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President-elect Joe Biden speaks at The Queen theater, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020, in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Politics & Policy

Progressives look to make early mark on Biden White House

For now, much of the lobbying centers on who Biden should — or should not — appoint to key posts as he builds out the administration that will take office in January.

5 years ago

Natalie Flor Negron creates a mural titled “Ancient Roots” for the Philadelphia Chalk Festival outside the Philadelphia Brewing Company in Kensington. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

With colorful chalk, creating art, community and business opportunity

The vision was for the Fishtown-East Kensington event to be a win for businesses, artists, and the neighborhoods during the pandemic.

5 years ago

This Dec. 7, 2011 file photo shows former U.S. Defense Undersecretary Michele Flournoy, preparing for a bilateral meeting in Beijing, China. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Politics & Policy

Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon

Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position.

5 years ago

Supporters of President Donald Trump protest the election outside of the Clark County Election Department, Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in North Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Politics & Policy

GOP leaders in 4 states quash dubious Trump bid on electors

Their comments effectively shut down a half-baked plot some Republicans floated as a last chance to keep Trump in the White House.

5 years ago

A photo montage created by Clayton Campbell
Arts & Entertainment

‘Paranoia starts to creep in’: Artists describe the pandemic’s emotional toll

The Slought Foundation in Philadelphia put out an open call for artwork reflecting the psychological effects of pandemic life.

5 years ago

Roger 'Texas' Brown, 62, stands outside his home in the Frankford neighborhood Nov. 12, 2020. (Taylor Allen/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Why Frankford residents supported Rite Aid’s plea to demolish a neighborhood icon

The Historical Commission unanimously approved Rite Aid’s plan to demolish the midcentury modern Penn Fruit landmark.

5 years ago

A Norfolk Southern freight train hauling coal makes it way through downtown Pittsburgh Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. A plan introduced Nov. 12, 2020 proposes $600 billion in investment to help Appalachia transition from fossil fuels to greener energy sources. (Gene J. Puskar / AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh mayor touts ‘Marshall Plan’ for Appalachia, a proposed $600B for transition from fossil fuels to greener energy

The plan calls for $600 billion in investments over 10 years in Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky, to fund renewable and energy efficiency projects.

5 years ago

Coronavirus test
Health

Philly to announce new COVID-19 restrictions Monday, likely a ban on indoor dining

The Public Health Dept. says details are being finalized. According to a draft obtained by WHYY, the restrictions likely will include a ban on indoor dining.

5 years ago

Center City Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly vows to slow rising traffic fatality rate with more speed enforcement — and bikes

Announced as traffic fatality rates soar to historic levels, Philadelphia’s latest Vision Zero plan hinges on changing drivers’ behavior.

5 years ago

Bottles of medicine ride on a belt at the Express Scripts mail-in pharmacy warehouse, Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Florence, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Politics & Policy

Biden has room on health care, though limited by Congress

Biden could nudge legislation to curb surprise medical bills over the finish line.

5 years ago

(Amanda Berg for Spotlight PA)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Meet Pennsylvania’s Electoral College voters: Everything they can — and can’t — do

Electors in Pennsylvania are traditionally party loyalists, although there's no rule preventing them from going rogue.

5 years ago

Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (Google Maps)
Health
Broke in Philly

Nurses and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital reach deal, averting a strike

The agreement comes just days before the 260 nurses at the Delco facility planned to walk out over what they said were unsafe staffing arrangements.

5 years ago

(Jessica Griffin/Philadelphia Inquirer)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Lockdowns aren’t the answer to Pa.’s surging coronavirus cases, health officials and experts say

Officials say the state is in a different place than 6 months ago, but without more testing, contact tracing, and efforts to isolate sick people, cases will still rise.

5 years ago

A gambler makes a sports bet at Bally's casino in Atlantic City, N.J. on Jan. 29, 2020. On Nov. 13, 2020, New Jersey gambling regulators released figures showing that the state's red-hot sports betting market had set a new national record for the most money wagered on sports for the third month in a row, taking in over $803 million worth of bets. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Money

New Jersey sets U.S. sport bet record for 3rd month at $803M

New Jersey's red-hot sports betting market set the national record for the highest amount wagered on sports for the third month in a row in October.

5 years ago

Glassboro native Isaiah Green wrote a book detailing his experience surviving the shooting that happened at a Pleasantville High School football game one year ago. (Photo by Kyle J. Pernell)
Community

‘Uplift his name and aspire to do great things’: Pleasantville shooting survivor keeps memory of slain 10-year-old alive

On the anniversary of the Pleasantville shooting, survivor Isaiah Green explains how he keeps alive the memory of a 10-year-old killed in the crossfire.

5 years ago

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