Archives: Articles
As Hahnemann empties out, owner seeks bids for St. Christopher’s
Hahnemann University Hospital is making progress with its closure plans. Its owner was in U.S. Bankruptcy Court Friday setting bid procedures to sell St. Christopher’s.
7 years ago
Listen 0:52Pa. AG Shapiro works to drum up support for gun tracking among police, sellers
Pennsylvania's attorney general is trying to convince firearms dealers and police precincts around the commonwealth to do a more effective job tracking guns.
7 years ago
SEPTA’s solar-powered train signals expected to improve safety in severe weather
With the new solar technology, SEPTA train engineers should be able to keep Regional Rail lines running safely when the main energy grid goes down.
7 years ago
PSEG plans to power down all but three natural-gas power plants
Company indicates that making the closeouts a done deal by 2046 is critical to goal of reducing climate-warming emissions to net zero by 2050.
7 years ago
Philadelphia Housing Authority moves to demolish one of its last surviving towers
One of Philly’s last surviving public housing towers is moving towards demolition. Many tenants say the time is right.
7 years ago
Firefighters rescue N.J. boardwalk water park worker overcome by chlorine fumes
Firefighters rescued a Wildwood boardwalk water park employee who was overcome by chlorine gas Thursday.
7 years ago
Key Shore bridge connecting 2 towns finally reopens; no toll through Monday
The Townsends Inlet Bridge reopened at 6 p.m. Thursday.
7 years ago
‘Mud Row’ tells the story of black history in West Chester’s east end
Award-winning playwright Dominique Morisseau chooses West Chester’s east end for a play about gentrification.
7 years ago
Listen 2:59After promising increased transparency, Philadelphia is redacting police complaint records
The city says the change is necessary to protect officers' identities — and lets it keep up the pace of publishing despite a staff shortage.
7 years ago
‘You deserve better’: How a class on healthy relationships changed her life
Kyleah Smith, 20, reflects on how a class helped her realize healthy relationships are possible in this essay for Philly Audio Diaries.
7 years ago
Listen 5:03Philly vets update ‘King Lear’ for modern knights
In West Philadelphia's annual Shakespeare in Clark Park adaptation, Lear's knights are played by four veterans and given a slightly bigger role.
7 years ago
Listen 2:52‘Someone will call you’: Hahnemann employees report obstacles in finding new work
A “Hire Hahnemann” job fair Thursday brought about 190 employers to the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Not all pay as well as the hospital.
7 years ago
Cosby accuser Janice Dickinson says deal brings some justice
Model and TV personality Janice Dickinson called a settlement in her defamation lawsuit against the now imprisoned Bill Cosby a victory that brings a measure of justice.
7 years ago
Dog dies of heat stroke, Delaware woman charged with animal cruelty
Delaware’s Office of Animal Welfare warns pet owners of heat dangers, after dog died when left outside last week. A Milford woman has been charged.
7 years ago
New Jersey bans employers from requiring salary history from applicants
People seeking jobs in New Jersey will no longer be required to divulge their salary history during the application process.
7 years ago














