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Hahnemann University Hospital. (Emma Lee/WHYY)

Hahnemann won’t pay residents’ medical malpractice insurance, so they find their own way

With so-called “tail coverage” for their time spent at the now-shuttered hospital set to expire in January, the doctors enlisted state and legal help.

7 years ago

Children's book author and illustrator Ashley Bryan, 96, has donated his papers to the University of Pennsylvania. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

UPenn library acquires the papers of Ashley Bryan, a pioneering African American poet and artist known for children’s books

The children’s book artist is a pioneer in African American literature.

7 years ago

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7 feet 2 inch- basketball star, Joel Embiid, number 21, in Sixers uniform, arms spread wide, looking up
Health

Load management: Sound strategy or ‘crapshoot’ for Sixers’ championship hopes?

Load management has become increasingly prevalent and controversial as more NBA teams are resting their superstars, hoping to keep them healthy for the playoffs.

7 years ago

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Georgia Tech professor Kim Cobb is shown at her home on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019 in Atlanta. Cobb is one of a number of scientists  deciding to do their part in cutting back on global warming by decreasing flying, composting leaves and waste, as well as using solar panels among other things. (John Amis/AP Photo)
Science

Climate scientists try to cut their own carbon footprints

Some climate scientists are limiting their airline flights so they don’t worsen the global warming they study.

7 years ago

It is not yet clear what might be driving down new cases. (Creative Commons)
NJ Spotlight

Preliminary data shows record drop in New Jersey’s HIV/AIDS cases

An action plan is being finalized to meet Gov. Phil Murphy’s goal of ending new infections by 2025.

7 years ago

The Philadelphia Police Department tweeted this photo on Wednesday of a ceremony at Temple University where nearly 200 officers were promoted, three of whom have been accused of misconduct. (Courtesy of Philadelphia Police)
Courts & Law
The Philadelphia Tribune

Acting Philly police commissioner promotes officers accused of misconduct

Promotions are based on staffing needs and approval from the city’s Managing Director’s Office, said Capt. Sekou Kinebrew, a police spokesman, in an email.

7 years ago

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Wednesday that she is asking Nadler to move forward with drafting articles of impeachment against President Trump. (J. Scott Applewhite/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Nadler says committee vote on impeachment possible this week

But he won't commit to including the evidence of obstruction of justice in special counsel Robert Mueller’s report as part of the articles of impeachment.

7 years ago

This photo provided by the U.S. State Department, U.S. special representative for Iran, Brian Hook stands with Xiyue Wang in Zurich, Switzerland on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019.  In a trade conducted in Zurich, Iranian officials handed over Chinese-American graduate student Xiyue Wang, detained in Tehran since 2016, for scientist Massoud Soleimani, who had faced a federal trial in Georgia. (U.S. State Department via AP)
Courts & Law

Iran frees Chinese-American Princeton scholar for U.S.-held scientist

The prisoner exchange was a rare diplomatic breakthrough between Tehran and Washington after months of tensions.

7 years ago

Dr. Kim Phuc and composer Hannibal Lokumbe hug during a concert that includes Lokumbe's composition
Arts & Entertainment

A famous war photo of a Vietnamese girl inspired his music. At last, he performed it for her live

Hannibal Lokumbe first wrote “Children of the Fire” after seeing that photo from the Vietnam War. But 45 years later, this might be the most important performance of it yet.

7 years ago

Listen 1:29
Exterior of the Javits Center during the first day of New York Comic Con. New York City lawmakers are poised to adopt legislation requiring “bird-friendly” glass on all new construction. (Steve Luciano, File/AP Photo)
Urban Planning

NYC set to require ‘bird-friendly’ glass on new construction

NYC lawmakers are poised to adopt legislation requiring “bird-friendly” glass on all new construction to cut down on the thousands of birds who die flying into the buildings.

7 years ago

Washington Week and national political reporter for The Washington Post, Robert Costa speaks with Fresh Air's Dave Davies at WHYY.  (Miguel Martinez/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Robert Costa on political reporting, history in the making, and `bewilderment’ in the Capitol

The Washington Post reporter and host of `Washington Week’ offered a Philadelphia audience his take on Trump, Pelosi and power.

7 years ago

A sign indicates a store that accepts the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program or SNAP, the official name of the food stamp program. (File photo/The Columbus Dispatch/TNS)
Down the Shore
Politics & Policy

Shore congressman slams rule that will substantially limit federal food stamp program

A congressman representing the southern New Jersey shore is seeking to a resolution to reverse a new Trump administration rule that will limit the federal food stamp program.

7 years ago

Students protest against fossil fuels during a climate strike on Friday. The school district permitted them to leave school with an excused absence. (Joseph Staruski/The Notebook)
Community
The Notebook

Philly students join in national Climate Strike

Unlike the last strike, the District excused protesters' absences if they submitted notes from their parents.

7 years ago

A famous light show featuring dazzling lights dancing to music and pyrotechnics is back for 2019 after a two-year break. (Courtesy  of the Christmas Light Show)
Down the Shore
Community

Famous Shore ‘Christmas Light Show’ returns after two-year break

A famous light show featuring dazzling lights dancing to music and pyrotechnics is back for 2019 after a two-year break.

7 years ago

The ward leader plans to campaign as a progressive Democratic alternative in the district encompassing Center City and South and Southwest Philly.  (Courtesy of Nikil Saval and Sen. Larry Farnese)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Left-wing challenger Nikil Saval announces bid to unseat Pa. Sen. Larry Farnese

The ward leader plans to campaign as a progressive Democratic alternative in the district encompassing Center City and South and Southwest Philly.

7 years ago

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