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A closeup of a Delaware State Police vehicle
Courts & Law

Black journalist arrested during Delaware protests, released

A video of the arrest shows protesters lying on the ground with their hand behind their backs as Andre Lamar questions officers about why the arrests are happening.

6 years ago

Jay Coreano’s street murals in progress at Tacony Creek Park. (Courtesy of Julie Slavet/TTF Watershed Partnership)
Community

Powering through the pandemic: Tookany/Tacony-Frankford watershed work also builds community connection

‘We’re all connected by water’: Here’s how a Philly environmental org is thriving in the time of coronavirus by prioritizing neighborhood engagement.

6 years ago

Juanita Kidd Stout Center for Criminal Justice. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

COVID-19 created a backlog of criminal cases in Philly. New budget cuts could make it hard to dig out of it.

Philly’s courts effectively shut down for COVID-19, creating a backlog of cases. Now, city prosecutors and defenders say budget cuts will make it worse.

6 years ago

North Penn High School valedictorian Tony Xu (left) joins other graduation speakers at the high school stadium in Lansdale, where they delivered their speeches for a video recording. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Education

‘Our lack of closure is our closure’: High school valedictorians share mixed emotions

This week’s high school graduations in the Philadelphia area feature student speeches grappling with an uncertain future.

6 years ago

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(Joe Hermitt/The Patriot-News)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. House Speaker Mike Turzai expected to resign before the end of his term, sources say

It's not clear exactly when House Speaker Mike Turzai will depart, though he’s expected to outline a timetable Wednesday.

6 years ago

LaTonya Floyd speaks during the funeral service for her brother George Floyd at The Fountain of Praise church Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, Pool)
Community

‘He is going to change the world’: Funeral held for George Floyd

Following the service, Floyd’s golden casket was taken by hearse toward the cemetery in the Houston suburb of Pearland where he was to be entombed next to his mother.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Health Commissioner Thomas Farley speaks with Dr. Ala Stanford, head of the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium. (Nina Feldman/WHYY)
Community

Black Doctors Consortium wins city’s first coronavirus testing bid

Tuesday’s announcement represented a change in tune from a few weeks ago, when the Kenney administration expressed hesitancy to fund the group.

6 years ago

Protesters at the Pennsylvania Convention Center urge police to ‘take a knee in solidarity' on Monday, June 1, 2020. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Mayor Kenney walks back police budget boost and vows reforms — but not enough, critics say

Saying he was humbled, Kenney called for a barrage of changes aimed at increasing accountability and getting problem officers off the streets.

6 years ago

A person walks with their belongings on Kensington Avenue on May 7, 2020. (Erin Blewett / Kensington Voice)
Community
Broke in Philly

Philly curfews and closures create challenges for people experiencing homelessness, outreach workers

The Philadelphia police did not have a clear answer for how they determine if someone is experiencing homelessness, which would exempt them from the curfew.

6 years ago

Corrections officer mocks death of George Floyd
Community
NBC10

N.J. corrections officer mocks George Floyd’s death as protesters pass

A white man seen mocking George Floyd's death as Black Lives Matter protesters passed by is a corrections officer in South Jersey, officials confirmed to NBC10.

6 years ago

Pennsylvania State Sen. Daylin Leach
Politics & Policy

After primary defeat, Pa. Sen. Daylin Leach may take his caucus leader to court

For the past year, the Montco senator has clashed with Jay Costa, his party leader, over sexual harassment allegations. Now, Leach might sue Costa.

6 years ago

Spc. Kim Whitbeck
Health

Del. coronavirus recovery: Grim milestones passed

Delaware’s infection rate is one of the highest in the nation, and the state has now surpassed 10,000 cases — more than 1 percent of the population.

6 years ago

Voting stickers
Politics & Policy

Some counting continues, a week after Pennsylvania’s primary

The state says turnout was roughly 2.8 million voters, or 35%, with slightly more than half of all votes coming by mail.

6 years ago

City Councilmember Helen Gym and Mayor Jim Kenney. Gym has challenged proposed cuts to city housing programs. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Making a ‘hard situation even worse’: Philadelphians ask mayor to rethink housing cuts

The city’s proposed spending plan leaves $45 million less for affordable housing programs. The cuts threaten four multifamily projects, among other programs.

6 years ago

Silent prayer at LOVE Park
Community

Who has power and what’s their purpose?: Reflections on a silent prayer

Rev. David W. Brown reflects on power, privilege and community.

6 years ago

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