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Postcards sent to presidents sit on display
Arts & Entertainment

After 21 years of ‘radical listening,’ the voice of the public is on view at Philly’s Free Library

For two decades, Sheryl Oring has taken dictation from the public by typing postcards to five White House administrations.

1 year ago

Listen 1:40
veterans painting in a studio
Health

Delaware veterans heal, connect and build community at new artistic pilot program

The new pilot program hopes to give veterans a creative outlet to express themselves and find purpose after leaving the military.

1 year ago

Listen 1:25
Joe Brake shooting a gun in a range
Community

Where you shop counts: How 4 Pa. companies stack up on gun violence prevention

Guns Down America released the “Business Must Act” campaign, grading 38 corporations’ in-store policies, corporate actions and political and lobbying contributions.

1 year ago

Listen 0:59
New Jersey community and labor groups
Politics & Policy

Community, labor groups want pledge from N.J. gubernatorial candidates to protect immigrants, workers from Trump’s policies

Nedia Morsy, the deputy director of Make the Road Action, said federal funding for vital programs that support working families are under attack.

1 year ago

Listen 1:38
Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington
Education

In 2nd State of Schools address, Philly superintendent says district is making progress, but more work is needed

The School District of Philadelphia reports some higher scores for third- through eighth-grade students, higher attendance and a lower dropout rate.

1 year ago

U.S. Park Police helicopter during search and rescue efforts
Community

What to know about the deadly collision between a passenger jet and Army helicopter

The collision occurred at around 9 p.m. Wednesday in one of the world's most tightly controlled airspaces, just over 3 miles south of the White House and U.S. Capitol.

1 year ago

scene of rescue efforts from across the river
Community
6abc

Members of Pennsylvania skating club, Delaware coach among Washington, D.C. plane crash victims

Reportedly, some of the victims skated with clubs in Philadelphia and Aston and at the University of Delaware. A Delaware coach is also among the victims.

1 year ago

Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania governor rolls out plan to fast-track and subsidize power plants, hydrogen projects

Shapiro's announcement comes a few days before he delivers his third budget proposal to lawmakers amid an energy crunch that threatens to raise electricity bills across Pa.

1 year ago

Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer
Politics & Policy

‘Manipulative’: Delaware state senators and Gov. Matt Meyer trade insults over port board nominees

Gov. Matt Meyer sent a letter to senators after he was inaugurated, withdrawing his predecessors’ names for the port board.

1 year ago

Listen 1:12
Search and rescue efforts around wreckage site
Community

Collision between helicopter and jetliner kills 67 in nation’s worst air disaster in a generation

Passengers on the flight included a group of figure skaters, their coaches and family who were returning from a camp that followed the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.

1 year ago

Chinatown during Lunar New Year Parade
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Lunar New Year, adult museum nights, African American Children’s Book Festival and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Jan. 30 - Feb. 2: "The Cher Show" in Del., Art Battle in Philly and South Jersey Pops are among weekend event highlights.

1 year ago

Listen 5:32
Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Legislative package seeks to increase affordable housing development in Philly

The bills are part of a broader effort to expand and protect affordable housing in the city amid an ongoing crisis.

1 year ago

Outside a Pennie office
Health

Pennsylvania health insurance advocates warn ACA premiums will spike in 2026 if Congress lets tax credits expire

Pennsylvania insurance officials say premium costs could rise, on average, by 82% with the loss of boosted tax credits in 2026.

1 year ago

Listen 1:24
Police disband the pro-Palestine encampment and make numerous arrests, Friday May 10, 2024, on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.
Politics & Policy

Trump executive orders take aim at antisemitism on college campuses, critical race theory

One plan calls for the deportation of noncitizens who attended pro-Palestinian protests, while another says federal money won't be used on the “indoctrination” of children.

1 year ago

Members of the FBI work on Orleans Street and Bourbon Street
Community

NFL confident in Super Bowl security plan in wake of New Orleans terror attack

The NFL’s security chief projected confidence as New Orleans prepares to host the Super Bowl in the aftermath of a terror attack that killed 14 people on New Year’s Day.

1 year ago

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