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In this May 2018 photo, workers and contractors for Sunoco Pipeline investigate sink holes behind homes at Lisa Drive, West Whiteland Township, Chester County where the company has been drilling for construction of the Mariner East 2 and 2X pipelines. In the photo, a security guard is taking a picture of the reporter. (Jon Hurdle / StateImpact PA)
Health
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Charges dismissed in alleged Mariner East buy-a-badge scheme; Chester County residents push DA to re-file charges

District Attorney so far silent on whether she will re-file case against Energy Transfer employee

6 years ago

Special counsel Robert Mueller speaks at the Department of Justice in Washingto
Courts & Law

Supreme Court keeps hold on secret Russia investigation material

The high court’s action will keep the documents out of congressional hands at least until the case is resolved, which is not likely to happen before 2021.

6 years ago

Atlantic City casino
Community

N.J. coronavirus recovery: Casinos, amusement parks reopen for business

Casinos have been shuttered since March 16 when Gov. Murphy ordered them closed along with gyms and indoor entertainment venues to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

6 years ago

Sheila Kelly stands behind makeshift barriers as she helps patrons at her restaurant
Science

Closing bars to stop coronavirus spread is backed by science

In the words of one study, it comes down to the danger of “heavy breathing in close proximity."

6 years ago

In this June 25, 2020, file photo Democratic presidential candidate, former Vice President Joe Biden pauses while speaking during an event in Lancaster, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
Politics & Policy

Ex-Bush officials launch super PAC backing Biden over Trump

The group has recruited at least 200 former White House officials, campaign aides and Cabinet secretaries who worked under Bush to join the push against Trump.

6 years ago

Philadelphia's Schuylkill River Trail
Community

Who’s having this tense coronavirus conversation: ‘You’re going where? Not me.’

As the summer blossoms and new case numbers grow, different people have different views of what’s safe, even if they all say they’re social distancing.

6 years ago

Listen 1:16
Aria Valentina Riso in between her mom, Chelsie DeSouza and dad, Vincent Riso at their home in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

Parenting amid a revolution: How to raise an anti-racist kid

“Mommy, you’re Black,” my three-year-old boldly said to me. It came out of the blue while we were sitting in our living room. I wasn’t ready. I had to be.

6 years ago

Jose De Marco outside his home in Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly’s counterterrorism unit interrogated protester who picketed Mayor Kenney’s right-hand man

Jose de Marco sent the funerary wreath to Philadelphia Managing Director Brian Abernathy after a man died of coronavirus in a city homeless shelter.

6 years ago

4th of July fireworks
Things To Do
Community
July 2 - 8, 2020

A ‘chill’ Fourth, ‘Hamilton’ is here, indoor and outdoor holiday fun in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Welcome America events continue online with its biggest concerts of the week and more outdoor attractions are reopening just in time for the holiday. 

6 years ago

Listen 4:18
Director/choreographer Jeffrey L. Page will join the Philadelphia Theatre Company as a resident artist, beginning in September. (Courtesy of the Philadelphia Theatre Company)
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Theatre Company hires resident artist to help chart its future

Philadelphia Theatre Company has hired choreographer and director Jeffrey Page as a resident artist to help it navigate a post-coronavirus art world.

6 years ago

Terrance Lewis spent 21 years in prison after he was wrongfully convicted of murder. He reached a $6 million settlement with the city of Philadelphia. (Courtesy of Kevin Harden Jr.)
Courts & Law

Gratitude mixes with regret for Philly man awarded $6M for wrongful murder conviction

Terrance Lewis’ legal victory comes just over one year after a Philly judge overturned his conviction. He was freed from prison after 21 years.

6 years ago

Borgata casino
Health

N.J. casinos can reopen, but many workers still ‘waiting for the call’

Gov. Phil Murphy threw a last-minute curveball telling casinos they can reopen, but can’t allow drinking or eating inside.

6 years ago

Kids in SPIN’s autism support preschool classroom do “center time” where they do independent activities related to their lessons. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education
The Notebook

Pa. charters deny ‘cherry-picking’ students, but data show special ed disparities

With new report, advocates seek fresh leverage in long-running battle over special ed payments to charters.

6 years ago

Artist Keisha Whatley paints on the steps of the Art Museum at a rally demanding funding for the arts in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment
Broke in Philly

Emergency arts fund pays out $4 million in Philadelphia region

A pandemic relief fund is releasing all of its money to hundreds of cultural organizations and over 1,000 artists.

6 years ago

Listen 1:38
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

GOP can’t force Gov. Tom Wolf to end coronavirus disaster declaration, Pa. Supreme Court rules

The state Supreme Court handed the Democratic governor a victory that could come into play this fall should the state see a surge that necessitates another shutdown.

6 years ago

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