Policy

About 89% of federal rental assistance has still not gone out

With landlords challenging a federal eviction moratorium in court, the concern is that a wave of evictions will happen before much of the assistance has been distributed.

5 years ago

The Maurice River in New Jersey.
Science
NJ Spotlight

‘Huge leap forward’ for preservation of Delaware Bay wetlands

Multiple projects are coming together to protect a key habitat for the Cumberland County oyster fleet from erosion and rising seas.

5 years ago

The exterior of the North Inc. building in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Wolf admin unexpectedly pulls the plug on controversial revamp of Pa. safety net program

The Department of Health did not explain why it abandoned a plan to change who administers a nutrition program for pregnant people and young children.

5 years ago

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