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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

(Dan Nott for Spotlight PA)
Health
Spotlight PA

Thousands of deaths later, Pa. finally mandates universal testing in nursing homes, but not for another month

The Wolf administration on Monday ordered facilities to test all staff and residents once by mid-summer.

6 years ago

Protesters kneel for 8 minutes and 46 seconds in remembrance of George Floyd during a Black Lives Matter rally at Linconia Park in Bensalem, Pa. Floyd was killed in Minneapolis police custody by an officer who kneeled on his neck, sparking protests in cities and towns across the country. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Philly sanitation workers demand PPE and hazard pay; vigil for justice held in Trevose

Over 100 Streets Dept. workers sanitation rallied near City Hall Tuesday morning to protest their treatment during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

6 years ago

Dalton Carter
Health

Delaware’s free saliva test for coronavirus is a snap — and nothing gets shoved up your nose

The state opened sites to offer quick, easy testing, even for those without symptoms. A WHYY reporter navigated the drive-thru gauntlet.

6 years ago

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Volunteers load food boxes into cars during a food distribution by the Food Bank of South Jersey in Riverside, Burlington County on June 6. (Jon Hurdle/NJ Spotlight)
Community
NJ Spotlight

Food banks expect demand to remain high for months as N.J. starts to reopen

With unemployment at 15%, thousands will struggle to put their own food on the table, food bank officials say

6 years ago

An airwoman provides a COVID-19 test
Health

Pa. coronavirus recovery: Pa. DOH orders measures to protect hospital staff and patients

The order covers medical and nursing staff as well as other employees like those in housekeeping and maintenance, and applies to all hospitals licensed by the department.

6 years ago

Protesters take over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Community

Photo essay: Protests continue in Philadelphia while suburbs join the call for police reform

Weeks of protest in Philadelphia followed the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

6 years ago

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