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Block G is toured in the West section of the State Correctional Institution at Phoenix Friday June 1, 2018 in Collegeville, Pa. (Jacqueline Larma/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Prisoners end hunger strike at SCI Phoenix

“They're in a cell the size of your bathroom and there's no rules, no regulations in place for this [Intensive Management Unit] program,” said Patricia Vickers.

5 years ago

Hunger Free America CEO Joel Berg (left) joins U.S. Sen. Chris Coons, Food Bank of Delaware president Cathy Kanefsky and Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester at a food distribution event in Georgetown Tuesday morning. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez / WHYY)
Community

Long lines at Delaware food giveaway, despite easing pandemic

Even as the pandemic eases, the need for food remains as more than 750 cars were expected at a distribution event in Georgetown Tuesday morning.

5 years ago

Cheri Honkala speaks outside the federal courthouse in Philly
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Housing activists sue PHA to keep families living in abandoned Philly properties

Philadelphia has thousands of empty houses scattered across the city while more than 47,000 residents remain on the waitlist for federally subsidized housing.

5 years ago

Senator Sharif Street speaking at an anti-gun violence press outside of City Hall in Philadelphia, July 6, 2021. (Sen. Street / Twitter)
Community

‘How many more must die?’: Philly lawmakers plead for help reducing gun violence

More than 20 people were shot in Philly over the weekend, including a relative of State Sen. Sharif Street. The lawmaker and others say this can’t go on.

5 years ago

A crowded boardwalk in Wildwood
Urban Planning

N.J. sets aside $4 million for Wildwood boardwalk repair

A storm damaged sections of the boardwalk near the Convention Center in April 2020. But before that storm hit, city officials had said the walkway was overdue for an overhaul.

5 years ago

A container ship on the Delaware River.
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Falling short for years, N.J. now pays Delaware River commission its full share

The multistate agency tasked with protecting watershed in four states hasn’t received proper funding in years.

5 years ago

Chants of “No justice, no peace” ring out at a protest in Mount Laurel
Community
6ABC

Community protests after Mount Laurel man’s racist rant caught on video

Edward Cagney Mathews was escorted out of his home by Mt. Laurel police and then placed into custody.

5 years ago

Desks are arranged in a classroom at Panther Valley Elementary School
Education

Southern Delaware students relish return to the classroom for summer enrichment

A program that helps students in southern Delaware catch up on their studies over the summer months is back to meeting in person after going fully remote last year.

5 years ago

Erin Bellard pours a drink for a customer at her bar
Community

‘A political football’: Philly bars and restaurants mourn loss of cocktails-to-go

When Pennsylvania ended its COVID-19 restrictions, cocktails-to-go became illegal again. “It's going to be a rough summer, but hopefully everybody can survive.”

5 years ago

Kevin Thompson stands outside with a Verve S pedal bike
Community

Philly e-scooter startup Verve S is getting into the bike business

The Philadelphia startup that tried to bring e-scooters to its hometown is rolling into the bikeshare business.

5 years ago

Protesters march outside Penn Museum, with one sign prominent that reads,
Community

Procedures at Philly Medical Examiner’s Office under scrutiny as city investigates MOVE remains

Farley said he was following standard procedure when he ordered a box of MOVE bombing victims’ bones destroyed without telling the family. Now that practice is under scrutiny.

5 years ago

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The exterior of the former Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

West Philly community pickets church demo by Boys Latin charter

A former Catholic church at 63rd and Callowhill could meet the wrecking ball as the Boys Latin charter school seeks to clear the way for a new recreation area.

5 years ago

Raheem Manning stands outside at a block party
Arts & Entertainment

A block party launches Arts Recovery Week in Philly

Twelve free events will highlight the importance and diversity of arts in the city.

5 years ago

The exterior of the Pa. Capitol Building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. lawmakers are on summer break. Here are 5 issues they’ll face this fall

Democrats and Republicans recently recessed until September without resolving key issues including election reform, cocktails to-go, lobbying reform, and more.

5 years ago

The remaining structure of the Champlain Towers South condo building is demolished
Community

Surfside condo demolition opens up fresh rubble in collapse search

Three more victims were discovered in the newly accessible pile, raising the death toll to 27 people. More than 115 people remain unaccounted for.

5 years ago

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