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Cory Booker speaks in front of a screen reading A FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOMS
Politics & Policy

Walz’s big night, influencers flexing clout, defining freedom. Takeaways from Day 3 of the DNC

The DNC also gave online influencers prominent speaking slots, a sign of their growing clout with younger voters.

2 years ago

Jon Polin and Rachel Goldberg speaking at the DNC
Politics & Policy

Parents of American held by Hamas appeal for hostages’ release during Democratic convention

Jon Polin and his wife, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, were greeted with an extended ovation and chants of “bring him home” by the thousands of Democratic delegates in Chicago.

2 years ago

Protesters in Chicago
Politics & Policy

Hundreds of protesters rally at park and train station on Democratic convention’s 3rd night

Pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations rallied Wednesday evening a half mile apart.

2 years ago

Crews clean up blocked-off streets in Kensington.
Urban Planning

There’s a homelessness crisis in the U.S. Plans to address it vary among mayors and mayoral candidates

Some new mayors, such as Philly's Cherelle Parker, are using a get-tough approach that the Supreme Court validated with a June ruling that allows bans on sleeping outside.

2 years ago

The exterior of George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Delaware County
Courts & Law

A Delco man was accidentally released from county prison. Officials did not realize until days later

Prison staff did not become aware of the “inappropriate release” until Aug. 15.

2 years ago

RFK Jr.
Politics & Policy

RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he’ll drop independent presidential bid and support Trump

Kennedy will give a speech in Phoenix, hours before Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in neighboring Glendale.

2 years ago

Cornel West speaking at a rally
Politics & Policy

Democrats get a third-party hopeful knocked off Pennsylvania ballot, as Cornel West tries to get on

A Commonwealth Court ruled that the paperwork filed by the Party for Socialism and Liberation for their presidential candidate, Claudia De la Cruz, was fatally flawed.

2 years ago

Rep. Bill Bascrell speaks from a podium
Politics & Policy

Bill Pascrell Jr., long-time New Jersey congressman, dies at 87

New Jersey Democratic Rep. Bill Pascrell Jr., a 14-term incumbent and a fixture in his hometown of Paterson for more than four decades, has died.

2 years ago

Kamala Harris and Tim Walz
Politics & Policy

Tim Walz and Bill Clinton headline the Democratic National Convention’s third day

Convention organizers dubbed the theme for Wednesday “a fight for our freedoms,” a nod to the concept around which Harris has organized her campaign.

2 years ago

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during the Libertarian National Convention at the Washington Hilton in Washington, May 24, 2024.
Politics & Policy

RFK Jr. showed up late to court in Pa. It could cost him a spot on the ballot

A pair of voters from Dauphin and Philadelphia counties argue Robert F. Kennedy Jr. misrepresented his residency and failed to meet signature requirements.

2 years ago

Listen 0:59
Jeffrey “Jazzy” Whiteside
Community

Golf, cornhole and bocce: This Camden County program uses sports to support people in addiction recovery

The REAL Sports program offers year-round events with sports like golf, softball, cornhole, bocce ball and, soon, pickleball.

2 years ago

Listen 1:39
Farmer Jennie Love and WHYY senior climate reporter Susan Phillips walk outside
Science

Climate Fixers: Native plants, no mow and DIY fertilizer in Roxborough

At Love ‘N Fresh Flowers in Northwest Philadelphia, Jennie Love teaches the benefits of native plants and DIY fertilizer. All you need are weeds and a bucket!

2 years ago

A pedestrian crossing sign by the side of Roosevelt Boulevard.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘It doesn’t feel safe’: Philly advocates say report misrepresents pedestrian safety in the city

New research from Forbes puts Philly at the top of a list for pedestrian safety. Advocates say the numbers don’t tell the whole story.

2 years ago

Listen 1:11
Bartram’s Garden
Science

Bartram’s Garden resumes fishing over a month after toxic chemical leaked onto trail

After over a month of waiting, fishing activities have resumed at Bartram’s Garden. But a portion of the trail remains closed.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
Tony Watlington reading to a group of students
Education

5 things to know before Philly students head back to school Monday

Philly Superintendent Tony Watlington discussed the latest on year-round schools, early dismissals, A/C, teacher and staff updates, school safety plans and curriculum changes.

2 years ago

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