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Eric Riddick (center), freed from prison after serving almost 30 years, with his mother Christine Riddick (left) and wife Dana Riddick (right) on May 28, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly man released from prison after serving nearly 30 years for murder

Eric Riddick was released from state prison after the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office found the 51-year-old did not receive a fair trial in June 1992.

5 years ago

File photo: Aerial view of Sunoco's Mariner East pipeline construction at the Glen Riddle Station Apartments in Media. (P.K. Ditty)
Science

Mariner East pipeline construction leaves hundreds without water in Delaware County

Construction split the Glen Riddle Station apartments in half. Residents complained about noise, dust, and truck traffic. Then there was no water.

5 years ago

A person holds up a ballot from Northampton, Pa.
Politics & Policy

Philly commissioner says GOP is ‘playing games’ with impeachment threat over mail ballots

The threat, sent in a letter Friday, came two days after the city commissioners voted 2-1 to count roughly 1,300 undated mailed primary ballots.

5 years ago

The influenza virus. (Frederick Murphy/CDC)
Health

COVID mask mandate credited with one of mildest flu seasons in state history

COVID-19 restrictions helped keep the flu at record low levels.

5 years ago

Businesspeople in suits and dresses go into the Atlantic Ocean as part of opening ceremonies in Ocean City, N.J. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Jersey Shore towns prepare for hopeful influx of tourists

Jersey shore towns are busier this year than last with hopes it will be a recovery summer season.

5 years ago

(Yong Kim/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Mark Zuckerberg helped some Pa. counties survive the 2020 election. Right-wing lawmakers say that was unfair.

More than 20 Pa. counties turned to private philanthropy when it became apparent the Republican-led General Assembly wasn’t going to help them cover COVID-related expenses.

5 years ago

People, some without masks, walk along Market Street
Health

Philadelphia COVID restrictions will be lifted ahead of schedule, as cases continue to decline

Philly COVID restrictions will lift ahead of schedule, as cases continue to decline, but masks still needed.

5 years ago

Nina Bryan of Sweet Nina's is one of the bakers taking part in 'Blooming Desserts' at the Philadelphia Flower Show. Her banana pudding was named 'Best of Philly' two years in a row. (Provided)
Arts & Entertainment

Black women bakers team up with Philadelphia Flower Show for ‘Blooming Desserts’

The collaboration, called “Blooming Desserts,” will feature desserts from Jillian Bakes, KakeMi Cakes, and Sweet Nina’s.

5 years ago

Actor and comedian Bill Cosby reacts while being notified that the verdict was in during his sexual assault retrial, Thursday, April, 26, 2018, at the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pa. (Mark Makela/Pool Photo via AP)
Courts & Law

No sex offender treatment, no parole for Bill Cosby, 83

The 83-year-old Cosby has long said he would resist the programs and refuse to acknowledge wrongdoing even if it means serving the full 10-year sentence.

5 years ago

Ife Abubakr is the owner of the Learning Garden Academy in West Philadelphia. Her child care center was vandalized by looters last year. (Abdul R. Sulayman / The Philadelphia Tribune)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

Local businesses are still rebounding from civil unrest and pandemic

While some businesses are rebounding, others still face challenges.

5 years ago

In this screengrab posted by an online account that's been identifying people present at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, state Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Adams), highlighted in a yellow box, appears to walk with a group of demonstrators parallel to the east steps of the Capitol building. (Screenshot)
Politics & Policy

Pa. Sen. Doug Mastriano unlikely to face consequences over newly-released Jan. 6 videos

Several social media accounts that are reviewing videos to try to identify people at the Capitol that day said they identified Mastriano in both videos based on his clothing.

5 years ago

(Lisa Larson-Walker/ProPublica)
Money
Spotlight PA

America’s richest school serves low-income kids. But much of its Hershey-funded fortune isn’t being spent.

The Hershey School says its founding deed prevents it from spending more money on its core mission, even though that hasn’t stopped the school from making changes before.

5 years ago

In this file photo, a Philadelphia Police officer demonstrates a body-worn camera used as part of a pilot project in December 2014, in Philadelphia. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Why is it still so hard to see police bodycam footage in Pennsylvania?

For the general public, getting a glimpse of any body or dashcam footage is a rare feat, partly thanks to a Pennsylvania law that makes it hard to access.

5 years ago

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Delaware County Courthouse (Google Maps)
Politics & Policy

An end to an era of ‘soft corruption’: Delaware County Council revamps its ethics code

Gone is an artifact of the political machine: Council members are now banned from profiting from county contracts.

5 years ago

A sign reads Philadelphia Gas works
Science

As Philadelphia works to tackle climate change, a question emerges: Is PGW on board?

The city-owned gas utility has discussed with industry groups a Pa. Senate bill that would prevent Philly from taking steps to promote electrification.

5 years ago

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