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The skyline of Wilmington looms in the background of the Waste Management Inc. landfill south of the city. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Community

Del. piggybacks on county law limiting construction landfills to 140 feet in height

Waste Management Inc. sought a major “vertical expansion.’’ But action by New Castle County Council and the Delaware General Assembly quashed the bid.

7 years ago

Actor LeVar Burton, 63, greets hundreds of young students at the Wilmington Public Library on Thursday, Feb., 20, 2020, in downtown Wilmington, Delaware.    ( Butch Comegys for WHYY)
Community

Wilmington Public Library hosts LeVar Burton for storytime with children

“Reading out loud to children is one of the most pure forms of storytelling I know,” said LeVar Burton.

7 years ago

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Twenty PAAN members canvassed the neighborhood offering city resources after a quadruple shooting rocked the community Wednesday. (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
Community

After N. Philly quadruple shooting, rapid response teams hope to prevent more violence

After a quadruple shooting in North Philly, the city’s rapid response teams offered counseling. But residents say they want help to stop the bleeding.

7 years ago

(Christopher Millette/PennLive)
Health
Spotlight PA

Fight rages over medical malpractice lawsuits in Pa. as report fails to settle the dispute

The overall number of active medical staff practicing statewide increased before and after the changes of the early 2000s.

7 years ago

The Roots perform during halftime of the NFL football NFC championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings Sunday, Jan. 21, 2018, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
PlanPhilly
Community

Illadelph forever: Philly street named for The Roots

Come May, the section of East Passyunk Avenue between South Street and Bainbridge Street will be officially dedicated to the local hip-hop legends.

7 years ago

At left, the Rev. Matthew Larlick of St. Joseph’s in Berwick, Columbia County, speaks with another priest outside the Harrisburg diocese office after a meeting Wed., Feb. 19, 2020. (Brett Sholtis/WITF)
Keystone Crossroads
Money

Harrisburg diocese bankruptcy could tap into parish assets

Individual churches are not part of the bankruptcy filing but could end up contributing to a fund to settle sex abuse claims.

7 years ago

Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

What happens next, now that the refinery’s future seems wide open?

First, Philadelphia Energy Solutions and buyer Hilco Redevelopment Partners have to meet several legal obligations before the sale can close.

7 years ago

Inside the New Jersey State House building in Trenton. (Julio Cortez/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Murphy details plan for major overhaul of N.J. ethics rules

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced five legislative proposals Wednesday that would drastically overhaul the state’s ethics rules for government officials.

7 years ago

During a mock trial at Rutgers Law School, Superman, played by Nuri Waheed, banters with juror Corey Livingston-Randall, left, before the verdict is announced. (April Saul for WHYY)
Community

Charges bounce off ‘Superman’ during Camden fifth graders’ mock trial

Camden 5th graders learned about bias, evidence, witnesses and legal standards in a mock trial at Rutgers Camden Law School.

7 years ago

(Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Lifestyle

Contigo announces another recall of 5.7M kids’ water bottles

Out of caution, Contigo representatives encourage people who have purchased these bottles to order a free replacement.

7 years ago

Roger Stone accompanied by his wife Nydia Stone, second from left, arrives at federal court in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2020. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Trump ally Roger Stone sentenced to 40 months in prison

Roger Stone, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison on his convictions for witness tampering and lying to Congress.

7 years ago

A city street sweeper cleans Chester Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

City to require Philly drivers to move cars for street sweeping pilot 2.0

Philly’s seven-month-long experiment with street sweeping proved that regular city cleanings reduced litter on the city’s notoriously filthy streets.

7 years ago

FILE- In this Nov. 8, 2018, file photo model Devon Windsor walks the runway during the 2018 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Pier 94 in New York. Victoria's Secret's owner, L Brands, said that the private-equity firm Sycamore Brands will buy 55% of Victoria's Secret for about $525 million. Victoria's Secret will become a private company. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Money

A diminished Victoria’s Secret is sold

The company's owner, L Brands, said that the private-equity firm Sycamore Brands will buy 55% of Victoria's Secret for about $525 million.

7 years ago

(NBC10)
Community
NBC10

Woman dead, three men wounded after shooting near North Philly school

The four victims were on 11th and Thompson streets shortly before 4 p.m. when a gunman opened fire.

7 years ago

Mayor's Reception Room (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Government service is a ministry. Its ministers must be noble.

Rev. Malcolm Byrd — a public theologian who ended a 45-year career in government without scandal — writes about faith, morality and combating corruption.

7 years ago

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