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City officials gather on a basketball court in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood to announce a lawsuit against Pennsylvania’s Firearm Preemption Laws
Community

‘Mad or nah?’: Philly residents react to city suing state over gun laws

Tamara Russell, aka Revive POC, hit the streets of Philadelphia to see what residents think about the city’s efforts to quell rising gun violence.

6 years ago

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Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora and Police Director Sheilah Coley speak to reporters in the wake of Tuesday's double homicide
Community

Teen, brother killed in Trenton shooting as city inches closer to homicide record

Trenton officials decried what they called “senseless violence” after a double shooting claimed the lives of 8-year-old Johnny Perez and 16-year-old Gustavo Perez.

6 years ago

(WHYY file photo)
Politics & Policy

‘Ban-the-box’ bill would nix criminal record question from Pa. college applications

If passed, state and state-related colleges and universities in Pennsylvania would no longer be able to ask prospective students about their criminal records.

6 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Health

N.J. Gov. Murphy tests negative after learning of COVID exposure

On learning the news, the governor left a Camden County press conference about jobs, saying he needed to get away to be tested.

6 years ago

A carousel is pictured pre-pandemic at Philadelphia's Christmas Village.
Community

Philly’s Christmas Village to return for socially distanced 2020 season

The open-air German-style Christmas market, now in its 13th season, will be retooled to meet city and statewide coronavirus guidelines.

6 years ago

Jean Gary drops off her ballot at City Hall
Politics & Policy

‘Voters should not worry’ about ballot-status updates, says Pa. secretary of state

The high demand for mail ballots — thousands a day — has some email status confirmations delayed, says Secretary of State Kathy Boockvar.

6 years ago

Pope Francis arrives for his weekly general audience
Community

Pope endorses same-sex civil unions in new documentary film

The papal thumbs up came midway through the documentary “Francesco,” which had its premiere at the Rome Film Festival on Wednesday.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Thomas Farley speaks to reporters
Education
Chalkbeat Philadelphia

Philly health chief: Despite virus case surge, schools should reopen for youngest students

The school board will vote on the plan Thursday.

6 years ago

Supreme Court Justice nominee Amy Coney Barrett testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Courts & Law

Barrett was trustee at private school with anti-gay policies

The private Christian schools effectively barred admission to children of same-sex parents and made it plain that openly LGBTQ teachers weren’t welcome in the classroom.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump
Politics & Policy

NY Times: Tax records show Trump tried to land China projects

China is one of only three foreign nations — the others are Britain and Ireland — where Trump maintains a bank account, according to a Times analysis of Trump's tax records.

6 years ago

A vote poster in a East Kensington window
PlanPhilly
Community

The cutest thing about the 2020 election may be Philly’s get-out-the-vote windows

Democracy is looking peak adorable through these Philly windows.

6 years ago

A former brewery in Brewerytown is being redeveloped into apartments with help from the federal Opportunity Zone tax incentive program. (Courtesy of MM Partners)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Broke in Philly

How the election is driving investors to Philadelphia’s ‘Opportunity Zones’

Fears of incoming Democratic control in Washington D.C. and baby boomer estate planning needs are fueling investment in certain Philadelphia neighborhoods.

6 years ago

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President Barack Obama accepts the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award
Politics & Policy

Obama to stump for Biden in Philly Wednesday

For his first in-person event of the presidential campaign, Barack Obama is visiting Philly. Before a night rally, he will meet with Black male voters.

6 years ago

A gloved finger prepares the COVID-19 vaccine to administer to a volunteer.
Health

Pa. Health Department warns against two state lawmakers’ false claims about potential COVID-19 vaccine

Both Metcalfe and Mastriano have been vocal critics of the Wolf administration’s handling of the pandemic.

6 years ago

The Pennsylvania State Capitol building on Monday, June 22, 2020. (Gov. Tom Wolf/Flickr)
Politics & Policy

Pa. House fails to override Wolf’s restaurant capacity veto

It would have allowed taverns and restaurants to operate at half of capacity, or more if they met state and federal social distancing standards or built appropriate barriers.

6 years ago

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