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Politics & Policy

Wilmington approves weekly fines for landlords who don’t maintain properties

After several years of sometimes bitter debate, Wilmington council has approved an ordinance creating civil fines for landlords who don’t maintain their properties.

5 years ago

An angry supporter of President Donald Trump shouts at crowds of celebrating demonstrators after the 2020 presidential election is called for President-elect Joe Biden, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

SCOTUS dismisses GOP lawsuits challenging 2020 election process in Pa.

Trump allies had challenged a decision from the Pa. Supreme Court to allow counties to accept mail ballots postmarked by Election Day up to three days later.

5 years ago

Our Town Alley in East Norriton, Pennsylvania (NBC10)
The Philadelphia Experiment
Community
The Philadelphia Experiment

Our Town bowling alley is a murder scene, and things will never be the same

My family has spent many evenings at Our Town bowling alley. Now that a murder has taken place there, I wonder if things will ever be the same.

5 years ago

N.J. Gov. Murphy holds up a recreational marijuana bill
Politics & Policy

Low-level marijuana arrests to stop in N.J. as Murphy signs legal weed bills

Recreational marijuana will finally become legal in N.J. under three bills signed by the governor. Here’s what Monday’s actions mean.

5 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf, wearing a face mask, speaks to the press from behind a podium
Politics & Policy

Pa. coronavirus update: Wolf promotes natural gas tax to boost pandemic economy

Gov. Tom Wolf is pushing a plan to prop up the pandemic economy by taxing natural gas drilling, but that proposal faces an uphill battle in the legislature.

5 years ago

New Jersey Devils celebrate with center Pavel Zacha (37) after he scored a goal
Community

N.J. coronavirus update: Large arenas can reopen Monday; Delayed vaccines arriving

The Prudential Center and other sports and entertainment venues that can hold 5,000 or more people can reopen Monday with limited capacity.

5 years ago

Romelia Navarro, right, is comforted by nurse Michele Younkin, left, as she weeps while sitting at the bedside of her dying husband
Health

America’s pandemic toll: In one year, half a million lives

As the year unfolded, Associated Press photographers formed a pictorial record of suffering, emotion and resilience. It shows the year that changed America.

5 years ago

A window fan in a classroom at Nebinger elementary school
Education
Chalkbeat

Why are negotiations over reopening Philadelphia schools dragging on so long?

Observers blame aging buildings and a history of distrust.

5 years ago

A map illustrates expected snowfall totals in the Philly region
Weather
NBC10

More snow to hit Pa. suburbs, Lehigh Valley on Monday

Accumulating snow is likely across the northern and western suburbs as well as Berks and Lehigh counties during the day Monday.

5 years ago

A young person plays video games online
Community

Philly Parks and Rec tries to come ‘back to life’ with its first esports tournament

The six-week video game tournament is part of an effort by the department to find new ways of engaging young people in Philly.

5 years ago

The work of the Twin Poets Nnamdi Chukwuocha and Al Mills was celebrated at Delaware State University's Art and Activism event as part of its commemoration of Black History Month. (screengrab/DSU)
Community

Delaware’s Twin Poets mix art and activism at DSU seminar

The twin-brother team that makes up Delaware’s poets laureate help students discover “the heart that art brings into our lives.”

5 years ago

Dr. Christophe DeBrady of the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium prepares doses of vaccine for the hundreds who turned out for a mass vaccine clinic at the Liacouras Center at Temple University. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health
Health Desk Help Desk

Side effects, transmission, efficacy: What do we know about the COVID-19 vaccine now?

WHYY’s Help Desk Health Desk looked into how ongoing research and months of real world distribution has changed what we know about the vaccine.

5 years ago

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Leonard Stewart, 75, of Eastwick, walks with his dog, Princess, on the boardwalk at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Valuing wetlands as places to keep intact, not build over

Leonard Stewart tells WHYY about the lowest point in Philadelphia, his Eastwick neighborhood, and the water that is a constant companion.

5 years ago

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Health

U.S. coronavirus death toll approaches milestone of 500,000

The figure surpasses the number of people who died in 2019 of chronic lower respiratory diseases, stroke, Alzheimer’s, flu and pneumonia combined.

5 years ago

A crime scene outside Our Town Bowling Alley
Courts & Law

Teen surrenders in shooting at Montco bowling alley that left 1 dead, 4 injured

The mass shooting in East Norriton has shaken community members, who described the spot as a popular place for people of all ages to relax and play.

5 years ago

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