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A closeup of Jerry Jordan
Education

After 37 years, Philly teachers union president Jerry Jordan is stepping down

Jordan joined the union in 1987, and has served as president since 2008.

1 year ago

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Snowy streets are seen in Philadelphia
Weather
6abc

Snow made worse by sub-freezing temps across Delaware Valley

Air temperatures will be in the teens first thing Wednesday morning, but wind chills will be in the single digits.

1 year ago

Father feeding his baby daughter
Health

N.J. congressman wants the FDA to inspect baby food and infant formula

N.J. Congressman Frank Pallone unveils a plan to have mandatory testing and inspections of all baby food and formula.

1 year ago

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Bill England poses for a photo.
Urban Planning

What to do with aging facilities? Cheltenham Township has a multimillion dollar problem to solve

Township officials are weighing four potential plans to address aging buildings and infrastructure. Residents have varying opinions on the undertaking.

1 year ago

Listen 1:20
Bessie Lee Cappell smiles as she poses for a photo, some of her products displayed before her.
Community

North Philly baby product manufacturer ramps up production, seeks design patents

North Philly native Bessie Lee Cappell plans to double down on making baby products for busy parents and is moving forward with design patents after winning a microgrant.

1 year ago

Listen 1:13
A close-up of measles germs
Health
6abc

9th case of measles confirmed in Philadelphia as city organizes vaccination opportunities

Measles symptoms include fever, runny nose, cough, and puffy eyes, followed by a rash.

1 year ago

Asantewaa Nkrumah-Ture stands inside a dining room
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Landlord’s brother charged in connection to illegal eviction attempt in West Philly

The charges stem from an extraordinary ordeal marked by violent threats, visits from police and frayed nerves.

1 year ago

Listen 1:00
Republican presidential candidate former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley gestures to the audience as she concludes a speech at a caucus night party at the Marriott Hotel in West Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Nikki Haley says she won’t debate Ron DeSantis in New Hampshire unless Donald Trump participates

Her comment on Tuesday came a day after the all-important Iowa caucuses, in which Trump marked a wide margin of victory over both Haley and DeSantis.

1 year ago

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Education

Former Penn interim president Claire Fagin, 1st woman to lead an Ivy League institution, dies at 97

Fagin, longtime dean of the university's school of nursing, served as interim president of the University of Pennsylvania from July 1993 through June 1994.

1 year ago

A close-up photo of Tony B. Watlington Sr. speaking.
Education

From teacher shortages to funding, Philly superintendent discusses district’s current challenges in one-on-one interview with WHYY News

During an interview with WHYY News on MLK's legacy in education, Superintendent Watlington discusses what challenges the district currently faces.

1 year ago

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A photo displayed on a video monitor in Union,N.J., Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 shows a burning cargo ship in Newark N.J. on July 5, 2023.
Courts & Law

Hose kink in smoky darkness disoriented firefighter in ship blaze that killed 2 colleagues

The hearing is to continue through Thursday.

1 year ago

A person crossing the street in front of Philadelphia City Hall with snow on the ground.
Weather

Snow cleanup underway in Philly region after long drought

Highway agencies around the region are working to remove the snow and ice from the roadways to keep them passable for drivers.

1 year ago

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., departs the Senate floor in the Capitol, Sept. 28, 2023, in Washington
Courts & Law

Sen. Bob Menendez and wife seek separate trials on bribery charges

The New Jersey Democrat and his wife, Nadine, were each charged in the fall with aiding three New Jersey businessmen in return for cash, gold bars and a luxury car.

1 year ago

In this courtroom sketch, prospective jurors file into the courtroom as Donald Trump (third left) stands surrounded by his defense team. Alina Habba (fourth left) Trump's lead defense attorney, stands beside him. E. Jean Carroll (background second from right) stands with her attorney Roberta Kaplan, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, in New York.
Courts & Law

Jury picked to decide how much Donald Trump owes in defamation trial

This defamation trial is only to set a penalty, if any, for comments Trump made about Carroll while he was president.

1 year ago

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce walks off the field
Community

Eagles center Jason Kelce intends to retire after 13 NFL seasons, AP sources say

“He’s a legend in the city. Really in the league,” Eagles QB Jalen Hurts said. “He’ll forever have a special place in my heart.”

1 year ago

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