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Voters arrive at Snyder Avenue Congregational Church to vote
Politics & Policy

Philly election official describes a ‘rough morning’ at short-staffed polls

While turnout has been low, poll workers say they lack the staffing they need at some polling locations.

5 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner declares victory in the race against Carlos Vega at the Sonesta Hotel in Center City Philadelphia on May 18, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Pa. Primary: Krasner wins; mail ballot mistake delayed count

Stakes are high this primary election, which features races that could have a resounding impact on the city and state criminal justice systems.

5 years ago

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa,  D-Allegheny. (AP file photo)
Politics & Policy

‘We don’t want chaos in 2022’: Pa. battle over new congressional map stalled over data lag

Due to pandemic-induced delays, lawmakers still don’t have the detailed census data that states need to redraw congressional districts.

5 years ago

Artist renderings show plans for the redevelopment of the east side of the Wilmington Riverfront along the Christina River. (courtesy Friends of Riverfront Wilmington)
Urban Planning

$100 million overhaul planned for Wilmington’s ‘other’ riverfront

Delaware leaders hope to mirror the success of the Wilmington Riverfront with a massive development plan for the other side of the Christina River.

5 years ago

Voters wait in line to casts their ballot in the Pennsylvania primary
Politics & Policy

It’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania. Here’s what voters need to know

It’s Primary Day in Pennsylvania. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here’s what else you need to know to vote.

5 years ago

City Councilmember Curtis Jones. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

‘Watershed moment’: Philly’s new police oversight board moves forward

A Philadelphia City Council committee overwhelmingly passed legislation laying out the duties and powers of the new Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

5 years ago

Police officer pepper-sprays protesters
Courts & Law
6abc

Charges dismissed against former Philadelphia police officer who pepper-sprayed protesters

Charges have been dismissed against a former Philadelphia SWAT officer who was caught on video pepper-spraying protesters on the I-676 during a BLM protest last summer.

5 years ago

Social justice organizers and surviving members of the MOVE family march down the 6200 block of Osage Avenue on May 13, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

What you need to know about the desecration of MOVE bombing victims’ remains

How revelations regarding Penn's possession of remains from MOVE bombing victims spurred the resignation of Philadelphia's health commissioner, and what questions remain.

5 years ago

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

The MOVE bombing was traumatic. Learning what happened to the bodies is, too.

After the MOVE bombing, the city of Philadelphia held some of the remains for 36 years. Then the answers kept changing, and things got infinitely worse.

5 years ago

Classroom during coronavirus pandemic
Health

N.J. coronavirus update: Schools will return to full-time, in-person learning this fall

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy’s executive order allowing school districts to provide remote instruction will expire at the end of the current academic year.

5 years ago

Passengers wait to board the Market-Frankford line at City Hall
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: SEPTA to lift capacity limits in June

While capacity limits will be lifted, SEPTA will keep requiring riders to wear masks, in accordance with CDC guidance.

5 years ago

Bob Morgan gestures while wearing a face mask
Politics & Policy

A new wave of election directors step in to fill Pa.’s many vacancies — with little training and varying experience

After a "nightmare" year led to massive turnover among those who run Pa.'s elections, there are growing calls for standardized training to provide more support and guidance.

5 years ago

Crews battle a wildfire along Route 9 in Little Egg Harbor Township.
Community
6ABC

Crews battling 900-acre wildfire in Little Egg Harbor Township, N.J.

Fire crews have settled controlled burns to help contain the blaze and save at least 100 homes that are at risk along Stage Road and Route 9.

5 years ago

A closeup of Delaware's General Assembly seal
Politics & Policy

Bill requiring ultrasound offer before abortion unlikely to pass Delaware committee

A Republican-backed bill that would require doctors offer an ultrasound before an abortion procedure will likely languish in the Senate Sunset Committee.

5 years ago

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Community

Can moving to lower-poverty neighborhoods help kids long term? HUD awards Chester $3.5M to find out

The funding is part of an effort by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to study whether changing a child's zip code can improve their life in the long term.

5 years ago

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