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Archives: Articles

A robot portrait painter created a gallery of 'everyday geniuses'
Arts & Entertainment

Want to honor a local hero? Submit a photo and a robot will draw a portrait

The Da Vinci Art Alliance is soliciting for subjects to be rendered by a mechanical automaton.

6 years ago

Listen 1:45
Sculptor Sarah Peoples installed this noncommissioned rainbow monument to spread cheer during the pandemic. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

9 beautiful things to see in Philly this Memorial Day Weekend

Philly during Memorial Day weekend is usually a good time for street parties and people-watching. This year, try art watching instead.

6 years ago

Pastor Tobe Witmer of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Newark was one of 174 Delaware pastors who signed a letter to Carney on May 16 urging him to reopen churches in the state. (Courtesy of Lighthouse Baptist Church)
Health

Del. leaders face divided backlash over reopening houses of worship

Some religious leaders say they should have the freedom to worship without restrictions, while others say it’s too soon to open under any conditions.

6 years ago

Listen 1:38
In this Thursday, March 26, 2020, photo, Terrell Bell, wearing a protective face mask, looks at a learning guide he picked up for his little sister at John H. Webster Elementary School in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Community
Eyes on the Street

Kids need to go to school online. Why isn’t the internet a public utility?

The public utility of the internet is especially clear now in a pandemic, when we go online for school and health information, writes Devren Washington.

6 years ago

Artist Theo Ponchaveli paints a mural of the likeness of Ahmaud Arbery in Dallas, Friday, May 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Courts & Law

Man who filmed Arbery shooting video charged in his slaying

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said 50-year-old William “Roddie” Bryan was arrested on charges of felony murder and criminal attempt to commit false imprisonment.

6 years ago

State Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) speaks during a House Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee on April 27, 2020. (Ed Mahon / PA Post)
Politics & Policy
PA Post

Pa. House Republican: It’s an ‘open question’ whether Wolf could veto resolution to end coronavirus emergency

Republicans in the Pa. House are moving forward with legislation to end the disaster emergency declaration Gov. Tom Wolf issued on March 6 in response to the spread of covid

6 years ago

Pennsylvania Health Secretary Rachel Levine (Commonwealth Media Services)
Health
Spotlight PA

Pa. health officials quietly alter erroneous nursing home case, death counts as providers cry foul

Provider associations said publishing erroneous data has sewn panic and anger among family members, distrust among nursing home staff, and frustration for providers.

6 years ago

Customers walk past an open sign at Rubio's Coastal Grill
Health

As nation reopens, a historic referendum on risk begins

As government officials and individuals design their own “Is it worth it?” calculus, Americans are subjectively measuring the stakes, helping frame a referendum on risk.

6 years ago

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Health

Coronavirus update: Philadelphians struggling to pay water bills get a reprieve

Philadelphians who are behind on their water bills don’t have to worry about the city shutting off service until at least July 10.

6 years ago

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, and Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Wednesday, May 20, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Health

AP fact check: Trump’s false ‘Choice’ on vets’ health care

President Trump is putting forth a false “Choice" when he boasts about a program aimed at improving veterans' health care by steering more patients to the private sector.

6 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Health

Coronavirus update: N.J. unemployment soars to 15.3%, GOP sues Murphy

Murphy’s coronavirus orders violate the state constitution, the GOP says, and the distinction between businesses is “completely arbitrary.”

6 years ago

Maria Buono wears homemade mask in Pike Creek, Delaware
Health

How should I clean and store my face mask?

Masks are designed to prevent the wearer from possibly spreading the virus to others or being exposed themselves. But how should they be washed and stored?

6 years ago

Stickers for voters
Courts & Law

Philly judge of elections pleads guilty to election fraud, accepting bribes

U.S. Attorney William McSwain says a judge of elections stuffed ballot boxes at his South Philly polling place on behalf of certain judicial candidates.

6 years ago

Welcome to Delaware sign
Health

Coronavirus update: Rental restrictions in Del. ‘severely undercut’ tourism, hoteliers say

Hotel operators are urging Delaware Gov. John Carney to allow them to reopen for business.

6 years ago

Phillie Phanatic
Community

Pennsylvania working to pave the return of sporting events

Gov. Tom Wolf says he expects that his administration will, in the coming days, produce guidelines for the various sports venues and activities to resume.

6 years ago

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