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Protesters on both sides of the abortion issue gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington on Jan. 19 during the March for Life. (Susan Walsh/AP)
Health

Tough questioning at hearing on Pa. ban of Medicaid funding for abortion

Lawyers argued whether the law violates of the state constitution’s Equal Rights Amendment or reflects just one sex-specific issue Medicaid does not cover.

6 years ago

Video shows Amy Cooper threatening to call the police on Christian Cooper
Courts & Law

White woman charged in racist NYC run-in made a 2nd 911 call

Amy Cooper drew condemnation and was fired from her job after frantically calling 911 to claim she was being threatened by “an African American man," Christian Cooper.

6 years ago

Pa. State Representative Donna Bullock (right), Mosaic Development Partner Leslie Smallwood-Lewis (second from right), PHA CEO Kelvin Jeremiah (center), executive director of the Brewerytown Sharswood Community Civic Association Darnetta Arce (second from left) and Pa. State Senator Sharif Street (left) ceremoniously broke ground on the new Sharswood Ridge development in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Housing Authority breaks ground on $52 million Sharswood Ridge development

After months of delay caused by a protest encampment and years of anticipation, PHA broke ground on retail and housing set to create hundreds of jobs.

6 years ago

In this Aug. 27, 2020 file photo, Barron Trump right, stands with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on the South Lawn of the White House on the fourth day of the Republican National Convention in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Health

First lady: Son Barron had coronavirus, but no symptoms

The White House initially said he had tested negative, after both of his parents tested positive earlier this month.

6 years ago

People crowd the beach in Huntington Beach, Calif., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Weather

Earth breaks September heat record, may reach warmest year

Earth sweltered to a record hot September last month, with climate officials saying there’s nearly a two-to-one chance that 2020 will end up as the hottest year on record.

6 years ago

An early election ballot completion area at the North Park Ice Skating Rink Lodge area, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, in McCandless, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Courts & Law

Will my ballot get counted? How the Supreme Court decision impacts voting in Pa.

A pair of GOP court challenges have had Pa. voters wondering whether their mail ballots will be counted. Here’s what you need to know.

6 years ago

Pa. Health Secretary Rachel Levine encouraged Pennsylvanians to download the COVID AlertPA, which notifies users when they’ve been in contact with the virus. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Pa. has more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases for ninth day in a row

Pennsylvania health officials say they’re prepared to handle a resurgence of COVID-19 in the fall.

6 years ago

School District of Philadelphia headquarters
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Philly pre-K-2 families have until Oct. 30 to opt for in-person school; no return plan for most others

Currently, the district does not have a time frame for resuming face-to-face instruction for students in grades 3-10, and 11-12.

6 years ago

Philadelphia FOP President John McNesby at a “Back the Blue” rally in Philadelphia in July 2020. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly FOP sues over City Council hearings on proposed contracts

Philadelphia police union wants to keep their bargaining efforts private and are against hearings on city proposals with public input.

6 years ago

Lancaster police deployed tear gas on a crowd of people protesting early Monday after an officer shot and killed a man while responding to a domestic disturbance call.
Courts & Law

Prosecutor says police justified in fatal Lancaster shooting

The officer acted appropriately last month in shooting to death a Lancaster man who was wielding a knife at the officer and chasing him after his sister called 911 for help.

6 years ago

Upper Tohickon Creek in Bucks County
Community

‘Don’t want you coming in’: Springfield, Bucks County, residents push back on proposed quarry

A second hearing on the proposed two-pit quarry in Springfield Township brought appeals, explanations and musical interludes — not necessarily in that order.

6 years ago

File photo: March 24, 2016, a nurse holds one of the syringes provided to intravenous drug users taking part in a state-approved needle exchange program in Connersville, Indiana. (AP Photo/Rick Callahan)
Health
NJ Spotlight

Needle exchange programs need to expand, lawmakers say

Bill would create ‘harm reduction’ sites, allow state more control on placement.

6 years ago

A man exhales a puff of smoke from a vape pipe
Courts & Law

Philly sues e-cigarette company JUUL over vaping ‘epidemic’ among young people

Philadelphia is suing the San Francisco-based e-cigarette manufacturer, alleging the company used deceptive marketing to get young people hooked.

6 years ago

Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett speaks during a confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Courts & Law

Barrett skips past Democrats’ pressing questions

Senators are digging deeper into the conservative judge’s outlook on abortion, health care and a potentially disputed presidential election.

6 years ago

Sussex County criminal defense attorney Julianne Murray (Murray for Delaware) and Delaware Gov. John Carney (Office of Gov. John Carney)
Politics & Policy

Carney’s GOP challenger says Delaware COVID-19 shutdown based on fear

Republican Julianne Murray said Delaware needs to step back from coronavirus fear in her challenge to incumbent Gov. John Carney.

6 years ago

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