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The empty lot at 13th and Bainbridge Streets in South Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

South Philly lot named in Kenyatta Johnson indictment to hit market ‘very soon’

The city of Philadelphia is moving forward with plans to develop housing on land at the center of a federal corruption case.

6 years ago

Campaign worker Madisson Morris, of St.Paul, Minn., sets up flags at the election night headquarters for Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.,Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Concord, N.H. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
Politics & Policy

Sanders edges Buttigieg in NH, giving Dems 2 front-runners

The strength of Sanders and Buttigieg was matched in reverse by the struggle of former Vice President Joe Biden

6 years ago

State Rep. Seth Grove, R-York County, takes the oath of office during swearing-in ceremonies. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives swearing-in ceremony is held in the state Capitol House Chambers, Tuesday, January 3, 2017. The ceremony marks the convening of the 201st legislative session of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania. (Dan Gleiter/PennLive)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. House lawmaker wants to end ‘honor system’ that allows agencies to hide contracts

Under state law, all agencies and departments are required to publish contracts worth at least $5,000 to an online search tool for government spending.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Energy Solutions Refinery on August 8, 2019. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia proposes banning hydrofluoric acid, toxic chemical in refinery explosion

The proposal stems from last summer’s explosion at the PES refinery in South Philadelphia. The company is winding its way through bankruptcy.

6 years ago

Darby Steiger of the research company Westat reviews the results of a sweeping survey of the Philadelphia area's Jewish community. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

As Jewish population in Philly region expands, so does definition of who is considered Jewish

Through updated research methods, the new survey found a 60% increase in the Jewish population in the five-county Philadelphia region.

6 years ago

Students rally outside School District headquarters on Jan. 30 demanding better mental health services in schools. (Courtesy of Rebekah Canty)
Education
The Notebook

In Philly, creating more trauma-informed schools requires a change of culture

“The world of thinking about trauma, the importance of school climate and social-emotional learning is 20, 30, 40 years behind the world of instruction."

6 years ago

In this March 26, 2019 file photo, actor Jussie Smollett gestures as he leaves Cook County Court after his charges were dropped in Chicago. (Paul Beaty/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Actor Jussie Smollett faces new charges

A grand jury returned a six-count indictment accusing actor Jussie Smollett of lying to Chicago police, a special prosecutor announced Tuesday.

6 years ago

Roger Stone, a confidant of President Trump, walks out of the federal courthouse following a hearing Friday in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Stone's next court date is in Washington. (Lynne Sladky/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

2 lawyers quit case after DOJ decision on Stone prison time

The Justice Department said Tuesday it will take the extraordinary step of lowering the amount of prison time it will seek for Roger Stone.

6 years ago

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his second State of the State address in Trenton on January 14, 2020. (Edwin J. Torres/ Governor's Office)
Courts & Law

Trump administration ‘does not have the facts on their side’ in immigration suit, Murphy says

Ocean and Cape May Counties already have an ongoing lawsuit with the aim of invalidating the immigration directive, which the Trump administration has said it will support.

6 years ago

Passengers in a subway station in Hong Kong wear masks amid the coronavirus outbreak. (Kin Cheung/AP Photo)
Health

Two University of Delaware students tested for coronavirus

Twenty-eight countries, including the U.S., have confirmed cases of the virus that started in Wuhan, China.

6 years ago

Artist Danielle Fangman is seen near her painting, 'Family Love,' during an art therapy exhibit on Feb. 10, 2020, at The Art Studio in Wilmington, Del. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

At Del. exhibit, art therapy provides expressive outlet, solace to people with disabilities

Art Therapy Express presented an exhibition Monday. The award-winning Delaware program helps artists with disabilities express themselves.

6 years ago

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Clouds are lit by the rising sun over St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Attorneys expand lawsuit seeking abuse information from Pa. dioceses

They’re adding new plaintiffs from the Philadelphia, Altoona-Johnstown, Greensburg and Harrisburg dioceses.

6 years ago

Residents arrive to vote in the New Hampshire Primary at Bishop O'Neill Youth Center, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Manchester, N.H. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

New Hampshire primary 2020: Liveblog

Follow the latest updates as New Hampshire voters head to the polls.

6 years ago

Temple students Luisa Suarez and Conall Smith (right) interviewing former Mass. Gov. Bill Weld in New Hampshire. (Kenneth Cooper)
Politics & Policy

Believing in your own power: Lessons from N.H. primary

Temple University students are learning more than journalism skills while covering the New Hampshire primary.

6 years ago

Rutgers University football
Politics & Policy

N.J. Senate approves legislation allowing college athletes to earn money from endorsements

The Fair Play Act would allow college athletes to strike endorsement deals using their name, image, or likeness. But critics and a time lag are working against the move.

6 years ago

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