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McKenna Shuster is visible through a window working in her house at twilight.
Health

U.S. health officials drop 5-day isolation time for COVID-19

The CDC changed its guidance, saying that people can return to regular activities if their symptoms are mild and improving and it's been a day since they've had a fever.

2 years ago

Phillies Dollar Dog Night
Community
6abc

Fan starts petition to bring back ‘Dollar Dog Night’ after Phillies replace hot dog deal

Longtime Phillies fan Christian McGovern started a Change.org petition online in hopes the popular hot dog deal will be reinstated.

2 years ago

Daniel Gwynn headshot
Courts & Law

Philadelphia man exonerated after spending nearly 30 years on death row

The exoneration was requested by the city District Attorney’s Office, ending a years-long push by Gwynn's lawyers.

2 years ago

Lottery drawing in the state house
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Ballot order is critical for candidates. In Pa., it’s determined by luck

In Pennsylvania, ballot order is determined with assistance from coffee cans, leather bags, and chip containers.

2 years ago

People in an audience raise their hands
Community

Bridging Blocks event unearths the impact of Philly’s Mummers

The significance of Philadelphia’s Mummers tradition was the focal point of a WHYY News and Free Library of Philadelphia community discussion.

2 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Money

Businesses give thumbs down to N.J. governor’s proposed transit fee

A top Jersey economist says the governor’s corporate transit fee proposal could hurt the state’s business climate. Business groups agree.

2 years ago

Listen 1:17
People holding up signs in City COuncil
Community

Medical deportation is now unlawful in Philadelphia, but what could implementation look like?

In March, Philadelphia hospitals must begin to follow new guidance. Medical repatriation, or deportations, are not allowed. Here’s what that means.

2 years ago

Listen 1:48
Flooding on Columbus Blvd.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Philly closes out ‘another warm winter’

Philly winters have been trending warmer. El Niño made this winter one of the city’s warmest and wettest on record.

2 years ago

Listen 0:52
Jessie Shapiro speaks into a microphone in front of protesters at the School District of Philadelphia
Education

Philly teachers say they are penalized when they take sick days; now thousands demand a change to the district’s policy

Members of the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, organized by the Caucus of Working Educators, are petitioning for an end to the district's controversial sick leave policy.

2 years ago

Listen 1:32
Life sized blooms that look like something out of a Dr. Seuss novel stand tall along the promenade at the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show in the Pa. Convention Center
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Flower Show, ‘Girl From The North Country’ and East Passyunk Restaurant Week in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 29 - March 3: Philadelphia Comic-Con, “Fiddler On the Roof” in N.J. and “The Little Mermaid” in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

Listen 5:26
Mayor Cherelle Parker speaks at a podium.
Education

‘The full loaf, not just crumbs’: Mayor Parker says more state funding needed to enact year-round Philly schools plan

Parker outlined her vision for Philly's schools to the city's business leaders at the annual Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

2 years ago

Listen 1:27
President Joe Biden (second from the right) looks over the southern border, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, in Brownsville, Texas. Walking with Biden are from l-r., Peter Flores, Deputy Commissioner, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Jason Owens, Chief, U.S. Border Patrol and Gloria Chavez, Sector Chief, U.S. Border Patrol.
Politics & Policy

Biden and Trump both arrive at U.S.-Mexico border highlighting immigration as a major election issue

It’s a sign of how central immigration has become in the 2024 campaign.

2 years ago

Screenshot of surveillance video showing escaped prisoner Alleem Borden
Courts & Law
6abc

Escaped Philadelphia prisoner Alleem Borden arrested, U.S. Marshals say

He was taken into custody in Cambria County, in western Pennsylvania. He was initially arrested on Sunday for allegedly stealing a car from a delivery driver on Thursday.

2 years ago

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., departs a news conference, joined by Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, left, and Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, after they discussed President Joe Biden for his policies at the Mexican border during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024.
Politics & Policy

The House approves a short-term extension to avoid a shutdown. Senators are up next to vote

The Senate is expected to vote on the bill later in the day. The short-term extension is the fourth in recent months.

2 years ago

Phillies Dollar Dog Night
Community

Bye bye, dollar dogs: Phillies will replace ‘Dollar Dog Night’ with new ‘BOGO’ nights

The change comes after a "Dollar Dog Night" in 2023 turned into a food fight.

2 years ago

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