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From left, Malav Kanuga, Lucy Duncan, Sy Biswas and Nicki Kattoura are four of five members of the Making Worlds collective. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Making Worlds’ with books: Inside West Philly’s newest indie lit shop

This Valentine’s Day, it’ll open as the newest addition to Philadelphia’s lately growing collection of independent bookstores.

7 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., tears her copy of President Donald Trump's s State of the Union address after he delivered it to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. Vice President Mike Pence is at left. (Patrick Semansky/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Trump uses State of Union to campaign; Pelosi rips up speech

On the brink of his Senate acquittal, President Donald Trump will be unleashing “relentless optimism” during his third State of the Union address.

7 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf speaks during a news conference at City Hall in Philadelphia, Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Wolf proposes boosting staff at depts. of environmental protection, conservation and natural resources

In his annual budget address, Gov. Tom Wolf talked about the need for pipeline reform.

7 years ago

A train moves along the Market-Frankford Line. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

SEPTA to increase train frequency on Market-Frankford Line

The increase in service on Philadelphia’s busiest transit line comes as a response to changing rider habits, SEPTA officials said.

7 years ago

Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, right, and his husband, Chasten Buttigieg, left, greet people at a campaign event, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Hampton, N.H. (Elise Amendola/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Buttigieg, Sanders lead as Iowa releases partial results

The data, made public for the first time nearly 24 hours after voting concluded, reflected the results of 62% of precincts in the state.

7 years ago

Governor Phil Murphy holds a roundtable discussion on combating the opioid epidemic at Ocean Mental Health Services in Bayville, New Jersey, on February 4, 2020. (Governor's Office)
Politics & Policy

N.J. infuses some counties with cash for ‘local solutions’ to the opioid crisis

Twelve counties across N.J. will receive a share of nearly $1.7 million in grant funding for programs to combat the opioid crisis.

7 years ago

The STOPit app lets kids pinpoint the location and type of threat, such as bullying or mental health issues. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Education

Safety app lets Delaware students report bullying, dangerous situations

“If we can help one kid save a life, stop an event, it’s worth it,’’ said John Barr, the security supervisor at the Colonial School District in Delaware.

7 years ago

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A pedestrian walks past a sign for the Iowa Caucuses on a downtown skywalk, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Des Moines, Iowa. (Charlie Neibergall/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

At least half of Iowa results expected by day’s end, Dems say

The news did little to stem rising confusion and concern more than 12 hours after voting ended without the release of a single result in the Democrats' opening contest.

7 years ago

To Honor and Serve, right, with jockey Jose Lezcano aboard, heads to the finish line during the running of the Pennsylvania Derby horse race at Parx Racing, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, in Bensalem, Pa. (Alex Brandon / AP Photo)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Woah, Nellie Bly — new scholarship program for Pa. college students could mean end of state horse racing industry

Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to tackle college debt in this year’s budget hinges on a massive new scholarship program

7 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf delivers his 2020-21 budget address in the House of Representatives as Speaker Mike Turzai, left, and Lt. Gov. John Fetterman look on, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Harrisburg, Pa. (Joe Hermitt/PennLive/The Patriot-News via AP)
Keystone Crossroads
Politics & Policy

‘Fronts for private management:’ Wolf takes aim at charter schools in state budget

The governor spent years largely ducking Pennsylvania’s charter school debate. Now he’s ruffling feathers with a new proposal on how they’re funded.

7 years ago

The Lebanon County and City Building is seen on Aug. 29, 2019. (Ian Sterling for WITF)
Courts & Law
PA Post

Family says daughter sentenced to jail still hasn’t received cancer treatment

Ashley Menser was transferred to a state prison on Monday, 12 days after being taken into custody in Lebanon County

7 years ago

Fourteen Iowa residents partake in a satellite Iowa caucus at the University of Pennsylvania on February 3, 2020. The group ultimately assigned two delegate votes to Bernie Sanders, one to Elizabeth Warren, and one to Pete Buttigieg. (Rachel Wisniewski for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

The quirks of being ‘viable:’ How satellite Iowa caucus-goers in Philly made their picks

In a new effort to make the process more inclusive, Philly was home to a satellite Iowa caucus. Voters navigated “electability” and the pressure of going first.

7 years ago

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Martha Stringer holds a photo of her daughter, Kim, from when she was in high school. Kim lives with a serious mental illness. Her parents have struggled to get Kim help, because Kim often refuses treatment. (Brett Sholtis / Transforming Health)
Politics & Policy

This mental health law passed with broad support. Why aren’t counties using it?

One county mental health administrator said the way the law was written makes it 'impossible' for counties to take advantage of it.

7 years ago

The West Park apartment towers. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

For sale: 2 of Philadelphia Housing Authority’s last towers

The new owner will be free to redevelop the buildings and surrounding land as they choose, with no restrictions barring market-rate housing.

7 years ago

Alexandra Espinoza directs Quintessence Theatre's production of 'Rachel.' (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

A classic you’ve never heard of: Angelina Weld Grimké’s ‘Rachel’ revived at the Sedgwick Theater

In 1916, Angelina Weld Grimké’s “Rachel” was anti-racist propaganda. Now Quintessence says it’s a great American drama.

7 years ago

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