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A tanker carrying liquefied natural gas
Community

DRBC postpones vote on Gibbstown LNG terminal, citing need for more study time

Without Thursday’s decision, the developer could have begun dock work and dredging next week. Opponents papered the commission with petitions and letters Wednesday.

6 years ago

fisherman at the Schuylkill River Trail
Community

The theater of walking: Short hikes can change your world

At a time when more people are walking for exercise or fun, a series of stories tries to get more of Philly out on trails.

6 years ago

Listen 4:20
Einstein Medical Center in North Philadelphia.
Health

Will a merger save struggling Einstein Hospital or increase costs for patients?

Einstein Healthcare says its flagship North Philly facility could close without a merger. Federal and state authorities say it will bring less competition.

6 years ago

Listen 2:06
The Reyes family looks at the destruction of their trailer at the Coleman Creek Estates where 121 trailers burned as wild fires devastate the region on Thursday in Portland, Ore. The Reyes family lived in the park for 20 years. (AP Photo/Paula Bronstein)
Community

Stunned residents tour Oregon town devastated by wildfires

The Federal Emergency Management Agency estimated that 600 homes were burned by the fire that started in Ashland and tore through Phoenix, Oregon.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania State Capitol building
Health
Spotlight PA

Huge budget cuts could hurt people with mental illness, disabilities most, Pa. providers fear

Funding for the Department of Human Services and the Department of Education make up the largest share of the budget that lawmakers pass each year.

6 years ago

Rowhouses in Bridesburg.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council calls for new eviction moratorium, passes emergency sick leave

Fresh from summer break, Philly City Council passed an emergency sick leave bill and took up legislation aimed at addressing a predicted eviction crisis.

6 years ago

A Devereux facility in Devon, Pa.
Community

Former Obama AG Loretta Lynch to lead audit into child sexual abuse at Devereux

Former U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch will lead an independent audit into the sexual abuse of children at Devereux facilities over the past 25 years.

6 years ago

Rendering of the new Jefferson Health specialty care center in East Market. (Jefferson Health)
Health

Jefferson to open $762M specialty care pavilion in its continued East Market expansion

The center will be a one-stop shop for many programs, including the Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, and Jefferson's respiratory and transplant institutes.

6 years ago

Ships and barges are idle in the middle of the Delaware River between Chester, Pa., and Wilmington, Del. (Chris Gardner/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Big Oil should pay for climate change damage, Delaware lawsuit says

Citing the long-term economic damage climate change has done and will continue to do, the state is suing 31 of the world’s largest fossil-fuel companies.

6 years ago

A closeup of Steven Mnuchin
Politics & Policy

Russian, Ukrainian lawmaker accused of election interference

The plot calls to mind the foreign influence in 2016 described by Robert Mueller, who charged Russian nationals with stirring up discord on divisive social issues.

6 years ago

Protesters wait behind blockades to defend the Parkway homeless encampment
Community

Philly homeless encampments show little sign of disbanding

Mayor Jim Kenney says the city is still trying to resolve the situation without using force.

6 years ago

Cookie Diorio in Late Night Snacks
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Fringe Fest pivots to 4-week digital arts showcase

Morning Edition Host Jennifer Lynn interviews Nick Stuccio, president and producing director of FringeArts, about taking the Fringe Festival virtual this year.

6 years ago

Listen 6:24
Philadelphia International Airport hallway (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Health

Pa. coronavirus recovery: International flights return to Philly

For the first time in five months, international flights from countries deemed high-risk will be allowed to resume at the Philadelphia International Airport on Monday.

6 years ago

This image released by Universal Pictures shows a scene from Jordan Peele's film,
Arts & Entertainment

Hollywood’s inclusion problems still run deep, study finds

In the most popular films of 2019, protagonists were more diverse than ever, and there were more women behind the camera.

6 years ago

Julissa Morales, a member of the Movement of Immigrant Leaders in Pennsylvania, speaks at a press conference in Harrisburg regarding PennDOT's practice of sharing drivers' private data and information. (Alanna Elder/WITF)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

Immigrant advocates sound alarm on PennDOT sharing drivers’ personal info

Personal data shared with PennDOT can wind up in the hands of federal law enforcement and private businesses without a driver’s knowledge.

6 years ago

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