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Education

Program places cameras on Philly buses to record motorists who illegally pass

Each year, there are about 43 million such violations nationwide, according to a 2024 survey by the National Association of State Directors of Pupil Transportation Services.

2 months ago

Listen 0:57
Temple Campus
Community

More Temple student visas have been revoked as the university says it’s feeling the effects of federal funding cuts

“News of these revocations is unsettling not just for the impacted individuals but for our entire community,” University President John Fry said.

2 months ago

Listen 0:47
Port of Wilmington
Politics & Policy

Delaware senators reject 2 of Gov. Meyer’s port board nominees as unfit in latest fight for control

After blocking the nominees, lawmakers also reestablished a task force to monitor the port expansion project and report back monthly.

2 months ago

Listen 0:53
A closeup of a Wawa sign
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Wawa is shrinking its Philadelphia convenience store footprint, closing 2 more locations

Wawa officials reviewed their portfolio of stores for performance and decided to shut down two in Northeast Philly.

2 months ago

Listen 0:44
People walk on campus at Harvard University
Education

A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administration

The Trump administration has increasingly used funding cuts as a tool to influence campus policies to comply with his political agenda.

2 months ago

Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Community

Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito is stepping down

Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito shared the announcement with staff Monday. Greg Williams, of parent company Prospect Medical Holdings, will assume his role in the interim.

2 months ago

Listen 0:44
a combination photo of Patrick Dugan and Larry Krasner
Politics & Policy

Challenger in district attorney race Dugan drops out of planned candidates forum at WHYY

Larry Krasner and former Judge Patrick Dugan were invited to face off in the April 22 debate hosted by the Committee of Seventy, WHYY News and the Philadelphia Bar Association

2 months ago

Listen 5:17
A badge for New Castle County Police
Courts & Law

Delaware cop charged with assault at ‘Beer Olympics’ party. Lawsuit says outburst was homophobic violence

Police arrested the veteran New Castle County officer in August. Now a lawsuit claims the victim's sexual orientation precipitated the attack.

2 months ago

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Cody Balmer escorted by an officer
Community

Officials investigate why Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s home was set on fire

Investigators are digging into Cody Balmer’s background after, authorities say, he scaled a security fence in the night and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion.

2 months ago

Carol Ferguson (left) and Jim Smith pose for a photo at a Post Polio Network event
Health

70 years after the first polio vaccine was licensed, Philly-area survivors stress importance of continued vaccination

Dr. Jonas Salk is credited with creating the first polio vaccine at the University of Pittsburgh. The government licensed the shot in 1955 for its safety and efficacy.

2 months ago

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Traci Manza Murphy
Community

‘We’re scrambling.’ Delaware gun violence prevention group losing federal funding

Coalition for a Safer Delaware will feel the pinch of federal funding cuts for gun violence intervention and community programs.

2 months ago

Listen 1:03
Jessica Beard's research team sitting
Community

2 Philadelphia researchers concerned with losing federal dollars for gun violence prevention

President Donald Trump proposed cuts to gun violence research that some experts say could cost lives.

2 months ago

Listen 0:59
Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Health

Upper Darby to ditch Crozer Health ambulance services amid staffing woes

STAT Medical Transport has agreed to provide two paramedic units to cover Upper Darby. The start date has yet to be determined.

2 months ago

Listen 0:55
9GSN staff teams from high schools
Education

A program for ninth-graders in Philly schools helps boost graduation rates

Philly high school graduation rates sit below the national average. The program 9th Grade On-Track ensures participating students have a staff member to mentor them.

2 months ago

Philadelphia Union mascot, Phang, (right) mimics City Councilmember Isaiah Thomas during a press conference
Community

Philly leaders say 2026 plans are on track, but SEPTA’s funding crisis could derail them

Panelists spoke optimistically of an economically fruitful 2026 but one dark cloud hung over the hearing: looming cuts to Philly’s public transportation system.

2 months ago

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