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Courts & Law

Philly DA drops first-degree murder charges against former police officer

An investigating grand jury recommended that Eric Ruch Jr. face first-degree and third-degree murder at trial.

6 years ago

Volunteers load boxes of food into a car during a Greater Pittsburgh Community Food bank drive-up food distribution
Community

A half-million Pennsylvanians set to lose CARES Act benefits by end of month

Without those funds, enrollees in both programs “[will] struggle to pay for basic human necessities, like food, housing and medication,” said Jenn Berrier.

6 years ago

An angry supporter of President Donald Trump shouts at crowds of celebrating demonstrators after the 2020 presidential election is called for President-elect Joe Biden, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia.
Politics & Policy

Trump campaign appeals another ballot case in Pennsylvania

The appeal, filed Friday, is one of at least four pending cases in which Trump or Republicans are trying to throw out certain ballots or trying to upend the entire election.

6 years ago

Leemaj Banks, 5, holds a sign while in the arms of his uncle Geovanni Andujar
Health

‘Why can’t they bring him home?’: Families with incarcerated loved ones worry about COVID-19 spike in Camden jail

WHYY spoke to residents of Camden County jail to learn about the conditions of the prison and how officials are preventing infections.

6 years ago

Ruth Bader Ginsburg poses for a photo in her chambers at the Supreme Court in Washington
Community

Final goodbye: Recalling influential people who died in 2020

In a year defined by the coronavirus pandemic, the world lost iconic defenders of civil rights, great athletes and entertainers who helped define their genres.

6 years ago

Gabe Perlow at PurePenn's manufacturing facility
Politics & Policy
WESA

Cannabis proving to be a boon to Pa., but state and federal constraints remain

In just three years, the state’s medical marijuana industry has exploded.

6 years ago

Mary De La Rosa stands inside a geodesic play structure at her home back yard
Community

Coronavirus takes toll on Black, Latino child care providers

The pandemic’s effects have rippled through child care, disproportionately affecting Black and Latino-owned centers in an industry that has long relied on providers of color.

6 years ago

Phyllis Marder poses with her cat, Nellie, with food she recently obtained from a local food bank in the dining room of her home
Health

Millions of hungry Americans turn to food banks for 1st time

As a year marked by coronavirus nears an end, millions of Americans are depending on food banks to stave off hunger.

6 years ago

An aerial view of Trenton, New Jersey.
Health

N.J. officials: 74 percent not cooperating with contact tracers amid COVID spike

Health officials continue to struggle to convince residents to cooperate with contact tracers, who attempt to track how the virus is spreading among people.

6 years ago

Richard Allen
Community

New focus for ‘Delaware Day’ holiday tells history of enslaved people

Instead of celebrating Delaware’s five founding fathers who signed the Constitution, this year’s focus shifts to four enslaved Black Delawareans and an abolitionist.

6 years ago

Princess Rahman (left) and Hajjah Glover finish installing a raised garden bed in Southwest Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community
Broke in Philly

Community garden fosters African farming traditions in Southwest Philadelphia

The urban agriculture project Sankofa builds community by giving neighbors the tools and knowledge to grow their own food.

6 years ago

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Counter-snipers take up posts atop The Queen theater and the neighboring Delaware History Museum in downtown Wilmington when Biden is there. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Community

Counter-snipers, checkpoints, armored limo to create ‘giant bubble’ around Biden in Delaware

When Joe Biden visits his Greenville or Rehoboth Beach homes during his presidency, he’ll travel in what one writer has called the “rolling, armored White House.”

6 years ago

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In this March 31, 2020 file photo, a child rides a scooter past barricades at an entrance to Tower Grove Park in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Health

Watching for signs of child abuse and neglect, but from a distance

With many schools and even doctor’s appointments virtual again, teachers and others must try new strategies to assess how safe a home situation might be.

6 years ago

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People wait in line to be tested for COVID-19 at a testing site in the North Hollywood section of Los Angeles
Health

Health officials warn Americans not to let their guard down

“The vaccine’s critical,” Dr. Deborah Birx said. “But it’s not going to save us from this current surge. Only we can save us from this current surge.”

6 years ago

Green Bay Packers' Aaron Jones runs during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles
Community

Eagles show signs of life with Hurts, but fall 30-16 to Packers

Hurts was 5 of 12 for 109 yards with an interception to go along with his touchdown pass. Wentz was 6 of 15 for 79 yards.

6 years ago

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