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Three breast cancer patients are pictured individually, wrapped in fabric as gods and goddesses
Health

‘The Grace Project’: Photographer empowers patients living with breast cancer in Wilmington

Charise Isis aims to capture 800 portraits — one for every breast cancer diagnosis the U.S. records each day. Her newest batch includes patients from Philly and Wilmington.

5 years ago

The Philadelphia skyline is seen from the Market Frankford platform at 63rd Street
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA board approves more spending on Key card

It’s been a costly journey for SEPTA’s fare card. The latest contract adjustment bumps up the amount paid out to Conduent to $208 million.

5 years ago

Jamie Gautier speaks from a podium at a press conference, with elected officials behind her
Politics & Policy

‘It’s an emergency’: Philly leaders, activists give Kenney a deadline to do more about gun violence

A group of activists, state lawmakers, and City Councilmembers say the mayor has until July 30 to address eight proposals to deal with the city’s historic surge in gun violenc

5 years ago

Trees crushed the playset of Chris Burke and Christina Lennon in Flourtown. (Courtesy of Burke and Lennon)
Weather

‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Montco grapples with road closures and power outages after being walloped by rain, windstorm

East Norriton, Whitpain, Whitemarsh, Springfield, Cheltenham, and Abington Townships were most impacted by the storm.

5 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall is reflected in the windows of  the Office of the District Attorney. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Krasner sues Pa. AG over settlement agreement with opioid distributors

The complaint effectively asks a state judge to allow an ongoing lawsuit against opioid manufacturers to continue, which the settlement jeopardizes.

5 years ago

A banner celebrating Olympic track star Athing Mu hands on the front of Trenton City Hall.
Community

‘I Believe in Athing called Mu’: Trenton honors native daughter on her way to the Olympics

The star runner’s hometown honors her as a shining example of Trentonian excellence.

5 years ago

File photo: Pennsylvania state Rep. Margo Davidson during a press conference in Media, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Delco Rep. Margo Davidson resigns after being charged with stealing from state

Davidson’s alleged theft centers on one of the most maligned systems in Pennsylvania government: legislative per diems.

5 years ago

People, some without masks, walk along Market Street
Health

Philly urges indoor masking amid rise in COVID cases, child hospitalizations

In addition to urging residents to get vaccinated, Philly health officials strongly recommend that everyone — including those fully vaccinated — wear masks in public spaces.

5 years ago

Alison Beam wears a mask while speaking from a podium.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Nursing homes would provide more direct care to residents under proposed Pa. rule

The state currently requires nursing homes to provide residents with 2.7 hours of direct care each day, despite a much higher federal recommendation.

5 years ago

A closeup of a
Courts & Law

As Philly weighs minor car stops ban, community group wants Black residents to know their rights

The event comes as Philadelphia City Council considers a bill that would bar police from pulling over people solely for minor traffic violations.

5 years ago

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Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf speaks from a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. Republicans are bringing their election bill back after Gov. Tom Wolf said he’s open to voter ID changes

Wolf had said changes to the state’s voter ID rules were a nonstarter. But he shifted that position this week after vetoing the Republican-passed bill.

5 years ago

Houses are pictured amid heavy floodwaters.
Weather

‘It’s honestly devastating’: Bucks County dries off and starts to repair after 100-year flood

Officials put more than $1.2 million from the Bucks Emergency Rental Assistance program into the Bucks County Opportunity Council and the local chapter of the YWCA.

5 years ago

40th Street’s Trolley Portal Gardens
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

How Philly transformed a trolley station into a garden

40th Street’s Trolley Portal Gardens is a perfect example of how greening transit spaces in Philadelphia is good for the economy, communities, and our city.

5 years ago

Christmas on the beach with santa hat
Things To Do
Community

Christmas in July, National Ice Cream Day, and the music of ‘Toy Story’ in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

If you're a fan of Christmas in July, you have multiple options this weekend. We highlight them and other fun events in the Delaware Valley.

5 years ago

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A kit includes clean needles, sterile water, and more
Politics & Policy

Atlantic City Council votes to close the state’s first needle exchange

After nearly two-and-a-half hours of public comment, the Atlantic City Council voted to no longer allow the needle exchange at the Oasis Drop-in Center to operate.

5 years ago

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