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Courts & Law

Philly DA’s Office employee kills armed man in self-defense, officials say

An employee with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office shot and killed an armed man who tried to rob him at gunpoint, officials confirmed with NBC10.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney listens during the daily coronavirus update at City Hall. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Mayor Kenney’s first 2020 veto reversed in win for Society Hill Civic

Council overrode the veto despite objections from critics who said the regulations set the city back on efforts to create housing and reduce car use.

6 years ago

University of Delaware's campus in Newark
Education

University of Delaware announces spring semester return to campus

After canceling most in-person instruction for the fall semester, University of Delaware officials have plan to have most students return to campus in February.

6 years ago

National Guard soldiers and airmen assist with a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site.
Politics & Policy

N.J. coronavirus recovery: Residents advised to avoid out-of-state travel

As case numbers go up, New Jersey residents are being advised to refrain from traveling out-of-state, unless necessary, to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

6 years ago

Gavel
Courts & Law

New Jersey Supreme Court dismisses minor juvenile warrants

The court has ordered the dismissal of up to 1,400 failure-to-appear warrants that are over five years old for nonviolent minor offenses that were issued against juveniles.

6 years ago

An elections worker organizes mail ballots in Chester County
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Talks collapse on a deal to let Pa. counties open mail ballots before Election Day

With no deal between Wolf and the GOP-led legislature, mail ballot processing can’t begin until 7 a.m. on Election Day, opening room for candidates to falsely declare victory.

6 years ago

George Floyd mural in LA
Courts & Law

Judge dismisses third-degree murder charge against Derek Chauvin in George Floyd’s killing

Chauvin now faces two counts going forward: second-degree murder and manslaughter.

6 years ago

Judge Amy Coney Barrett
Politics & Policy

GOP-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Dems’ boycott

Never has the Senate confirmed a Supreme Court nominee so close to a presidential election.

6 years ago

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Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Senate GOP halts fixes for Pa.’s troubled rent relief program, surprising even their own

The state House unanimously passed long-awaited changes Monday, but Senate leadership refused to advance it, leaving many landlords and families on the financial brink.

6 years ago

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Science

Toppled trees, rushing stormwater: What’s causing erosion along the region’s creeks and streams?

When storms intensify and flooding increases, it takes a toll on the banks of our region’s creeks and streams. Are WHYY readers and listeners right to be worried?

6 years ago

Listen 1:55
Flags fly from suburban homes in Moorestown, N.J.. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy
Broke in Philly

Saving suburbia? Why housing is a hot topic in the 2020 election

Trump talks about keeping low-income housing out while Biden vows to help more families afford housing. Here’s what their promises mean for the region.

6 years ago

Protesters took to the streets Saturday, demanding justice for Black people killed by police. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Health
Eyes on the Street

3 big ideas to fuel an equitable COVID recovery

A social worker and a disaster expert describe the things Philly can do to recover from coronavirus and heal the injustices revealed by the pandemic.

6 years ago

(Courtesy of PA Winery Association)
Things To Do
Community
October 22 - 28, 2020

Pennsylvania Wine Month, fun at the zoo, Philadelphia Film Festival and chrysanthemums abloom in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This week restaurants are the focus along with fall scenery.

6 years ago

Listen 5:05
Willingboro Mayor Tiffani Worthy (center) joins local and county officials to cut the ribbon on the township's first county park. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Urban Planning

Willingboro residents celebrate their town’s first county park

Willingboro Lakes Park is the first Burlington County park to open in the township.

6 years ago

Former President Barack Obama speaks at Citizens Bank Park as he campaigns for Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/ Matt Slocum)
Politics & Policy

Obama at Philly Biden rally: ‘You’ve got to turn out like never before’

Former President Barack Obama visited Philadelphia Wednesday for his first in-person campaign events of the election cycle on behalf of Joe Biden.

6 years ago

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