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File photo: Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart (Lindsay Lazarski/WHY)
Politics & Policy

City Controller’s audit finds Philly’s behavioral health contractor overspent, lacked accountability

The audit of Community Behavioral Health was the first look in 20 years at spending for the HealthChoices Behavioral Healthcare Program.

5 years ago

The exterior of CHOP in Philadelphia
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to mandate vaccines for all employees

While the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia had planned on waiting until the vaccine got “full FDA licensure,” the rising threat of the delta variant upended those plans.

5 years ago

Eric Mendez receives a COVID-19 vaccine shot
Education

Camden City School District offers Pfizer shots to students

The district joins others in the region in getting vaccine doses to eligible students ahead of schools reopening for in-person learning.

5 years ago

A Tornado Watch weather map
Weather
6abc

AccuWeather Alert: Tornado Watch issued for Philadelphia region

An AccuWeather Alert is in place for today as strong thunderstorms are expected to move through the region this afternoon through this evening.

5 years ago

Joe Biden speaks from a podium at the White House
Politics & Policy

Biden to allow eviction moratorium to expire Saturday

The moratorium was put in place put in place last September by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

5 years ago

An overhead view of Kaiserman JCC summer camp
Community
6abc

Popular summer camp goes on pause after COVID-19 outbreak in Wynnewood, Pa.

When Kaiserman JCC summer camp returns from a self-imposed pause, they'll require masks for all, no matter the location or vaccination status.

5 years ago

Rooftop solar panels are pictured at Newark Liberty International Airport
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

After years of debate, New Jersey agrees to new solar incentives

New Jersey Board of Public Utilities President Joseph Fiordaliso said the new program will help advance the Murphy administration’s goal of 100% clean energy by mid-century.

5 years ago

People wait in line to rent vehicles at Miami International Airport
PlanPhilly
Money

Philly’s painful and profitable — for some — rental car crunch

After COVID-19 shut down travel for much of 2020, an ensuing rental car shortage is remaking Philly’s summer 2021 plans — and sparking some new businesses.

5 years ago

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Cedar Street Pool Party (Danya Henninger/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

6 secrets for throwing an epic Philly block party

Philly throws legendary block parties. Here are the tips you need to know to master summer’s favorite urban art form.

5 years ago

Dancers dance onstage.
Things To Do
Community

Dance for everybody, sharks, and Shakespeare in the parks in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This weekend, enjoy dance, Shakespeare, and sharks across the Delaware Valley.

5 years ago

Listen 5:00
File photo: Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite. (Nathaniel Hamilton for WHYY)
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

More should be done to help get Black male students through college, educators say

Survey reveals Black male students have experienced the most challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 years ago

The CDC’s eviction moratorium ends Saturday, July 31, 2021. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and other officials are urging reside in danger of eviction to apply for rental assistance today. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Kenney urges residents to apply for rental assistance before moratorium expires Saturday

Philadelphia elected officials urge residents to apply for rental assistance as the courts resume lockouts and the federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.

5 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks during a visit to the Lehigh Valley operations facility for Mack Trucks in Macungie, Pa., Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Infrastructure deal: Senate ready to move ahead on $1T bill

“This deal signals to the world that our democracy can function,” Biden said in a statement. “We will once again transform America and propel us into the future.”

5 years ago

Craig Snyder smiles with his arms crossed
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Philly Republican makes bid for U.S. Senate on anti-Trump agenda

Synder’s thinking is simple: If five or more GOP candidates compete for the Trump voters, and one goes for the other 40%, “that’s a winnable race.”

5 years ago

Community groups working against violence in the city of Philadelphia protested stop-and-frisk outside the 26th Police District in Fishtown. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly pilot project seeks to halt ‘stop-and-frisk’ policing for quality-of-life offenses

The three-month project will require police officers to first ask people to stop engaging in prohibited behavior before they question or detain someone.

5 years ago

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