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Researcher Melissa Sullivan uses an infrared FLIR camera to determine if methane is leaking from a well site. (Susan Phillips/StateImpact Pennsylvania)
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Methane hearing draws concern over state rules, talk of promising new technology

While Pennsylvania officials weigh how to regulate emissions from natural gas well sites, a panel of state senators heard how leak detection technology is creating more jobs.

8 years ago

PReP provides a 92 percent chance of preventing HIV. (Britta Pedersen/Associated Press)
Health

To curb spread of HIV, Episcopal Hospital starts people on PReP in emergency room

The recent spike in HIV among people in Philadelphia who use injection drugs has prompted new steps to stop the virus’ spread.

8 years ago

Penn Book Center, an independent book store on 34th Street in University City, is scheduled to close in May. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Writers’ petition calls on university to save Penn Book Center, a ‘watering hole for the mind’

Throughout this week, Penn Book Center supporters are marching daily from the University City campus to the bookstore — just one block away.

8 years ago

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Thaashae Reingoud (center) takes notes as her son, Amir, sits on her lap at the
Health

Black birth workers help moms struggling when — and after — the baby is born

Local workshops focused on birth trauma and birth-worker training address some women’s desires for alternative, and better, experiences.

8 years ago

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Berks County, with the city of Reading, Pa. at its heart, has become a statewide leader in civil asset forfeiture. (Matt Smith for Keystone Crossroads)
Keystone Crossroads
Courts & Law

Cash grab: As asset forfeiture quietly expands across Pa., abuses follow

As counties have scaled up the practice to fund local police, our investigation found that seemingly innocent people are getting caught in the rush for cash.

8 years ago

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Dr. Stephanie Bonne is director of surveillance for New Jersey's Center on Gun Violence Research. She answered questions from the audience during the center's first conference at Rutgers University in New Brunswick. (Ximena Conde/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J. Center on Gun Violence Research wants ‘all hands on deck’ approach to stem shootings

Researchers say addressing gun violence will take time, but starts with better data.

8 years ago

Trenton Police
Courts & Law

Trenton cop, former officer arrested by FBI after alleged assaults

Discrepancy between surveillance, bodycam footage and officer reports is foundation for arrest of Trenton cop, former officer.

8 years ago

Attorney Jeff Anderson, left, survivor and advocate Birdie Farrell, right, hold a press conference to release the names of more than 130 Boy Scout leaders who worked in New York and were named in Boy Scouts of America (BSA)
Courts & Law

Attorneys release names of Boy Scout leaders accused of sexual abuse in New Jersey

Attorneys released the names of Boy Scout leaders accused of molestation in N.J. and called on Gov. Murphy to sign a measure expanding the civil statute of limitations.

8 years ago

A sweetened beverage tax sign is seen below a row of Coca Cola bottles
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Big Soda complies with new Philly law to reveal $604K in election spending

The American Beverage Association has complied with city regulations and disclosed its donors for $604,000 in city election spending. It all came from beverage companies.

8 years ago

Hali Flickinger, left, of Spring Grove, York County, competes for the U.S. in a semifinal of the women's 200-meter butterfly at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Flickinger placed seventh in the event’s final heat. (David J. Phillip/AP Photo)
Money
PA Post

Pa. bill proposes tax break for Olympians

Pa. would join the group of states with similar income tax exemptions already in place.

8 years ago

Bill Cosby arrives for his sentencing hearing
Courts & Law

Bill Cosby fighting $1M a month legal bill in arbitration

Cosby accused the firm in a petition of elder abuse and "egregious" billing practices, and of fraud for representing both him and AIG, whom he's also fighting court.

8 years ago

Former vice president Joe Biden talks with officials after speaking at a rally in support of striking Stop & Shop workers in Boston, Thursday, April 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Biden to enter 2020 race Thursday; Rendell, other Philly donors ready to help

Former Vice President Joe Biden is expected to enter the 2020 presidential race Thursday. Top Philadelphia Democrats, including former Gov. Ed Rendell will throw a fundraiser.

8 years ago

Democratic Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam Jr. speaks at an event in Atlantic City N.J. on Tuesday April 23, 2019, at which state officials said New Jersey's takeover of Atlantic City will remain in place for the full five-year term envisioned by former Republican Gov. Chris Christie when it began in 2016. (Wayne Parry/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

New Jersey’s takeover of Atlantic City to last full 5 years

The timetable laid out Tuesday by Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver would keep the takeover in place through 2021.

8 years ago

Geoffrey S. Berman, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks during a news conference announcing charges against Rochester Drug Co-Operative Laurence Doud III, Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in New York. The former head of a drug distributor has been indicted on what federal prosecutors say are the first-ever criminal charges against a drug company executive stemming from the opioid crisis. (Mary Altaffer/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Feds: Ex-CEO is first drug exec indicted in opioid crisis

The indictment alleges former Rochester Drug Co-Operative CEO Laurence Doud III ordered subordinates to ignore red flags about pharmacy customers to maximize company revenue.

8 years ago

More than 30 candidates for Philadelphia City Council and hundreds of voters converge at WHYY for a
Politics & Policy

To help choose from a crowded field, Philly voters pack WHYY to question council hopefuls

WHYY and a host of partners sponsored a speed-dating style event to help voters when they hit the ballot box on May 21.

8 years ago

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