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Rutgers University football
Money

Vote set on allowing bets on New Jersey college sports teams

The measure aims to increase N.J.’s already nation-leading sports betting market by allowing Garden State residents to bet on the state’s teams, including Rutgers, Seton Hall.

5 years ago

The White House
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania youth trek to White House to support climate justice initiative

About a dozen young Pennsylvanians are on their way to the White House to advocate for a climate and economic justice initiative.

5 years ago

In this April 20, 2021 file image from video, former Minneapolis police Officer Derek Chauvin, center, is taken into custody as his attorney, Eric Nelson, left, looks on, after the verdicts were read at Chauvin's trial for the 2020 death of George Floyd,, at the Hennepin County Courthouse in Minneapolis, Minn. Nelson has requested a new trial, saying the court abused its discretion when it refused to change the venue in the original proceedings, according to a court document filed Tuesday, May 4, 2021. (Court TV via AP, Pool, File)
Courts & Law

Judge rejects Chauvin’s request for new trial in Floyd death

Judge Peter Cahill denied the request Friday, saying defense attorney Eric Nelson has not shown that abused its discretion and denied Chauvin the right to a fair trial.

5 years ago

Rescue workers walk beside the rubble as rescue efforts continue
Community

Toll in Florida collapse rises to 4; dozens remain missing

Officials said no cause for the collapse has been determined.

5 years ago

A sign outside Lovett notes that free meals are available for kids during the summer.
Health

City of Philadelphia offers free meals for kids at over 500 sites this summer

The City of Philadelphia, along with partners, is supporting over 500 meal sites to give free and healthy meals to the city's children and youth.

5 years ago

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (Wilfredo Lee/AP)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Pa. immigrants hopeful, but skeptical that Dem control in D.C. will finally create a path to citizenship

While recent White House attention has focused on stopping border migration, local immigrants and activist groups are pressuring for laws to change in the U.S.

5 years ago

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The exterior of Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Health

Health care professionals unanimously vote to unionize in Delaware County hospitals

About 100 health care workers at Taylor Hospital and Delaware County Memorial Hospital have unanimously voted to unionize because of staff shortages and low pay.

5 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Kendra Brooks. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Aiming to ‘protect renters’, Philly Council limits landlords’ use of eviction records

A bill passed by City Council limits landlords from denying housing because of eviction records. The Philadelphia bill could have broad impacts.

5 years ago

Armando Ortez, a rising senior at Northeast, and Rebecca Allen, a rising junior at Central, will begin serving as Student Board Reps for the 2021-22 school year. (Philadelphia Board of Education)
Education

Two new student reps join Philly school board as nonvoting members

Rebecca Allen and Armando Ortez are joining on the heels of a tumultuous school year.

5 years ago

The exterior of SEPTA's HQ building
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA to gradually restore services cut in pandemic under new budget

The spending plan relies on federal dollars to bring back services and maintain staffing levels with a freeze on new hires.

5 years ago

1515 and 1513 Christian Street in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Council passes protections for Doctors’ Row Black historic district

The protection for Doctors’ Row comes ahead of the creation of the city’s first historic district based on the contributions of Black Philadelphians.

5 years ago

Former Delaware Gov. Jack Markell. (AP file photo/Steve Ruark)
Politics & Policy

Biden nominates former Delaware governor for economic ambassador

Biden names former Delaware Gov. Jack Markell to be ambassador to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development headquartered in France.

5 years ago

Plastic bags can be seen through the window of a restaurant
Politics & Policy

Philly plans to — slowly — start implementing its long-delayed plastic bag ban next month

City Council passed the ban in late 2019, requiring nearly all businesses to stop using plastic bags and any paper bags that don’t use at least 40% recycled material.

5 years ago

The exterior of the West Chester transportation building alongside a crosswalk
Community

SEPTA moves to take over Chester County bus route

SEPTA’s proposed route will serve passengers riding between Coatesville, Exton, and West Chester, replacing the privately-run Route A.

5 years ago

The building was gutted by fire on Feb. 18. Adjacent buildings were damaged.
Courts & Law
6ABC

Second Delco brother sentenced in 2018 Old City arson

Bahaa Dawara was sentenced for setting fire to his family's Old City hookah bar and lounge for insurance money in 2018.

5 years ago

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