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Sean Parnell
Politics & Policy

Sean Parnell announces candidacy for Pennsylvania Senate seat

Parnell is a decorated Army veteran whose regular guest on Fox News programs helped make him a favorite of former President Donald Trump.

6 years ago

People stand near the entrance to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Robbinsville Township
Courts & Law

Suit: Workers lured to N.J. from India paid $1.20 per hour for years

The lawsuit filed in federal court accuses the leaders of the organization known as BAPS of human trafficking and wage law violations.

6 years ago

William Valerio, director of the Woodmere Art Museum sits in the Rose Room at St. Michael Hall, envisioning the room as a performance venue. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

A grand Chestnut Hill home-turned-convent could become part of the Woodmere

The Sisters of St. Joseph would prefer that the next owner be the museum, just a stone’s throw away, if it can raise the money to acquire the property.

6 years ago

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Delaware State House
Politics & Policy

After hourslong hearing, Delaware handgun permit bill advances

Members of a House committee heard from nearly 100 supporters and opponents before voting forward a measure to require training and a permit to purchase a handgun.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg
Keystone Crossroads
Money

Jeff Yass, the richest man in Pa., is single handedly keeping school choice PACs flush

Montgomery County billionaire Jeff Yass, a professional gambler turned powerful Wall Street trader, has long been a major donor to conservative causes in Pennsylvania.

6 years ago

Closeup of the Pennsylvania Capitol
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

In letter, lawmakers try to bypass Wolf, ask RGGI administrator to block Pa.’s entrance

Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said it’s lawmakers’ duty “to tell this organization that this governor has no authority to enter into a contract with them.”

6 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier opposes 48th and Chester ‘poop building’

Councilmember Jamie Gauthier released a statement opposing plans for a proposed West Philly apartment building that had sparked controversial research.

6 years ago

Mural artist Russell Craig cuts the ribbon on the West side of Philadelphia’s Municipal Services Building at the dedication of the Crown mural on May 11, 2021. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Murals honoring Black activists now wrap the Municipal Services Building

Mural Arts Philadelphia has extended the work of artist Russell Craig across three sides of the Municipal Services Building.

6 years ago

In this Wednesday, March 17, 2021 file photo, A make-shift memorial is seen outside a business where a multiple fatal shooting occurred on Tuesday, in Acworth, Ga. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Courts & Law

Prosecutor plans to seek death penalty in Atlanta spa shootings

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis also filed notice that she intends to seek hate crime charges and the death penalty against Robert Aaron Long, who is white.

6 years ago

A health worker assists a resident at Passaic County’s vaccination site
Health

Persichilli defends N.J.’s long-term care policy, ongoing COVID restrictions in Senate hearing

N.J.’s top health official faced tough questions from state lawmakers Tuesday in a virtual hearing over the administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

6 years ago

Rosalind Pichardo and Aleida Garcia stand at a rally
Politics & Policy

Ahead of primary, Philly crime victims and their families say DA Krasner isn’t ‘there for us’

Some Philly crime victims and their families say the balance under Krasner may have tipped too far in favor of changes aimed at ending mass incarceration.

6 years ago

Ed Rendell gestures in the forefround; Carlos Vega sits in the background
Politics & Policy

Rendell endorses Vega for Philly DA, says recent wave of shootings was ‘the last straw’

Rendell made the endorsement based on the surge in gun violence. At least 185 people have been victims of homicides this year — 30% higher than 2020’s rate.

6 years ago

Delaware Gov. John Carney, wearing a face mask, speaks at a podium
Health

Delaware coronavirus case rates plummet to six-month low

New cases, positivity rates and hospitalizations continue to drop as Carney prepares to lift indoor capacity restrictions for dining, shopping and working.

6 years ago

Community Conversations
Arts & Entertainment

Redefining Black Magic: African Americans and the illusion industry

WHYY convened Ran’d Shine, RJ the Magician, and Ice McDonald for a family-friendly magic show followed by a Community Conversation on equity and diversity.

6 years ago

Elite runners prepare to begin The Philadelphia Marathon.
Community

Philadelphia Marathon plans November race at reduced capacity

Details are subject to change, depending on whether coronavirus cases continue to decline throughout the year. Officials hope limits will be further lifted.

6 years ago

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