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Bentrice Jusu
Courts & Law

Trenton art project hopes to share the potential and the full story of residents lost to violence

The Potential Project will use public art and a mobile app to honor people lost to homicide in New Jersey’s capital city through the eyes of the people closest to them.

5 years ago

The food distribution station came prepared to donate as much as possible
Community

One stop in Norristown brings a chance to connect to food, job contacts, and other aid

A Saturday event in Norristown attracted some people still dealing with Ida’s impact on the area. Another event is set for Sept. 25 in Pottstown.

5 years ago

Haitian migrants use a dam to cross to and from the United States from Mexico, Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Del Rio, Texas
Courts & Law

US ramps up plan to expel Haitian migrants gathered in Texas

The Biden administration is nearing a final plan to expel many of the thousands of Haitian migrants who have suddenly crossed into a Texas border city from Mexico.

5 years ago

President Joe Biden disembarks Marine One upon arrival at the Gordons Pond in Rehoboth Beach, Del., Friday, Sept. 17, 2021
Politics & Policy

One stunning afternoon: Setbacks imperil Biden’s reset

The wave of bad headlines came just as the White House aimed to implement a September reset.

5 years ago

Police stand outside a security fence ahead of a rally near the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The rally was planned by allies of former President Donald Trump and aimed at supporting the so-called
Politics & Policy

Police say they’re ready for rally supporting Jan. 6 rioters

The U.S. Capitol Police have requested assistance from nearby law enforcement agencies, including the National Guard.

5 years ago

Zoey Gerson, 4, assembles a house-shaped bookcase with the help of general contractor Kristi Allen, who is the inspiration for the children’s book, ‘’The House That She Built.’’ (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

New children’s book shows girls that women can build houses too

“The House That She Built” is based on a real house in Utah constructed entirely by women.

5 years ago

A group of people are pictured walking in a Philadelphia park
Community

Guided hikes and movie nights: A fall 2021 guide to exploring Philly’s parks

As the delta variant drives a surge in new COVID-19 cases, the outdoor recreation boom may continue. Here’s a guide to exploring Philly’s parks this fall.

5 years ago

Gene Demby (NPR)
Arts & Entertainment

NPR’s popular race and identity podcast joins WHYY’s Saturday morning line-up

NPR Code Switch joins WHYY’s Saturday morning lineup. Founding co-host Gene Demby, a Philadelphia native, discusses the milestone of launching in his hometown.

5 years ago

Philadelphia City Council President Darrell Clarke. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly Council president moves to limit affordable housing zoning bonus in his district

Council President Darrell Clarke aims to reduce use of a policy that gives the right to construct larger buildings in exchange for funding affordable units.

5 years ago

In this Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020 file photo, Chester County workers transport mail-in and absentee ballots to be processed at West Chester University in West Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Politics & Policy

Election security experts: Pa. GOP trying to play ‘Russian roulette’ with voters’ personal info

Republican lawmakers are requesting social security digits and driver’s license numbers, which aren’t public, of every Pennsylvania voter.

5 years ago

A food delivery courier passes an outdoor dining room in Philly's Rittenhouse neighborhood (Ashta Kunda/Billy Penn)
Politics & Policy

Council reviewing plan to cap third-party food delivery fees at 15%

A bill before Philadelphia City Council would cap meal delivery fees charged by third-party providers at 15%.

5 years ago

Woman poses at computer
Urban Planning

$110 million plan to extend high speed internet to rural Delaware

Federal funds will help connect more than 11,000 homes and businesses in Delaware to high-speed broadband internet. The biggest gap is in southwestern part of the state.

5 years ago

Teachers, parents and staff at the Masterman School gather on the steps of the school to voice their concerns about unsafe conditions in the building
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Frustrated by school district, Philly Council to hold hearings on how to fix ‘substandard’ buildings

The hearings will focus on a remediation and modernization plan to address troubling facilities issues at hundreds of Philadelphia public schools.

5 years ago

Protesters outside City Hall calling for vacant land to be given for community development
Urban Planning

Community groups call on City Council to make more land available for development

A coalition of community organizations contend some of the city’s vacant land should go to them rather than to private developers.

5 years ago

A syringe is prepared with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Health

FDA advisory panel rejects widespread Pfizer booster shots

The vote Friday, 16-2, was a blow to the Biden administration’s effort to shore up people’s protection against the virus amid the highly contagious delta variant.

5 years ago

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