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Courts & Law

Former Philly labor leader Johnny Doc found guilty of 70 counts of fraud and embezzlement

After a trial that lasted six weeks, a jury convicted Dougherty of most charges related to funds he stole from the union he once led.

2 years ago

Donald Trump speaks during a rally on Dec. 2, 2023.
Politics & Policy

Trump told supporters to ‘guard the vote’ in Philly. Here’s the phrase’s backstory and why it’s raising concern

Experts say the context primes Trump supporters to not only expect fraud in diverse Democratic cities next year, but to intervene to ensure Trump wins.

2 years ago

Liz Magill
Education
6abc

Penn’s president defends herself amid backlash following congressional testimony about antisemitism

Amid the growing controversy, there are more calls for her to resign or to be fired, and to reevaluate the Ivy League school's policies.

2 years ago

Trish D'Antonio at home with her Santa collection
Community
6abc

Over 500 pieces of Santa collectibles bring joy to a Delaware woman’s home

"He's always smiling, he brings joy to people, I just love Santa," said D'Antonio of Wilmington, Delaware.

2 years ago

Police on the scene of a partial train derailment
Community

CSX freight train partially derails in South Philadelphia, knocking down utility pole

No hazardous materials were found in the box cars.

2 years ago

A large menorah is seen in the foreground. In the background is Independence Mall
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Patti LaBelle, Philadelphia Rare Book Fair, dual Nutcrackers, and Hanukkah celebrations in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Dec. 7 - 10: Rare Book Fair in Philly, “Who’s Holiday” in N.J., and Winterthur seasonal events in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

Listen 5:42
Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace navigator Leticia Chaw, right, helps gather information for Jennifer Sanchez
Health

Delaware Valley sees first set of deadlines to pick 2024 health insurance during ACA open enrollment

ACA open enrollment period began Nov. 1. The marketplaces are open to people who do not get insurance coverage through their jobs or other programs.

2 years ago

Listen 1:10
The team of
The Pulse
Science

10 things to know about ‘The Pulse,’ the award-winning WHYY News health and science radio show

On any given week, “The Pulse” team is digging around for unique and fascinating health and science topics for the podcast. Here, they share a few fun facts.

2 years ago

Listen 2:43
Paul St. Pierre, left, and NJ Assemblyman Lou Greenwald, right, pose for a photo
Health

New Jersey has a new seizure first aid awareness law. A local teen helped make it happen

The legislation was inspired by 17-year-old Paul St. Pierre of Maple Shade.

2 years ago

Listen :59
A young man poses for a photo outdoors
Young, Unhoused and Unseen
Community

Heavy rain, floods, and heat: How climate change makes life tougher for unhoused people in the Philly area

Hundreds of people live outside in the Philly area. Data shows some of the weather conditions they deal with are becoming more extreme.

2 years ago

Listen 5:23
This still image provided by New Jersey State Comptroller Office shows a graphic from the NJ State Comptrollers Office report regarding a police training video.  An October 2021 police training seminar in New Jersey,  instructors made lewd comments about women, encouraged officers to pull people over for no reason and showed a photo of a monkey after discussing pulling over a 75-year-old Black man, according to a new state comptroller's report.”  (New Jersey State Comptroller Office via AP)
Community

Trainers at New Jersey police seminar disparaged women, made ‘inappropriate’ remarks, officials say

The six-day seminar in October 2021 was conducted by a New Jersey-based law enforcement training company called Street Cop.

2 years ago

 Republican presidential candidates (from left) former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley, and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, arrive on stage before a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NBC News Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County in Miami. A two-hour Republican presidential primary debate will start at 8 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Politics & Policy

How to watch the fourth Republican presidential debate and what to look for

The two-hour debate will start at 8 p.m. Eastern Time Wednesday in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and is airing across NewsNation's website and streaming channels.

2 years ago

Las Vegas Metro Police respond to a shooting reported on the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, campus, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, in Las Vegas.
Community

Police: Suspect dead amid reports of multiple victims in shooting at University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Police say a suspect has been found dead as officers responded Wednesday to a “confirmed active shooter” in a building at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

2 years ago

Jim Kenney speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Jim Kenney looks back on 8 years as Philadelphia mayor on WHYY’s ‘Studio 2’

“Some people just need to go away,” Kenney said when asked about his future plans for public life.

2 years ago

Listen 1:03
A raccoon on top of a trash can
Community
6abc

Health officials issue warning after 2 potentially rabid raccoon attacks near Princeton University

Rabies is a potentially fatal virus that can be prevented by avoiding contact with animals that may be rabid.

2 years ago

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