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Workers box up the statue of Christopher Columbus at Marconi Plaza
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

City of Philadelphia considers appeal of judge’s decision to let Columbus statue stay

The judge’s decision to block the removal of the statue has less to do with an underlying cultural battle around the monument and more with city protocols.

5 years ago

WHYY's Chris Norris speaks with NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle, WHYY Community Outreach Organizer Eric Marsh and President of Camden-based Watu Moja and Ayinde Merrill
Community Conversations
Community

Neighbors & Newsroom Summit: A how-to on trust-building

NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle, NJ.com’s Tennyson Coleman and WHYY’s Eric Marsh join Watu Moja’s Ayinde Merrill and Reet Starwind to talk about building trust with communities.

5 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (left) and Jack Ciattarelli
Politics & Policy

Poll shows double-digit lead for Murphy over Ciattarelli in N.J. gov race

Out of 810 registered voters reached last week, just over half of them (52%) support the incumbent Democrat over Ciattarelli.

5 years ago

Justin Rose poses with the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania may use taxpayer dollars for major golf events

The USGA last week announced that it will bring nine more Opens for men and women to Oakmont and Merion over the next three decades.

5 years ago

Yardley police vehicles are seen blocking off a street
Community
6abc

Suspect wanted in Bucks County shot dead after police chase ends in Philadelphia

The incident began when authorities in Bucks County were chasing a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting in Levittown.

5 years ago

A weather map shows a Tornado Watch in effect for some Pa. counties
Weather
6abc

AccuWeather: Tornado Watch issued as Tropical Depression Fred approaches

A Tornado Watch is in effect through 8 p.m. for several suburban counties, including Berks, Chester, Lehigh, Lancaster, Monroe and Northampton.

5 years ago

Zaliyah Dozier gets a COVID-19 vaccination at the Philadelphia Zoo
Health

Philly says it will use existing vaccine network to give out COVID booster shots

The city’s acting health commissioner said existing providers would be tapped to distribute third vaccine doses once CDC guidelines are finalized.

5 years ago

Julian Aldridge wears a face mask while sitting at a desk behind a see-through partition
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Pennsylvania teachers union: Schools should require masks

The Pennsylvania State Education Association cited the threat of the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus, which is spiking infections and hospitalizations.

5 years ago

Clinical nurse Sophia Collins oversees a vaccination clinic
Health

U.S. health officials call for booster shots against COVID-19

The plan, as outlined by the CDC and other top authorities, calls for an extra dose eight months after people get their second shot of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.

5 years ago

Stephanie Reid places a doorhanger about the census on a resident's house
Politics & Policy
Sarah Anne Hughes, Spotlight PA

4 takeaways from new Pa. census data and what it means for redistricting

The 5-member panel that draws new state House and Senate maps will have to consider how to evenly distribute Pennsylvania's shifting population.

5 years ago

Hundreds of people gather near the international airport in Kabul
Keystone Crossroads
Community

In Pennsylvania, anguish and a scramble to help Afghans fleeing the Taliban

Local Afghan immigrants describe anguish over the situation in their home country, as the Taliban has rapidly taken control after 20 years of U.S. occupation.

5 years ago

Garrison Hines plants fruit trees at a lot on the 1900 block of Norris Street in Philadelphia.
PlanPhilly
Community

A North Philadelphia grower is planting an orchard on a vacant lot

The fledgling farm is growing quietly on a piece of city-owned land, part of a grassroots movement that seeks to turn vacant lots into green spaces.

5 years ago

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A group of Delaware school nurses answered questions from parents about how they can help make sure their students stay healthy as they return to school this fall.
Education

School nurses offer COVID-19 advice for Delaware parents as back-to-school time nears

A group of school nurses urges parents to model good mask-wearing behavior, as required for Delaware students, teachers, and staff this fall.

5 years ago

Vince Pupillo Jr. performs on Keith Emerson's Moog synthesizer
Arts & Entertainment

The history of electronic music is inside a warehouse in Harleysville, Pa.

A collector of a massive collection of synthesizers and vintage rock gear in Harleysville, Pa., wants to tell the story of rock and roll, one Moog at a time.

5 years ago

Listen 4:09
Viola Dales brought her son Raheem Dales, a sophomore at Parkway West High School, to the Philadelphia Zoo to get his COVID-19 vaccine. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Philly students get vaxxed at the zoo before heading back to school

The event is the first of its kind for the school district, but arrives after months of partnering with CHOP to organize other vaccination clinics around the city.

5 years ago

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