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Tyneka Cephas (center) spoke out for the first time about the sexual assault she endured from a uniformed Wilmington police officer. She's suing the city over the incident. (Zoom screengrab)
Courts & Law

‘It was a horrid thing’: Woman sexually assaulted by Wilmington police officer speaks out

The victim is now suing the former police officer, as well as the city’s police chief and mayor.

5 years ago

File photo: New Jersey State Capitol building in Trenton. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J. to offer $25 million in grants to ‘microbusinesses’ with up to 5 employees

New Jersey’s smallest businesses are the target of the state’s latest economic relief effort related to the coronavirus.

5 years ago

The exterior of George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Delaware County
Courts & Law

‘Deprivatization is feasible,’ says economic study of returning Delco prison to county control

CGL Cos.’ financial feasibility assessment concludes deprivatizing George W. Hill Correctional Facility could reduce costs to Delaware County taxpayers.

5 years ago

A member of the Philadelphia Fire Department administers a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination site
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: Philly residents in Phase 1C eligible for vaccine starting April 5

The city plans to prioritize four specific groups within 1C for vaccines: sanitation workers, maintenance and janitorial staff, utility workers, and postal workers.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Sen. Sharif Street speaks at the Olney Transportation Center
Politics & Policy

Sen. Sharif Street is running for U.S. Senate, and he’s doing it ‘old-school’

Street, 46, is planning to formally launch his exploratory committee next Friday, April 9.

5 years ago

A notice informs the public of the closure of the Somerset Street El stop
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA says it will reopen Somerset Station earlier than anticipated

The Market-Frankford Line station will reopen Sunday to local residents. It opens officially at 5 a.m. Monday.

5 years ago

A police officer drives in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

Philly police officer, former detective arrested for allegedly beating man with autism

Philly DA Larry Krasner says brothers James and Patrick Smith lied to investigators about the assault and identified themselves to the victim as “town watch.”

5 years ago

Dr. Jeanie Tse opens a door to leave a residence
Community Conversations
Community

Teens and trauma: Managing mental health during COVID-19

WHYY hosted a town hall where young voices were amplified in a conversation about trauma, positive thinking, and surviving the stress of the pandemic.

5 years ago

A student walks through the halls of Cardozo High School
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

D.C. raised $5 billion to rebuild toxic schools. Can Philly do the same?

Over the last two decades, D.C. has modernized 75% of its public schools. Philly school advocates say lessons can be learned from the movement there.

5 years ago

President Joe Biden delivers a speech from a podium
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Biden’s climate-focused infrastructure plan geared to curb U.S. carbon emissions

The plan, which Biden unveiled Wednesday in Pittsburgh, includes money for projects to reduce greenhouse gases in transportation, electricity and housing. 

5 years ago

Signs and flags line the fence at the Hennepin County Government Center
Courts & Law

George Floyd’s girlfriend recalls their struggles with addiction

Derek Chauvin is charged with murder and manslaughter, accused of killing the 46-year-old George Floyd by kneeling on Floyd's neck for 9 minutes, 29 seconds.

5 years ago

A painting of Philadelphia Athletics players practicing in 1875
Community

150 years of high hopes: The tale of Philly’s first professional baseball season

150 years ago, Philadelphia entered its first team in a pro baseball league. It was a different game back then, but that team has surprising ties to today.

5 years ago

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Vivian Satchell (right) receives her second dose of COVID-19 vaccine from registered nurse Elizabeth Lash
Health

Community health clinics are positioned to vaccinate the most vulnerable. Do they have what they need to do it?

Federally qualified health centers are well positioned to vaccinate underserved communities. But they must balance that need with serving regular patients.

5 years ago

Listen 2:17
A pharmacist giving a community member the Pfizer vaccine on March 21 in South Philadelphia during Juntos and VietLead’s organized vaccination event. (Courtesy of Thy Vu)
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

Communities can’t solve Philadelphia’s inequitable vaccine rollout alone

In Philadelphia, the individuals and organizations doing the work are doing it for free without any funding from the city for vaccine outreach.

5 years ago

Easter Eggs
Things To Do
Community
April 1 - 7, 2021

Easter celebrations, drive-in movies, and Phillies baseball are showcased in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

April 1- 5: The week’s events including Easter options, Phillies and Andalusia reopening

5 years ago

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