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This timeline chronicles some of the most compelling photojournalism of 2019, covered by WHYY staff and contributing photographers.
7 years ago
Twitter, Facebook ban fake users; some had AI-created photos
Twitter has identified and removed accounts it says were part of a coordinated effort by Saudi government and individuals to advance the country's geopolitical interest.
7 years ago
Sharing services has saved money for N.J. local governments: Wall Street analysis
By pooling resources, some counties and municipalities have cut costs and made efficiencies while maintaining services
7 years ago
The parranda — a holiday-season tradition in the Caribbean and Latin American countries — was a new sight to see along Fayette Street in December.
7 years ago
Separated at the border, the story of Andrea and her son José
Fearing MS-13 gang, she sought asylum in U.S. after being separated by border officials, she and her son eventually were reunited and now live in N.J.
7 years ago
The Jim Crow film that just won’t die, “Song of the South”
Racially segregated movie theaters disappeared decades ago but another element of the era just won’t die: Walt Disney’s 1946 movie “Song of the South.”
7 years ago
Clean-energy advocates slam federal order they say favors fossil fuels
BPU condemns FERC for showing “a callous disregard for the health and safety of the residents” of NJ and other impacted states
7 years ago
As winter begins and seals arrive at N.J. beaches, experts say to stay away
A Jersey Shore marine mammal organization is warning the public to keep a distance from the recent arrivals at area beaches: resting seals.
7 years ago
Joe Segel, founder of QVC, dies at 88
Joseph "Joe" M. Segel, the entrepreneur who founded TV shopping giant QVC and the Franklin Mint, died of natural causes early Saturday in Gladwyne.
7 years ago
City won’t complete 2019 assessment appeals by year’s end; Kenney has yet to replace OPA head
The city’s Board of Revision of Taxes (BRT) will push to January approximately 400 appeal hearings for property owners contesting their property assessments issued last year
7 years ago
Sports fueled Philly athletes Dajah Horsey and Malika Douglas in their fight against food insecurity
Philly athletes Dajah Horsey and Malika Douglas show how athletics help girls fight back against food insecurity.
7 years ago
Republicans’ judicial election amendment would make Pennsylvania an outlier
House Republicans have voted to elect appellate court judges in regional, partisan elections. Only two other states use similar methods.
7 years ago
South Philly neighbors pull together in wake of deadly explosion
South Philly residents are pulling together to help families who lost their homes Thursday to a fiery explosion.
7 years ago
Neshaminy School District spent more than $400K defending controversial team name
The total covers a six-year span and is expected to increase as Neshaminy appeals the latest decision.
7 years ago
Record-breaking travel volume expected this holiday season in the region
Nationwide, AAA projects more than 115 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more between Saturday, Dec. 21 and New Year’s Day.
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