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Courts & Law

‘It’s not just discouraged. It’s now a crime.’ Delaware officially bans the use of chokeholds

Before this year’s national attention on the deadly use of chokeholds by police in the George Floyd case, Delaware law was silent on the practice. It’s now banned.

6 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf
Health

Pa. coronavirus recovery: Lebanon County to get its $12.8M in CARES Act funds

In May and June, the Pennsylvania Health Department did inspections, mostly following up on complaints about COVID-19. The data has just been released.

6 years ago

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2018, file photo, victims of clergy sexual abuse, or their family members, react as Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference at the State Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa. Pennsylvania Roman Catholic dioceses are facing recent lawsuits from people hoping a court decision in 2019 has shown a way around time limits for filing litigation. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Courts & Law

Slew of church abuse lawsuits hinges on Pa. court decision

The rush to the courthouse is tied to a landmark grand jury report issued two years ago that documented seven decades of child molestation within the Catholic church in Pa.

6 years ago

Letter carriers load mail trucks for deliveries at a U.S. Postal Service facility
Politics & Policy

Lawmakers: Postal changes delay mail-order medicine for vets

Policy changes to slow delivery at the U.S. Postal Service are taking a toll on military veterans, who are reporting much longer wait times to receive mail-order prescriptions

6 years ago

One of many ballot drop boxes in New Jersey for Tuesday's primary election.  (Evelyn Tu for WHYY)
Health

N.J. coronavirus recovery: General election to be a mix of mail-in, in-person voting

Gov. Murphy confirms N.J. will use largely the same plan from the primary for the general election. This time all registered voters will get a mail-in ballot.

6 years ago

Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., speaks during a news conference with Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Del., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Politics & Policy

Kamala Harris bringing energy, dollars and more to Biden’s campaign

The enthusiasm surrounding her historic candidacy has brought in a record $48 million in 48 hours.

6 years ago

Swimmers cool off in the Devil’s Pool in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Councilmember Curtis Jones supports call to fill Devil’s Pool with rocks

There are no current plans to fill in the natural water well, but that isn’t stopping nearby residents from calling for action.

6 years ago

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Since hospitals have restricted minister visits due to COVID-19, Pastor Paul Shirley of Grace Community Church has reached out to patients on the phone. (Courtesy of Rebecca Shirley)
Health

Hospital visits to those who are ill but not dying are vital too, clergy argue

When the pandemic began, many hospitals strictly restricted visitors. At some, faith leaders have been limited to phone calls and video chats ever since.

6 years ago

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Student discusses the good and bad of virtual learning
Education

Delaware Valley students on the good and bad of virtual learning

WHYY youth interns Maizy Mennuti and Denzel Massaley interview students from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey about their thoughts on virtual learning.

6 years ago

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Education

As more N.J. schools go virtual in the fall, 230K students are stuck in the ‘digital divide’

As more schools are opting to start the year with virtual instruction, bridging this divide is a financial and logistical challenge.

6 years ago

Listen 1:36
President Donald Trump speaks at a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Trump gives credence to false, racist Harris conspiracy

President Donald Trump on Thursday gave credence to a false and racist conspiracy about Kamala Harris’ eligibility to be president.

6 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

A new report says sexual misconduct is ‘everywhere’ and ‘everything’ in N.J. politics

The N.J. Coalition Against Sexual Assault report follows legislative hearings documenting high-profile cases of harassment and assault in New Jersey politics.

6 years ago

Policer officers watch as a gunman is apprehended following a standoff Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Courts & Law

Alleged gunman in North Philly standoff to stand trial on more charges

Nearly one year to the day after the standoff, a judge ordered Maurice Hill to stand trial on additional counts of attempted murder and aggravated assault.

6 years ago

Rep. Stephen Kinsey, Chairman of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus speaking about efforts to remove Joe Gale. (Courtesy of PA Women Rise)
Politics & Policy

Coalition calls on Montco Commissioner Gale to resign or be removed from office

If he won’t quit, the groups are backing a novel legislative effort to have him impeached. Bills have been introduced in the State House and Senate.

6 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden joined by his running mate Sen. Kamala Harris, D-Calif., replaces his face mask after speaking at the Hotel DuPont in Wilmington, Del., Thursday, Aug. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Health

Biden calls for nationwide mask mandate

“This is America. Be a patriot. Protect your fellow citizens. Step up, do the right thing.”

6 years ago

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