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A socially distanced classroom at George W. Nebinger School in South Philadelphia. (Avi Wolfman-Arent / WHYY)
Education

As mediator decision looms, Philly school officials try to quell reopening fears

The superintendent argued that students need more academic and social support, citing data showing that younger kids aren’t making expected progress.

6 years ago

People stand outside the Delaware County Wellness Center
Health

‘It’s been an overwhelming response’: Delco’s Board of Health search draws interest

Pennsylvania requires the selection of a board of health consisting of at least two licensed physicians. Ninety people have applied for the five posts.

6 years ago

A close-up photo of Jamira Burley
Community

The ‘untold’ revolutionaries: Identity series explores lesser-known Black social movements

The most recent installment of Philadelphia journalist and storyteller Sofiya Ballin’s Black History Untold series explores the 'untold' histories of Black social movements.

6 years ago

Listen 4:59
Security video shows pro-Trump insurrectionists storm the Capitol
Politics & Policy

Rioters acting on Trump’s ‘orders,’ Democrats say in trial

Lawmakers prosecuting the case aim to prove that Trump bears singular responsibility for the siege.

6 years ago

A person, reflected in a window while wearing a face mask as a precaution against the coronavirus, walks during a winter storm in Philadelphia
Weather
NBC10

Overnight snow moving out; snow, ice threaten Valentine’s Day weekend

Snow and ice are in the forecast multiple times into next week. The NBC10 First Alert Weather Team is tracking the wintry weather chances.

6 years ago

Adrian Miller, the author of 'Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time.' (Courtesy of Adrian Hill)
Community

Attorney-turned-author to defend soul food at the Camden library

The author of the award-winning “Soul Food” book says don’t be afraid of the health and history of soul food.

6 years ago

Congressman Jim Himes, D-Conn., adjusts his two masks
Health

Double masking offers more virus protection, a CDC study suggests

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cited experiments done with lab dummies. Dr. Fauci has been touting double masking for weeks.

6 years ago

Listen 1:14
A Philadelphia household mixes political signs and holiday decor in their front windows during the turbulent fall of 2020. (Conrad Benner for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

Black Lives Matter and rainbows: How Philly windows got political

The pandemic turned a place for cozy seasonal displays into a space for public dialogue.

6 years ago

Listen 8:35
Red and pink paper hearts for Valentines Day
Things To Do
Community
February 11 - 17, 2021

Celebrating Valentine’s Day, Ben Arnold on stage and stream, and fun with the kids in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Valentine’s Day may be nippy this year, but venues around the city are offering warm vibes.

6 years ago

Listen 4:45
File photo: The wetlands and woodlands of the Upper Tohickon Creek watershed are near the proposed quarry site in Springfield, Bucks County. (Courtesy pf the Upper Tohickon Watershed Association)
Community

Berms, blasts, and… dino prints? Bucks quarry hearing continues cross-examination

Springfield Twp. residents’ questions indicated a variety of reasons for opposition that could surface in later arguments, or simply go extinct.

6 years ago

(Jose F. Moreno/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Wolf administration refuses to release details after failure derails Pa. clergy sex abuse relief

The Department of State disclosed that it had no system in place to prevent such an error, which has devastated clergy sexual abuse survivors.

6 years ago

In this image from video, House impeachment manager Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., speaks during the second impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (Senate Television via AP)
Politics & Policy

‘If not for Donald Trump’: Montco’s Dean links riot to ‘actions of a desperate president’

But the bulk of Dean’s remarks had to do with the “pressure” she said Trump exerted over state and local election officials in Michigan, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

After difficult first year as Philly’s top cop, Black women stand by Danielle Outlaw

Wednesday marks one year since Danielle Outlaw became the first Black woman to lead Philly’s Police Department — a year that saw surging homicides and police brutality.

6 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (background) listens to New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judy Persichilli as World War II veteran Clarence Williams get vaccinated for COVID-19. (Alejandro A. Alvarez/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP, Pool)
Health

N.J. coronavirus update: Vaccine appt. scheduling through call centers on hold for now

The call center, which opened less than a month ago, will still be able to pre-register residents for the vaccine and answer general questions about COVID-19.

6 years ago

At a Feb. 10 protest of school closures outside Wiggins Elementary School in Camden, public school advocate Gary Frazier confronts Camden School Superintendent Katrina McCombs as McCombs tries to leave after touring the school. (April Saul/WHYY)
Education

Emotions reach a fever pitch as protesters surround Camden superintendent and demand no school closures

Camden School Superintendent Katrina McCombs was leaving Wiggins Elementary when she was ambushed by public school advocates protesting the closures on Wednesday.

6 years ago

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