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Signing Laura Wooten’s Law to require civics education in New Jersey middle schools. (Gov. Murphy)
Education

N.J. Governor Murphy signs bill requiring civic education in middle school

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed a bill requiring civics to be taught in middle schools starting in the 2022-2023 school year.

5 years ago

A New Jersey woman is facing charges after a tirade of racial slurs was caught on video at a Super 8 hotel in Mount Laurel. (6ABC)
Community

Another racist attack in Mt. Laurel goes viral

For the second time this month, a video of a racist attack happening in Mt. Laurel, N.J. has gone viral.

5 years ago

FILE - In this March 17, 2020 file photo, a commuter sits in an otherwise empty car as he waits for the 7:58 p.m. train to Hudson to leave Grand Central Terminal, in New York.  The eruption of COVID-19  across the United States last year caused the proportion of people working from home to nearly double, with the shift most pronounced among college graduates and workers in such fields as finance and professional services. The share of employed people working from home rose shot up from just 22% in 2019 to 42% in 2020.  (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
Health

Virus’s impact: More relaxing and thinking, less socializing

The share of employed people working from home shot up from just 22% in 2019 to 42% in 2020, the Labor Department said Thursday.

5 years ago

Slaughter Beach is a sleepy little southern Delaware town situated along the Delaware Bay in Sussex County. (Charlie O'Neill/WHYY)
Science

Often overlooked Delaware Bayshore worth millions to local community, study finds

Just north of Delaware’s popular beach resorts, the Delaware Bayshore’s value economically and environmentally shouldn’t be underestimated, a new report shows.

5 years ago

Greenfield Elementary School Playground. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Biden’s child tax credit will spread wealth. But 13K Philly kids stand to miss out

The Child Tax Credit could reduce child poverty by one-third in Philadelphia. But official estimates show more work is needed to reach the poorest.

5 years ago

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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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