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Franklin Learning Center teacher Lou Fantini speaks at a rally before the start of Thursday's Board of Education meeting. (The Notebook)
Education
The Notebook

Philly school board approves millions in new contracts for toxin removal

Board members, parents, teachers stress that the District must still regain trust.

7 years ago

Celena Morrison (Courtesy photo)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

City appoints Celena Morrison to lead Office of LGBT Affairs

She will begin the new post on March 2. Morrison will drive the office’s policy work and advise city government on the needs of LGBTQ+ individuals.

7 years ago

Runners head into the final mile
Community

Broad Street Run lottery opens Saturday for one of Philly’s most iconic races

You’ll have the chance starting Saturday when the Broad Street Run lottery system opens for the May 3 event. Roughly 50,000 people apply each year for one of 40,000 bibs.

7 years ago

Timell Sherard dress as the plastic bad monster to convince people to cut back on plastic bag use. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

N.J. legislators quickly reintroduce single-use plastic, paper bag ban bill

Legislators are acting quickly a few weeks after the New Jersey Assembly failed to act on the comprehensive ban on single-use plastic and paper bags.

7 years ago

In this January 11, 2018 Coast Guard file photo, an MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter crew medevacs an ill fisherman from the deck of the Coast Guard Cutter Willow about 60 miles east of Atlantic City,   (Photo: Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Seth Johnson)
Down the Shore
Community

Multiple Coast Guard stations coordinate to rescue man off N.J.

U.S. Coast Guard personnel rescued a crewmember aboard a fishing vessel off New Jersey Thursday afternoon.

7 years ago

A stretch of natural gas pipeline.
Courts & Law
NJ Spotlight

Federal regulator supports gas pipeline builder in appeal to SCOTUS

PennEast’s plans had suffered a severe setback when a federal appeals court ruled the company lacked authority to seize state lands

7 years ago

For two decades, Pennsylvania State Police have dealt with spotty coverage on the radios they use to communicate. (Dan Gleiter / PennLive)
Politics & Policy

Auditor says after decades of frustration, Pa.’s statewide radio system may soon work properly

The old system was expensive, and its coverage was so spotty that police and other first responders couldn’t rely on it for communication.

7 years ago

In this image from video, presiding officer Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts listens during the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 30 2020. (Senate Television via AP)
Politics & Policy

Trump acquittal now likely Wednesday; Senate nixes witnesses

A vote on witnesses, expected Friday, could lead to an abrupt end and assured acquittal in only the third presidential impeachment trial in American history.

7 years ago

Ellis McGruder Jr., 4, and his dad attended the 26th annual African-American Children’s Book Fair at the Community College of Philadelphia. They are starting a YouTube channel to post videos of them reading together. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

African American Children’s Book Fair to spotlight some of the biggest stars in children’s literature

Seven African Americans who appeared on the New York Times’ Best Sellers list will present their work at the African American Children’s Book Fair.

7 years ago

Houses on 5th Street built by Streamline had cracks in the foundation and sewer backups. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘Rotting from the inside:’ Fast-growing Philly developer accused of defective building

Streamline homebuyers allege “fraudulent, cost-cutting measures” that compromise the livability of new construction. City, state officials are investigating complaints.

7 years ago

Funeral workers disinfect themselves after handling a virus victim in Wuhan in central China's Hubei Province, Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. China counted 170 deaths from a new virus Thursday and more countries reported infections, including some spread locally, as foreign evacuees from China's worst-hit region returned home to medical observation and even isolation. (Chinatopix via AP)
Community

US advises against travel to China; virus declared emergency

The number of cases spiked more than tenfold in a week, including the highest death toll in a 24-hour period reported Friday.

7 years ago

Philadelphia City Council member Kenyatta Johnson (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Why Philly can’t quit the tradition at the center of FBI’s Kenyatta Johnson case

Council continues to support councilmanic prerogative despite federal prosecutors’ explicit mention of the unofficial policy in the case against the South Philly councilman

7 years ago

Listen 1:30
(Image courtesy of Bridget O'Neill)
Down the Shore
Community

Donor found ‘right at home’ for N.J. baby needing liver transplant, mother says

After being widely shared across social media and the radio and television airwaves, a match "right at home" has been found for a baby girl needing a liver transplant.

7 years ago

(alexeys/BigStock)
Politics & Policy

N.J. becomes the latest state to consider ‘fair work week’ legislation

Women who work jobs with unpredictable schedules struggle to find child care, make it to doctor’s appointments and complete their education.

7 years ago

This July 3, 2015 photo shows people walking on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City N.J. On Jan. 30, 2020, top executives from eight of the city's nine casinos said Atlantic City needs to be cleaned up and made safer before business conditions will improve. (Wayne Parry/AP Photo)
Money

Casino execs: Clean up Atlantic City, no Showboat gambling

Top executives of most of Atlantic City's casinos say the city needs to become cleaner and safer, with a better public perception in order for business conditions to improve.

7 years ago

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