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An empty classroom in Philadelphia.
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Philly teachers defy demands to return to buildings, plan Monday protests

The city’s teachers union has told teachers not to return to classrooms on Monday. The district says teachers could face discipline.

5 years ago

A police officer drives in Philadelphia
Community

Police officer charged with DUI was at FOP lounge before crashing into NE Philly home, injuring 2

Philadelphia’s police commissioner has vowed “a complete and thorough investigation” into the incident, which left a woman in critical condition.

5 years ago

The Green Resource Center at Norristown Farm Park
Community

‘A beautiful addition’: PHS bringing a Green Resource Center to Montgomery County

The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society effort will include a 2-acre teaching farm, a solar-powered greenhouse, and community garden beds.

5 years ago

Forensic photographer Nikki Johnson spent years in the storage rooms at the Mütter Museum. The resulting work is displayed in 'Unseen,' an exhibit that will run through Sept. 30, 2021. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science

What you see can’t be ‘Unseen’: NYC photographer takes us backstage in the Mütter Museum

Photographer Nikki Johnson got a backstage pass to roam the diseased body parts not seen by the public at the Mütter Museum.

5 years ago

A tan puppy holds a toy in their mouth while standing over a black and white puppy
Community

6 Delaware Valley pups to be featured in Puppy Bowl 2021

On Sunday, Feb. 7, Puppy Bowl XVII will feature pups from Providence Animal Center, Match Dog Rescue, and The Center for Animal Health & Welfare.

5 years ago

Jazmyn Finney is administered a coronavirus 15-minute rapid test at the student health center on campus at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Health

Calls grow for US to rely on rapid tests to fight pandemic

Some experts see an opportunity to refocus U.S. testing less on medical precision than on mass screening that they believe could save hundreds of thousands of lives.

5 years ago

Authors exchange ideas during the social justice panel at the 29th annual African American Children's Book Fair. (Hopin screenshot)
Community

‘Thank you to the kids’: Virtual African American Children’s Book Fair attracts guests from around the world

An online audience that included people from Botswana and Albania heard authors and illustrators talk about their work at the Philly-based event.

5 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks about the economy in the State Dinning Room of the White House, Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Politics & Policy

Biden’s dilemma in virus aid fight: Go big or go bipartisan

For Biden, working with Republicans is as much a point of personal pride as it is good politics.

5 years ago

A Moorestoown, N.J., resident clears the snow in front of her house
Weather
NBC10

Super Bowl Sunday bringing snow, rain to Philly region

Between 3 and 6 inches are expected in Philadelphia and many suburbs.

5 years ago

People wait in line for an exhibit at the NFL Experience Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. The city is hosting Sunday’s Super Bowl football game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Health

Officials plead: Don’t let Super Bowl become superspreader

“I’m worried about Super Bowl Sunday, quite honestly. People gather, they watch games together. We’ve seen outbreaks already from football parties."

5 years ago

Gilbert Lewis portrait painting of model Anthony Rullo
Arts & Entertainment

Gilbert Lewis remembered as artist, mentor to Philly’s gay ’80s

“Only Tony” features 25 portraits that Gilbert Lewis painted of a single model during the height of the AIDS epidemic.

5 years ago

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021 file photo, supporters of President Donald Trump participate in a rally in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Education

The next generation of American voters must learn to decipher fact from fiction

Olga Polites, a high school English teacher, makes the case for mandating media literacy in public schools.

5 years ago

(Emma Lee/WHYY)
Money

Beware of fraudsters: How to spot utility power shutoff scams this winter

Before picking up a phone call from an unfamiliar number — here are some tips on spotting scammers pretending to be PECO.

5 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf addresses the press. in Harrisburg.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. voters will get the last word in struggle between Wolf and lawmakers. Here’s what you need to know.

The state House on Friday gave final approval to a proposed constitutional amendment that would give state lawmakers the power to unilaterally end disaster declarations

5 years ago

Skate instructor Sultana Afifiah helps a new skater at Laura Sims Skatehouse in Philadelphia. The city’s rinks are reopening with COVID restrictions in February. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY
Community

Philly public ice rinks will open with COVID-19 safety precautions

Rinks will host public skate hours on evenings and weekends to offer residents safe, affordable family fun.

5 years ago

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