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U.S. Attorney William McSwain outside the federal courthouse in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paytner/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Federal prosecutors charge four with murder of Philly police officer

A federal grand jury has indicted Hassan Elliott and three co-defendants in connection to the shooting death of Sgt. James O’Connor in March.

5 years ago

A a registered nurse works on a computer while assisting a COVID-19 patient
Community

Wolf announces Pa. indoor dining ban, closure of gyms, theaters for three weeks

Gov. Tom Wolf and Health Secretary Rachel Levine have announced new restrictions throughout Pa. to help curb the surge in coronavirus cases.

5 years ago

Homes across from Fairmount Park at 33rd and Clifford streets. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

City Council creates Strawberry Mansion conservation district — a first for an ‘underrepresented’ community

The new regulations limit building height and ban some exterior building materials as well as roof decks.

5 years ago

Homes in Francisville/Spring Garden
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

City Council extends eviction diversion program

The amendment, from Councilmember Helen Gym, extends the requirement through March 31, 2021.

5 years ago

Philadelphia Councilmember Helen Gym.
(Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council passes bill to ensure jobs for laid-off hospitality workers

Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed legislation Thursday giving laid-off hospitality workers first dibs on returning to jobs they lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

5 years ago

(Courtesy of Wilmington Blue Rocks)
Community

Wilmington to Washington connection increases with new minor league baseball alignment

Riding Joe Biden’s coattails to D.C., Delaware’s only minor league baseball team, the Wilmington Blue Rocks, has a new parent club: the Washington Nationals.

5 years ago

Upper Tohickon Creek in Bucks County
Community

Technical difficulties, complaints of unfairness at 4th Bucks quarry hearing

The meeting was the latest on a project that would remove 500,000 tons of rock annually from a site along Route 309 in Springfield Township.

5 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Mark Squilla
Politics & Policy

Squilla becomes first Philly councilmember to test positive for COVID-19

Councilmember Mark Squilla has tested positive for COVID-19. He says he has mild symptoms, and doesn’t know where he got the virus.

5 years ago

City Council President Darrell Clarke announced the Neighborhood Preservation Initiative in Philadelphia’s South Kensington neighborhood.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly passes first-ever development impact tax, delays abatement reductions for another year

The new revenue generated by the 1% tax on residential development is intended to send millions of dollars towards new affordable housing projects.

5 years ago

A man wearing a face mask to protect against the spread of the coronavirus walks with a dog
Health

Pa. coronavirus update: Cases remain high as rumors swirl over holiday restrictions

The Wolf administration has announced a planned press conference for 4 p.m. Thursday to provide “an update on COVID-19 in the commonwealth.”

5 years ago

Bea is pictured at the Philadelphia Zoo with her herd mate.
Community

15-month-old giraffe ‘Bea’ joins the herd at Philadelphia Zoo

Bea, a 15-month-old female, arrived at the Philadelphia Zoo on Nov. 20, from Zoo Knoxville in Tennessee.

5 years ago

New Jersey GOP chairman Doug Steinhardt speaks to an audience
Politics & Policy

N.J. GOP chairman Steinhardt running for governor in 2021: Report

Steinhardt has been a vocal critic of Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy, especially over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

5 years ago

People line up outside a community center to take a free COVID-19 test
Health

What does ‘community spread’ of the coronavirus mean right now?

There are pleas for caution and newer, tighter restrictions on our activities — with possibly more on the way, even along with the coming vaccines.

5 years ago

A sign pointing to a side entrance is pictured outside district court.
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Piles of records and months of reporting lead to eye-opening report on Pa. district judges

In 2019, many of the state’s roughly 500 district judges only had courtroom appearances scheduled a few days a week.

5 years ago

The Pennsylvania state Capitol
Politics & Policy

Some Pa. Dems want maskless House GOP lawmakers sworn in last

At least nine state representatives and three state senators have contracted COVID-19 this year, two Democrats, nine Republicans and state Sen. John Yudichak, an independent.

5 years ago

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