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Philly AIDS Thrift in Queen Village (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Community

Philly AIDS Thrift plans to expand as it recovers from COVID hit

The thrift store that supports HIV/AIDS advocacy and treatment organization anticipates a strong resurgence as COVID-19 restrictions lift.

5 years ago

A worker walks into a JBS meat packing plant
Community

JBS plant in Montco fully operational after weekend cyberattack

The cyberattack shut down the Souderton facility on Tuesday. It partially reopened on Wednesday.

5 years ago

William Hite speaks at a press conference.
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Philly school district celebrates top students who persevered despite virtual school

Superintendent William Hite praised the class of 2021 for its resilience in the face of COVID-19 and its many, rippling disruptions.

5 years ago

Police tape marks off a crime scene near Olney Transportation Center
Politics & Policy

How to replace aggression with job opportunities: City Council looks at ways to curb the violence

As Philadelphia struggles with continuing violence, councilmembers heard how employment and entrepreneurship could be key to preventing it.

5 years ago

An illustration of cash, in which the cash slowly dissipates into thin air
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Bill would force Pa. to post online how lawmakers spend millions in tax dollars each year

The move comes after an investigation by Spotlight PA and The Caucus into how taxpayers shell out millions each year for perks but are largely unaware of that spending.

5 years ago

The Rev. Derrick Johnson says he thinks the nearly 12-hour standoff could have ended with Goodwyn's surrender. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Community

Police: Suspect kills self to end overnight standoff after 3 Wilmington officers shot

Local pastor Derrick Johnson said officers told him the man accused of shooting three officers during an overnight standoff took his own life Thursday morning.

5 years ago

Community

N.I.C.E Behind the Scenes: A people-first future for journalism

Christopher Norris, WHYY’s Managing Editor for Community and Engagement, and Eric Marsh, WHYY’s Community Outreach Organizer, discuss the future of journalism.

5 years ago

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

How the Philly Medical Examiner’s Office desecrated MOVE victims’ remains for 36 years

Recent revelations of the office’s desecration of the MOVE bombing victims’ remains are the latest chapter in a long history, starting from the moment the fire went out.

5 years ago

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Host of the Odunde Festival Six King hypes up the crowd on South Street Sunday during the festival celebrating African and Carribean culture. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Things To Do
Community

Exhibiting Pride, Odunde online, circus arts, and strawberry fields in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

June 3-6: Pride Month kickoff, virtual Odunde, bridal expo.

5 years ago

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The Great Beech tree in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

A certified ‘champion,’ Philly’s Great Beech is dying, over 150 years after it was planted

Philadelphia’s champion tree, The Great Beech, measured above 100 feet tall, making it the tallest of its kind in the United States. It’s slowly dying.

5 years ago

Washington Wizards' Bradley Beal, right, tries to get past Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Wednesday, June 2, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community

Without Embiid, 76ers roll past Wizards and into 2nd round

Rest up, Joel Embiid.

With an NBA title still in sight, the 76ers will need their injured franchise center — healthy and ready to roll — in the second round against Atlanta.

5 years ago

Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center (Google Maps)
Courts & Law

Delco announces appointees to juvenile detention oversight board

The board will be in charge of bringing change to Delco’s juvenile justice system following closure of the its youth detention center due to allegations of child abuse.

5 years ago

A sign on a fence reads,
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Zoning board approves apartment complex in West Philly despite Gauthier opposition

The ZBA approved a hotly-contested construction proposal for a 76-unit apartment building.

5 years ago

HUD Secretary Marsha Fudge chats with Ablett Village resident Maria Gonzalez at the announcement of the the CHOICE grant on June 2, 2021; to the left of Fudge are US Rep. Donald Norcross and interim Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen. (Photo by April Saul for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

‘A beautiful building’: HUD grants Camden $35M to overhaul public housing complex

The money will be used to tear down what officials called Camden’s last public housing project and replace it with modernized, mixed-income housing units.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro speaks from behind a podium
Courts & Law

‘Prioritized profits over people’: AG Shapiro announces Darby nursing home manager’s guilty plea after three residents die

Chaim “Charlie” Steg, manager of St. Francis rehab center, pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment. Three residents died from insufficient care.

5 years ago

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