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Rowhouses on North 50th Street in West Philadelphia.
Health

Living in majority-Black neighborhoods in Philly linked to increased maternal health issues, Penn Medicine study finds

U.S. cases of severe maternal morbidity are on the rise, and deep racial disparities persist. A new study shows where you live might be a factor.

5 years ago

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Medical Reserve Corps members work with the National Guard and state public health employees in giving vaccinations at Delaware's mass events, like this one at Dover International Speedway. (Courtesy of Mary Kampman)
Health

Putting shots in arms, nurse volunteers are backbone of Delaware mass vaccination events

The Delaware Medical Reserve Corps has answered the call — without pay— to ensure that the state can inoculate thousands of people at mass events.

5 years ago

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Micah Harrigan interacts with Jeff Brown at a pop-up at the ShopRite of Oregon Avenue. (Abdul R. Sulayman/Philadelphia Tribune)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

Lemonade venture leads to sweet success for 10-year-old entrepreneur

After two years of running his stand and selling his drinks in various pop ups, Micah is gearing up to take his business on the road.

5 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force provided details on an investigation into shootings in Southwest Philadelphia on April 15, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly police arrest nine men in connection to series of retaliatory shootings

Authorities say the shootings were fueled by a feud between two rival gangs.

5 years ago

Pam Africa speaks at a protest outside the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.
Courts & Law

‘We are here to save a life’: Mumia Abu-Jamal to undergo heart surgery; supporters call for his release

Abu-Jamal complained of chest pain while on a walk at SCI-Mahanoy in Schuylkill County and was taken to the prison infirmary.

5 years ago

Outside Allegheny Station in the Kensington section of Philadelphia. (Natalie Piserchio for NPR)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA responds to Kensington concerns with more repairs and community collaboration

On April 23 at 8 p.m. SEPTA will shut down the elevators at the station for repairs. No date has been set on when they’ll reopen yet.

5 years ago

A 6-year-old boy was hurt, and his father killed, in a shooting in West Philly Wednesday night. (NBC10)
Community

A 6-year-old was shot and lost his dad in one night. The impact will be felt well beyond the family

More than 50 children under the age of 18 have been shot in Philly so far this year. Victims advocates on the impact and resources for young people and families.

5 years ago

A hearing will be held at 1 p.m. about whether Capriglione can take office as a Newport town commissioner. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Delaware judge prevents convicted ex-police chief from taking town council seat

Michael Capriglione was elected despite lying about crashing his police cruiser into another police vehicle in 2018, then having video surveillance tape erased.

5 years ago

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Philadelphia City Councilmember Kendra Brooks. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Landlords use eviction records to screen tenants. Kendra Brooks wants to limit that

Dubbed as the Renters’ Access Act, the bills aim to limit how eviction records and credit scores can be used when landlords review applications.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw speaks into a microphone, wearing a mask and standing behind a podium.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly police plan to ask for more funds as Taser rollout falls short

The PPD plans to ask City Hall for more money for Tasers. The department began buying the stun devices after an officer fatally shot Walter Wallace Jr.

5 years ago

Kevin Bethel, a retired Philadelphia Police officer and the District’s Chief of School Safety (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Education

Philly School District expands mentorship program pairing police officers with students

The district said the program is meant to build intergenerational relationships between police and Black and Latino students, but any student can volunteer.

5 years ago

Gov. Murphy announcing his package of gun safety reforms. (Gov. Murphy)
Politics & Policy

N.J. could sue gun companies, close legal loophole under Murphy proposals

Murphy said the combination of proposed legislation and increased funding would help clamp down on illegal guns and bolster community safety measures.

5 years ago

Nurse Monique Bourgeois, left, administers the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to educator Diane Kay at a vaccination site setup for teachers and school staff at the Berks County Intermediate Unit in Reading, Pa., Monday, March 15, 2021.
Health

Pennsylvania extends J&J vaccine ‘pause’ by 4 days

Pennsylvania took action after a CDC advisory board said Wednesday it needed more time to decide whether a handful of unusual blood clots were linked to the shot.

5 years ago

Close up hands of caregiver doctor helping old woman at clinic.
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: DOH launches program to vaccinate more nursing home residents

The Department of Health will help nursing home pharmacies to secure vaccine doses to be administered at the facilities.

5 years ago

A city street sweeper cleans Chester Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Street sweeping is back: What to know about Kenney’s $62 million cleaning plan

Kenney’s plan includes $62 million over five years to expand mechanical street sweeping in certain neighborhoods.

5 years ago

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