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Zhongxuan Chen and Omar Baig
Health

Philly medical students begin their health careers with a white coat and a box of Narcan

Thomas Jefferson University was among the first programs in Philly to distribute Narcan to all incoming medical students.

2 years ago

rendering of subway car
Urban Planning
6abc

Renderings of new SEPTA train cars for Market-Frankford Line revealed

The company, Hitachi Rail STS USA, will deliver the first 200 cars starting in 2029.

2 years ago

Residential street
Politics & Policy

Trump gunman’s hometown of Bethel Park reels after assassination attempt

The working-class town of about 30,000 just outside of Pittsburgh was rattled after learning the gunman came from their community.

2 years ago

Tsyon Brown is an apprentice teacher in the Freedom Schools Literacy Academy at Mary McLeod Bethune School in North Philadelphia. (Stephen Williams/WHYY)
Education

Philly’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy wants to build a national pipeline of Black teachers

The Freedom Schools Literacy Academy looks to address a gap in diversity among Philadelphia’s teachers.

2 years ago

Lieutenant Governor of Delaware Bethany Hall-Long had to revise campaign finance reports after questions arose over payments to her husband. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

‘Her corruption is astounding’: Hall-Long opponents in Delaware gubernatorial primary say state report shows she’s unfit for office

The lieutenant governor countered that the elections chief won’t refer the findings for prosecution, and said some conclusions are incorrect.

2 years ago

Listen 2:15
Kamala Harris speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ about humanitarian toll in Gaza

In her remarks, which came after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Harris also said she held an “unwavering commitment to Israel."

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Inside Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for private school vouchers

Shapiro, believed to be on Kamala Harris’ vice president shortlist, did not express public support for school vouchers until running for governor.

2 years ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Quetcy Lozada and Mayor Cherelle Parker meet with children and families at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Health

New Philadelphia law aims to bring in more federal dollars to children’s and cancer hospitals

The new law focuses on hospitals with high-volume Medicaid patient populations, like St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

2 years ago

Former President Barack Obama, with President Joe Biden and Bill Clinton, participates in a fundraising event with Stephen Colbert at Radio City Music Hall, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in New York
Politics & Policy

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

Harris already has secured the public support of a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, which begins Aug. 19 in Chicago.

2 years ago

Joey Horton at the obstacle course
Community

‘You’ll come close to death — but you won’t die’: Firefighters take on the toughest 2 minutes in sports in Chesco

Firefighters from near and far descended on Chester County for day one of the 2024 Northeast Regional Classic of the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series.

2 years ago

Listen 1:05
Window air conditioners in an building on Race Street
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

In Philly, demand is ‘overwhelming’ for Pa.’s LIHEAP air conditioner program

With more than a month left of the program, over a dozen county agencies have waitlists. “Demand is outrageous,” one official said.

2 years ago

Cars are parked on the sidewalk on Fletcher Street in Philadelphia’s East Kensington neighborhood.
Courts & Law

Philly sees 500% increase in sidewalk parking citations after increased PPA enforcement

The goal is to make sure Philadelphians don’t have to dodge parked cars on sidewalks and curb cuts.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
Lieutenant Governor of Delaware Bethany Hall-Long had to revise campaign finance reports after questions arose over payments to her husband. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

‘Incomplete, inconsistent, often inaccurate’: Report finds Del. Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long’s campaign reports broke the law

A former FBI chief issued a damning report, but the state elections chief says he won’t refer the gubernatorial candidate or her husband for criminal prosecution.

2 years ago

Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords speaks during a campaign event for Vice President Kamala Harris, Thursday, July 25, 2024 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Politics & Policy

Gabrielle Giffords stumps for Kamala Harris in Philadelphia

The former Democratic congresswoman, who was wounded in a 2011 shooting in Arizona, spoke about gun violence at the Salt & Light church in Southwest Philly.

2 years ago

Donald Trump smiling intensely
Courts & Law

Prosecutors urge judge not to toss out Trump’s hush money conviction, pushing back on immunity claim

The Manhattan DA's office said that the high court’s opinion “has no bearing” on the hush money case and does not support vacating the jury’s unanimous verdict.

2 years ago

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