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City Commissioner Seth Bluestein discussed the city's new satellite offices, which he hopes makes Philadelphia residents
Community

Philadelphia residents discuss concerns about voting during WHYY’s latest Bridging Blocks event

Some residents cite a lack of trust in elected officials as a reason for historically low voter turnout rates in Philadelphia.

1 year ago

Houses in West Philadelphia's Wynnefield neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Council on track to pass bill barring Philly landlords from ‘price-fixing’ rents

The measure gives the city the ability to sue violators on behalf of tenants.

1 year ago

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lead pipe
Urban Planning

Philadelphia releases lead pipe inventory: Much of the city left undetermined

The Philadelphia Water Department shared a public inventory of the city’s lead pipes. The material of service lines connecting hundreds of thousands of properties is unknown.

1 year ago

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James Ballinghoff speaks
Courts & Law
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Driver surrenders to police, accused of hitting 3 nurses outside Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Penn Medicine says one nurse is hospitalized in critical condition. Two others received treatment for their injuries.

1 year ago

Construction laborer Myrtle Wilson
Community

What’s behind the widening gender wage gap in the U.S.?

The first widening of the gender wage in 20 years is the latest indication that many women have paid a price for leaving the workforce at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

1 year ago

Blue Jackets' Johnny Gaudreau's family
Community

For Johnny and Matthew: Blue Jackets play their home opener with Gaudreaus in mind

Emotions ran high in Columbus Tuesday night, when the Blue Jackets paid tribute to their star and his late brother Matthew at their home opener against the Florida Panthers.

1 year ago

Casey and McCormick at the debate
Politics & Policy

More sparks fly as Pennsylvania’s Senate candidates go on offensive in second debate

Much like the race, the debate was heated as the candidates sparred over the issues and each other’s character and fitness to serve.

1 year ago

Staff of Penn Medicine’s mobile mammography unit demonstrate how patients receive a mammogram on Oct. 22, 2021 in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

As FDA requires national breast density notification, Delaware Valley women say more counseling is needed

As of September 10, all mammogram centers and providers are required to inform patients if they have dense breast tissue, which can make screening more difficult.

1 year ago

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Green party candidate Robin Brownfield (left), Republican party candidate Teddy Liddell (middle) and Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross (right).
Politics & Policy

What voters need to know about New Jersey’s 1st District candidates: Teddy Liddell, Donald Norcross, Robin Brownfield

The Green Party’s Robin Brownfield and Republican Teddy Liddell are challenging Democratic incumbent Donald Norcross, who is seeking a sixth Congressional term.

1 year ago

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police car
Community

Jenkintown Police Benevolent Association issues vote of ‘no confidence’ in police chief

Borough officials are defending the police chief as Jenkintown explores dismantling its police department to cut costs.

1 year ago

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Pennsylvania state Capitol building
Courts & Law

Pa. Gov. signs bill aimed at protecting federal judges

Gov. Shapiro signed legislation prohibiting the release of personal information about federal judges if it is aimed at causing harm.

1 year ago

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a redacted email
Politics & Policy

‘Right to know’: Progressives hope next Delaware governor will push for more government transparency

Open government advocates say a new governor and potentially more progressive lawmakers would provide a unique opportunity for more transparency.

1 year ago

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First lady Jill Biden joins volunteers at PSEA phone bank in West Chester, Pa., Oct. 15, 2024 (Amanda Fitzpatrick/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

First lady Jill Biden calls educators to rally Harris-Walz vote in Philly suburbs

The first lady joined a phone bank to gain support for educators and greeted supporters at Montgomery County Community College.

1 year ago

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James Ballinghoff speaks
Community

Philadelphia police issue arrest warrant for driver accused of hitting 3 nurses at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Philadelphia police and the district attorney’s office say they’ve identified the driver who struck nurses and a gunshot victim Oct. 12 outside Penn Presbyterian.

1 year ago

Group looks at the results of a poll on a TV
Community

6 key takeaways from the latest poll on Latino voters in battleground states

More than 70% of Latino voters in battleground states plan to vote in this election, according to the survey.

1 year ago

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