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Community

Philly to honor families and survivors during National Crime Victims Rights Week

Philly DA Larry Krasner activates multiple teams to make sure victims and their families know about all of the resources available to them.

1 year ago

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A University of Pennsylvania sign
Community

3 Penn students have had their international visas revoked

The Ivy League university says the termination is unrelated to on-campus protests in 2024.

1 year ago

a screengrab of the view from a camera
Science

Artificial intelligence to be used by SEPTA, PPA to catch drivers illegally parked in bus lanes

High-tech cameras will be mounted onto more than 150 buses and trolleys so the Philadelphia Parking Authority can identify and ticket vehicles illegally parked in bus lanes.

1 year ago

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A closeup of Philadelphia City Hall.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia courts offer post-trial counseling to help jurors cope with secondary trauma

The service will give jurors three counseling sessions if they feel troubled after rendering a verdict.

1 year ago

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a cargo ship in the water
Money

Answering your questions about President Trump’s vast new tariffs

It is often unclear what the president is trying to accomplish with his reciprocal tariffs, which adds to the uncertainty surrounding his trade wars.

1 year ago

The Philadelphia skyline is seen on a cloudy day
Health

Hundreds of public health jobs at risk in Philly after city loses federal grants

The Philadelphia Department of Public Health lost three COVID-19 era federal grants in what leadership described as a “fluid situation,” internal emails show.

1 year ago

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Captain Bergen posing for a photo
Community

Trenton, N.J. Fire Department appoints first woman fire captain in its history

The new fire captain wants to encourage girls and boys to consider becoming a firefighter.

1 year ago

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Kristy Carabello smiles
Health

Philly woman uses her experience with vestibular disorders to increase awareness and support for others

Vestibular disorders is a group of conditions that can include symptoms like dizziness, imbalance, vertigo and hearing loss.

1 year ago

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Rowhouses in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Community

With funding for Philly’s Built to Last program not in mayor’s budget proposal, supporters go to City Council for help

The “one-stop-shop” program that coordinates home repair, energy efficiency and solar for low-income homeowners could be at risk.

1 year ago

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Madinah Wilson-Anton speaks behind a podium
Education

‘A few bad actors’: Delaware lawmakers seek to strengthen school boards’ public accountability and transparency

Many of the bills were inspired by last year’s acrimonious Christina school board meetings attempting to remove the superintendent.

1 year ago

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The front door of the historic Church of the Assumption
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Historic Spring Garden church could be sold to highest bidder

The former Church of the Assumption has sat vacant for decades, and the building structure is considered unsafe by city regulators.

1 year ago

Thousands marched from City Hall to Independence Hall
Politics & Policy

‘Hands off’: Thousands rally in Philadelphia against Trump, Musk and federal cuts

Protesters marched from City Hall to Independence Hall voicing concerns about cuts to social services, immigration policies and human rights.

1 year ago

From left to right, Gene Sonn, Hector Nuñez, Tamara
Community

WHYY News’ Civic News Summit: 5 trends in civic news

Panelists from a range of different media organizations and platforms shared their insights and best practices about an ever-changing industry.

1 year ago

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a sign by the water reads FISHING ALLOWED
Science

Anglers to cast their lines during New Jersey’s opening day of trout season

New Jersey Fish and Wildlife stocked more than 180,000 rainbow trout in waterways across the state to kick off Saturday’s opening-day event.

1 year ago

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people in a circle at the event in the City Hall courtyard
Community

Philly group remembers gun violence victims through music

Hearing Philadelphia engages with families impacted by gun violence by offering music to help with healing.

1 year ago

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