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President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at the White House, Thursday, July 23, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Politics & Policy

Trump calls off Florida segment of GOP National Convention

Trump's formal renomination will still go forward in North Carolina, where a small subset of GOP delegates will still gather in Charlotte, North Carolina on Aug. 24.

6 years ago

Members of the Delaware State Fair Junior Fair Board
Community

Delaware State Fair opens in ‘uncharted waters’

One year after celebrating its 100th birthday, the Delaware State Fair cautiously opens with lots of restrictions to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

6 years ago

A closeup of of a school bus
Health

Pa. coronavirus recovery: State and Philly health officials hope kids can return to school

As schools prepare to reopen in the fall, health officials in Pennsylvania say they’re hopeful it can be done safely. 

6 years ago

Stephanie Ingram, president of the state teachers union
Education

Del. teachers union, key lawmakers urge virtual learning to start school year

The governor plans to announce his recommendation for districts next month, but said this week he envisions a hybrid model for the start of the school year.

6 years ago

Barnegat Bay
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

Study: New infrastructure needed as pollution continues to plague N.J. beaches

The "Safe for Swimming" report found that in 2019, bacteria levels at New Jersey beaches made swimming potentially unsafe on at least one day 73 times.

6 years ago

Election day voters voting booth
Courts & Law

Former Philly congressman convicted in Abscam sting now charged with election fraud

Former U.S. Rep. Michael “Ozzie” Myers went to prison in the 1980s for accepting a bribe in the Abscam sting. Now he’s charged with election fraud.

6 years ago

Finn Nahill holds a new drivers license, which uses the gender-neutral designation
Community

Pennsylvania introduces gender-neutral driver license option

PennDOT said 16 other states offer a non-binary option on state-issued licenses or cards.

6 years ago

Virus Outbreak Unemployment
Community

1.4 million seek jobless aid, first increase since March

Last week’s pace of unemployment applications — the 18th straight week it’s topped 1 million — was up from 1.3 million the previous week.

6 years ago

Workers set up for Parking Lot Social, a series of drive-in shows taking place at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Drive-in concerts arrive in Philadelphia

Parking lots in the region are gearing up to host in-person, on-stage performances.

6 years ago

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Mae Krier is busy sewing face masks in the ‘Rosie the Riveter’ pattern at her home in Levittown, Pa. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

‘We did it, and we can do it’: A Bucks County Rosie helps fight a new foe

Mae Krier stitches masks echoing the World War II-era poster’s red and white bandana. Recognition of women’s contributions then is tied up in Congress.

6 years ago

Emiulie Krause as Henry V in Delaware Shakespeare's production of 'Henry V.' (Courtesy of Alessandra Nicole)
Things To Do
Community
July 23 - 29, 2020

Del. Shakespeare celebration, tailgate concert series and a big virtual music festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Now in our fourth month of social distancing, venues continue to slowly reopen around the Delaware Valley — with lots of public health protocols in place.

6 years ago

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King Hill
The Philadelphia Experiment
Community
The Philadelphia Experiment

And a little child shall lead them: King Hill’s death brings call for change

A chaotic week featuring Trump, John Lewis, coronavirus and federal troops is overshadowed by the murder of a 2-year-old child.

6 years ago

A group of armed people guard a statue of Christopher Columbus located in Marconi Park on South Broad St. These men said they believed that Black Lives Matter/ANTIFA protestors were on their way to destroy the statue. (Courtesy of Ryan Collerd)
Community

‘What’s next?’ Rage greets city plan to remove Marconi Plaza’s Christopher Columbus statue

Cultural divides took center stage at the first public hearing on Mayor Jim Kenney’s plan to uproot Marconi Plaza’s Christopher Columbus statue.

6 years ago

Blood collection tubes
Health

Philly region’s COVID cases were 7 times higher than originally recorded, CDC finds

A study released Monday examined the results of antibody tests conducted in 10 geographic areas around the U.S., including the Philadelphia metro region.

6 years ago

CJ Thompson (center) with his parents Oneita and Clive Thompson-Lewis (right), and his siblings, Christine, 17, and Timothy, 14. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

From sanctuary to the Ivy League: A DACA recipient’s journey to Columbia University

After his parents went into sanctuary to avoid deportation, CJ Thompson worked nights to help pay the family mortgage. Now, he’s been accepted to Columbia University.

6 years ago

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