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The Danish company Ørsted plans to place wind turbines like this 853-foot tall GE Haliade X-12 turbine in the Skipjack Wind Farm east of the Delaware’s southern beaches. (GE photo)
Community

Skyscrapers in the sea: Massive wind turbines planned off Delaware coast

The latest plans to harness the power of the wind feature massive sea skyscrapers installed east of the state’s beaches in the Skipjack Wind Farm.

7 years ago

An official Pennsylvania historical marker is unveiled at the Bethel Burying Ground, located under the site of Weccacoe Playground, in Queen Village, on Tuesday. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

As Mother Bethel burial ground gets historical marker, community reflects on those forgotten

The site, which lies beneath Weccacoe Playground in South Philadelphia, is considered one of the first independent cemeteries for free African Americans.

7 years ago

Megan Murphy, right in hat, embraces Cara Knoedler as Kenneth Wright wipes his eyes on the first anniversary of the mass shooting in Las Vegas. Behind them is the site of the shooting. (John Locher/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Las Vegas massacre anniversary sparks debate on gun control

Advocates say they're frustrated that more hasn't been done since 58 people died at a concert on the Las Vegas Strip, and that mass shootings keep happening nationwide.

7 years ago

Sweaters are strewn about at Forever 21 on Black Friday at the King of Prussia Mall. (Emily Cohen for WHYY)
Money

The new Fashion District store may fit into Forever 21’s post-bankruptcy plan

Four stores in the region will close. One thing the retailer might have considered: the condition of some of its locations.

7 years ago

Workers rally outside Temple University Hospital on Tuesday. (Nina Feldman/WHYY)
Health

Fearing a sale, nurses at Temple University Hospital want to protect their jobs

The workers’ top priority is adding successorship language to a contract. That would require any new owner to honor the union accord already in place.

7 years ago

Governor Phil Murphy on the one-year anniversary of the release of his economic vision plan at Rowan University on October 1, 2019. (Edwin J. Torres/Governor's Office)
Politics & Policy

Murphy calls for an expansion of N.J. film and TV tax credit

N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy thinks more tax incentives will mean more movies made in the Garden State.

7 years ago

Diane Duffin learns how to use a voting machine with the help of Michelle Montalvo of the City Commissioners Office. Duffin registered to vote for the first time after learning that a conviction did not prevent her from voting in Pennsylvania. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

‘Our voice still matters’: Philly looks to register people on probation and parole to vote

In Pa., people with felony convictions can vote following the completion of their sentence, even if they’re on probation or parole. But many don’t know it.

7 years ago

Sometimes you don’t know whether to laugh or cry. ('Clowns' via Shutterstock)
Science
The Conversation

The psychology behind why clowns creep us out

Hollywood has long exploited our deep ambivalence about clowns, and this fall’s film lineup is no different.

7 years ago

A cyclist rides down a bike lane in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

Philadelphia traffic deaths on the rise, despite Vision Zero promise

Two years ago, Philadelphia started a program that promised to eliminate traffic deaths by 2030. But is it working? Officials say it’s too soon to tell.

7 years ago

(Courtesy of Clean Ocean Action)
Down the Shore
Community

Shore town is first in N.J. to offer curbside ‘plastic film’ recycling

A Monmouth County coastal municipality is the first in New Jersey to offer curbside plastic film recycling. 

7 years ago

Renderings of a new mixed-use development at Broad and Lombard streets. The mid-century modern building is being sold to Goldenberg Group for $16.1 million, pending approval by City Council. (Courtesy of The Goldenberg Group)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

$150M mixed-use development planned for ex-health clinic at Broad and Lombard

The mid-century modern building, which is historically protected, is being sold to Goldenberg Group for $16.1 million, pending approval by City Council.

7 years ago

Donovan Sterling West (Provided/The Philadelphia Tribune)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

African American Chamber of Commerce of Pa., N.J. and Del. names new president

In about two weeks, entrepreneur Donovan Sterling West will take on a new role — as president of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Pa., N.J., and Del.

7 years ago

In this April 2, 2015, file photo, a forensic analyst removes a pair of underwear from an evidence bag for testing in a sexual assault case in the biology lab at the Houston Forensic Science Center in Houston, Texas. (Pat Sullivan/AP Photo, File)
Courts & Law

Finding justice for rape victims whose cases went unresolved

Delaware is working through a backlog of untested rape kits, some decades old. Advocates say it assures victims they’ll be believed if they come forward.

7 years ago

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 The sun sets behind the cross atop the dome of the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Keystone Crossroads
Community

As window for claims closes, Archdiocese of Philadelphia to pay $32M to abuse victims

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has offered over $32 million to victims of sexual abuse so far — a number that’s likely to go up.

7 years ago

(Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo, File)
Community

Poll: N.J. residents support reducing single-use plastic bags, but are reluctant to ban them

A new poll finds that New Jersey residents support cutting down on single-use plastic bags, but they get squeamish at the idea of a complete ban.

7 years ago

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