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The exterior of Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility as seen through a fence
Courts & Law

Philadelphia jail withheld insulin from a diabetic inmate who died, lawsuit says

The family of a former Philly jail inmate is suing the institution, saying officials there caused the death of a diabetic inmate by failing to provide insulin, other care.

1 year ago

Herbert Rice
Courts & Law

50 years after Philadelphia halted prison medical testing, families seek reparations

Thousands of people at Holmesburg Prison were exposed to painful skin tests, anesthesia-free surgery, harmful radiation and mind-altering drugs.

1 year ago

Dover welcome sign
Community

As Delaware’s homeless population rises, a new shelter looks to offer hope and healing in Dover

A Dover organization is set to open a new shelter by January 2025, providing vital support for women and children amid Delaware’s ongoing homelessness crisis.

1 year ago

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Voting booths are set up at a polling place in Newtown, Pa., Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
Politics & Policy

‘Crazy quilt of fever dreams’: Election lawsuits cost Philadelphia’s suburban counties more than $2.6 million

Delaware County Elections Director Jim Allen said “conspiracy fantasies” over the election are soaking up taxpayer money.

1 year ago

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Renée Mussai, who curated ''Mickaline Thomas: All About Love,'' gives a tour of the exhibit at the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Mickalene Thomas’ homecoming at the Barnes is ‘All About Love’

The internationally recognized artist from Camden has her first solo exhibition in the Philadelphia region.

1 year ago

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Kamala Harris speaks in front of Anderson Cooper
Politics & Policy

John Kelly said Trump wanted generals like Hitler’s. At a town hall in Delco, Harris says that’s a ‘911 call to the American people’

Trump's longest-serving chief of staff said the former president praised Hitler while in office. At a CNN town hall in Aston, Harris said Trump is a fascist.

1 year ago

This is an official Pennsylvania mail-in ballot in Pittsburgh
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania high court gives voters provisional option if their mail ballots get rejected

Pennsylvania’s highest court has ruled people whose mail ballots are rejected for not following technical procedures in state law can cast provisional ballots.

1 year ago

Kamala Harris orders food at Philadelphia's Famous 4th Street Delicatessen
Politics & Policy

VP Kamala Harris makes stop at Philadelphia’s Famous 4th Street Deli

Workers say the presidential candidate ordered a pastrami sandwich and potato pancakes at the corner deli that serves traditional Jewish food.

1 year ago

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Morning traffic moves along Interstate 76 in Philadelphia, Monday, March 29, 2021.
Weather

It’s been 25 days without rain in Philadelphia

Philadelphia County has seen just 25–50% of the normal precipitation for this time of year.

1 year ago

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Bell Avenue Elementary School building
Education

William Penn School District awarded $2.5M in state funding for building improvements

The money will go towards roof and ADA improvements at Bell Avenue Elementary and Penn Wood Middle Schools.

1 year ago

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Proposed 76ers arena rendering
Urban Planning

No more apartment tower in Sixers arena plans, but another could rise not far away

Councilmember Squilla, who controls the fate of the bill, says the original proposal was insulting to residents who couldn’t afford the rent.

1 year ago

Residents vote early
Politics & Policy

These are the 2 paths either Trump or Harris has to follow to become president

With seven states up for grabs, here are the likely scenarios that would put either candidate in the White House.

1 year ago

Scott Perry speaks, Janelle Stelson speaks, side by side photos
Politics & Policy

Pa. Rep. Scott Perry led a conservative House takeover. Now he’s in a tough race against a moderate Democrat

Perry is being challenged by Democrat Janelle Stelson, a former TV news anchor who is well-known in a House district that includes Harrisburg and its surrounding communities.

1 year ago

a sign for the Loysville Youth Development Center
Courts & Law

Lawsuits claim dozens of children were sexually abused inside Pennsylvania juvenile facilities

A law firm said Wednesday it filed claims on behalf of more than 60 people. More than 200 people have launched such cases since May.

1 year ago

Panel discussion
Politics & Policy

Sen. Casey, state and county officials discuss Black maternal health at Philly campaign stop

Casey joined Montgomery County Coroner Dr. Janine Darby and Pa. state Reps. Morgan Cephas and Gina Curry to discuss the cause behind the spike in Black Maternal mortality.

1 year ago

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