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Tamaqua School Board candidate Tom Bartasavage, a supporter of the gun policy, won election Tuesday. Here pictured standing outside a polling location at the Hometown Armory on Nov. 5, 2019. (Matt Smith for Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Supporters of arming teachers in classrooms claim victory in board election

The school board election in Tamaqua was framed as a referendum on its controversial gun policy, which would be a first in the state.

7 years ago

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney was elected to another term Tuesday. He joined supporters at IATSE Local 8 in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Mayor Jim Kenney Part II: What’s next for Philly under his watch?

Gun violence, poverty, police turmoil — and maybe a recession. Philly’s next four years hold plenty of challenges.

7 years ago

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Politics & Policy

2019 New Jersey general election results

The polls have closed in New Jersey. Check here for live updates on election results.

7 years ago

Stickers are placed out for voters at a polling place on Nov. 6, 2018. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

2019 Pennsylvania general election results

The polls have closed in Pennsylvania. Check here for live updates on election results.

7 years ago

There were lots of demonstrations of the new Philly voting machines, but not everyone got a chance to try them before Election Day. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Twitchy touchscreens, tiny font, button confusion: Did Philly’s new voting machines pass their test?

From twitchy touchscreens to tiny fonts, the city’s new devices ran into some issues, but most voters found them easy to use.

7 years ago

The 215-foot-long cruise ship American Glory slips below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean off the Delaware coast on Monday. The ship will join hundreds of subway cars and other items to become part of the Redbird Inshore Artificial Reef. (Courtesy Chris Ragni)
Community

215-foot-long cruise ship sinks off Del. coast, the latest addition to underwater reef

The American Glory is the latest addition to the reef off the Delaware coast. The vessel will soon become a destination for fish (and fishing enthusiasts).

7 years ago

The East Point Lighthouse was built in 1849 where the Maurice River meets the Delaware Bay. (Bill Barlow for WHYY)
Down the Shore
Community

Work begins to shore up vulnerable N.J. lighthouse

Cumberland County’s East Point Lighthouse – the second oldest in the state – is in danger of suffering irreparable damage due to years of shoreline erosion.

7 years ago

Elaine Paul Schaefer (left center), Christine Reuther, and Monica Taylor celebrate their historic win for the three open seats on the Delaware County Council. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)

Jennifer Lynn election newscasts November 5, 2019

7 years ago

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Damage on the Monmouth Jet Center property last Friday. (Courtesy of Jan Humphreys)
Down the Shore
Community

NWS: Straight-line winds, not a tornado, ripped through Shore town

The National Weather Service confirmed Monday that the damage in Monmouth County's Wall Township was due to straight-line winds. 

7 years ago

In this Friday, June 15, 2018 file photo, UnitedHealthcare cards and forms are shown in Doral, Fla. (Wilfredo Lee/AP Photo)
Health

Pa. Insurance Department fines UnitedHealthCare for failing to cover mental health, substance abuse claims

United failed to accurately calculate peoples’ total out-of-pocket costs, delayed payment and delayed responses to complaints, said Insurance Commissioner Jessica Altman.

7 years ago

Shown is a paper ballot during a demonstration of the ExpressVote XL voting machine at the Reading Terminal Market in Philadelphia, Thursday, June 13, 2019. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Community

Election Day 2019: Some issues with Philly’s new voting machines; will Delco flip?

From Pennsylvania’s controversial new voting machines to all 80 seats open in New Jersey’s General Assembly — here’s what you need to know for today.

7 years ago

A basket of crabs caught on the Delaware bayshore. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science

New funding to study microplastic pollution effect on Delaware Bay blue crabs

Blue crabs are a key species in aquatic life in the Delaware Bay. University of Delaware researchers will study how they’re affected by microplastics.

7 years ago

People walk by the Pennsylvania Judicial Center Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, at the state Capitol in Harrisburg.
Politics & Policy

State Supreme Court confirms, Marsy’s Law votes won’t be certified

Voters can cast ballots on the proposed amendment, but the state won’t do an official count until courts decide whether the victims’ rights proposal is constitutional.

7 years ago

T.M. Pierce School in North Philadelphia (Avi Wolfman-Arent/WHYY)
Education

Anger, confusion reign at North Philly school plagued by asbestos

District officials thought they had a plan to deal with exposed asbestos at a North Philly school — until parents rose up against it.

7 years ago

Amanda Thomashow was the first person to file a Title IX complaint against Larry Nassar in 2014 after he assaulted her during a medical exam. The claim was investigated by the university but dismissed as a routine medical procedure. (Nina Feldman/WHYY)
Community

New Philly-based commission wants to learn from mishandling of Larry Nassar cases

A new commission of experts lead by Philly-based CHILD USA seeks to prevent future child sexual abuse in sports by holding institutions accountable.

7 years ago

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