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Browne Hall on the quad at Cheyney University
Education

Cheyney to use stimulus money to erase unpaid student bills

The Delco HBCU said that in light of the hardships students and their families have experienced, it will forgive some unpaid student balances.

5 years ago

Sen. Angus King, center, speaks with Sen. Gary Peters, left, while Sen. John Kennedy walks by at right
Politics & Policy

It’s in and it’s big: Senate unveils $1T infrastructure bill

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act clocked in at some 2,700 pages, and senators could begin amending it soon.

5 years ago

Diego Rivera cuts Michael Kane’s hair
Health

Mask limbo: Philly businesses and shoppers create their own rules in void of cohesive message

Some business owners are making their own strict COVID-19 mitigation rules, while others are planning for a “normal” summer.

5 years ago

Listen 2:16
From musical instruments to puzzles and podcast microphones to household tools, Newark Free Library is now offering much more than just books through its
Education

Forget books, this library is lending ukuleles, puzzles, tools, and much more

Newark Free Library offers its “Library of Things” collection, so residents can borrow things like ukuleles, record players, and even a cornhole set.

5 years ago

Justin (left) and Joey (right) receive doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Health
Health Desk Help Desk

Now, kids under 12 are getting their shot at COVID-19 vaccine clinical trials

A Pfizer clinical trial in younger kids is underway at Rutgers. WHYY’s Health Desk Help Desk talked to two families who signed up.

5 years ago

Listen 3:33
Protester Ajahnae Weal holds a bullhorn outside Adelphia restaruant
Community

After security used K-9 to attack a Black patron, protesters demand justice from South Jersey restaurant

After a video showing a white security guard and his K-9 dog charging at a Black man went viral, protesters aim to hold a popular South Jersey restaurant accountable.

5 years ago

A memorial on 60th Street in West Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Philly leaders continue pushing Kenney to do more for neighborhoods hit hardest by gun violence

A July 30 deadline for Mayor Kenney to present a more detailed plan to stop gun violence in 14 hard-hit zip codes came and went. Now, he has a new deadline.

5 years ago

People from a coalition of housing justice groups hold signs protesting evictions during a news conference
Politics & Policy

Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire

Millions of Americans face being forced from their homes with the midnight Saturday expiration of a moratorium on evictions during the pandemic.

5 years ago

People waiting in line to enter a grocery store wear COVID-19 protective masks
Health

Philly, several suburban counties now seeing substantial COVID-19 transmission

Days after the CDC issued new masking guidance for fully vaccinated people, much of the Philadelphia region is experiencing “substantial” levels of COVID-19 transmission.

5 years ago

Students work on assignments during a summer school program
Education

Separated by the pandemic, Delaware schools find ways to bridge the communication gap with parents

Schools in southern Delaware turned to bilingual text messaging apps to keep in contact with Spanish- and Creole-speaking parents.

5 years ago

Major damage is seen at the site of a GMC Dealership in Bensalem
Weather

9 tornadoes confirmed in Pa., N.J. during storms

Thursday's storm resulted in nine tornadoes across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, the National Weather Service confirmed.

5 years ago

Photograph of South Broad Street taken by an automobile-mounted camera driving north toward City Hall. (The Chamber of Commerce Foundation)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

AI-powered survey finds Philly roads rank best in the nation

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation study found Philadelphia’s roadways ranked among the top among large cities.

5 years ago

Solarize Delco's ribbon cutting. Left to Right:
Peter Puglionesi, Melisa Romano, and Noel Smyth of Solarize Delco; Mike Zabel State Representative; Pastor Tim Johansen with son Leo; Colin Quinn VP Haverford Board of Commissioners; Francine Locke Del. Co. Director of Sustainability; Elaine Schaefer Del. Co. Council, Gerald Hart President Haverford Board of Commissioners. (Courtesy of Delaware County/Adrienne Marofsky)
Science

Solarize Delco completes largest project to date as the county takes a fresh approach to sustainability

An installation at Temple Lutheran Church in Haverford is the largest project Solarize Delco has completed. The county is creating a sustainability plan.

5 years ago

A general view of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania court vacancies allow voters to shape judiciary

There are four state appeals court seats that are up for grabs in the November election.

5 years ago

Aa car is pictured in heavy floodwaters
Weather

Burlington County residents, businesses now eligible for July 12 storm aid

County residents and businesses can now apply for federal disaster loans from the Small Business Administration.

5 years ago

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