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Philadelphia Flyers' goaltender Carter Hart in action during an NHL hockey game against the Colorado Avalanche, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law

Flyers’ goaltender Carter Hart among NHL players charged with sexual assault in a 2018 case in Canada, their lawyers say

Lawyers representing Hart, McLeod and Dube say each player has been charged by police in London, Ontario.

2 years ago

An artist rendering of the new domed indoor sports complex at Cape May Airport
Urban Planning

A domed indoor sports complex is coming to Cape May Airport

The Delaware River and Bay Authority Commission approved plans for an 80,000-square-foot domed indoor sports complex.

2 years ago

Listen 0:53
Chester City Hall at East 4th Street and Avenue of the States. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Pa. Supreme Court grants receiver ability to strip Chester city officials of administrative power, ‘whether they like it or not’

With the City of Chester facing bankruptcy, the state's top court has given the receiver more power to save it, even if it means bypassing the will of local elected officials.

2 years ago

Listen 0:55
Close-up of Gov. Shapiro speaking
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s governor to push for millions in funds for economic development in budget

Shapiro has been eyeing such a strategy since last year, when he told legislators during his inaugural budget address that he was “sick and tired of losing to other states.”

2 years ago

Holtec International building
Courts & Law

Holtec will pay $5 million to avoid prosecution in N.J. tax credit case

The Florida-based company was at the center of a tax credit controversy in the Garden State.

2 years ago

William Rivers
Community
6abc

Willingboro, N.J. man among 3 Army reservists killed in drone attack on U.S. base in Jordan

Sgt. William Rivers enlisted in the Army Reserve in 2011 as an Interior Electrician.

2 years ago

Kevin Bethel speaking at a podium
Courts & Law
6abc

Officials release new surveillance video after Philly police fatally shoot man in Fairhill store

The PPD released the full video after questions were raised over witness video shared on social media.

2 years ago

Listen 0:59
Attendees are locked in during the 15-minute discussion portion of WHYY's Building Blocks event on youth homelessness, hosted by manager of community engagement Eric Marsh Sr. and moderated by reporter Kenny Cooper.
Community

Youth homelessness is a community responsibility, Northeast Philly residents say in latest Bridging Blocks event

The nearly two-hour conversation centered on youth homelessness — a growing problem in the region, according to recent city data.

2 years ago

Listen 1:10
Rite Aid store
Community

How many ‘zombie’ stores will be left in the Philly area after Rite Aid’s bankruptcy?

There will be more vacant stores as the bankruptcy process enables companies like Rite Aid to break their leases. Here’s what’s happening behind the scenes.

2 years ago

Listen 1:37
3 miles of the Big Elk Creek, which feeds into the Chesapeake Bay at the Elk River, is part of the newly designate Big Elk Creek State Park in Chester County, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Pennsylvania park officials drop campground plans for Big Elk Creek State Park

DCNR officials say they’re focused on ecological restoration for Big Elk Creek State Park.

2 years ago

Listen 1:11
Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
Politics & Policy

Philly homeowners still struggling to pay their property taxes may have help in city coffers — but not for long

Thousands of low-income homeowners within city limits could get a $500 credit on their property tax bill if they qualify for a program that’s soon to expire.

2 years ago

Listen 1:21
Philadelphia schools Superintendent Tony Watlington talks with WHYY education reporters in the lobby to his office at school district headquarters on North Broad Street. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

Year-round school, safety and more funding some of the key issues in Philly’s first-ever State of Education address Tuesday

Superintendent Watlington outlined the key issues he plans to tackle and previewed the obstacles they face as a district.

2 years ago

 Students at Millstone high school visit with an Attitudes in Reverse therapy dog. (Courtesy Attitudes in Reverse)
Health

N.J. group offering support to address rising suicide deaths among youth

A New Jersey group is educating students about mental health issues to combat rising youth suicide incidents.

2 years ago

N.J. Senate hearing
Politics & Policy

N.J. Health Committee green-lights a bill to ban smoking in AC casinos

The casino industry opposes the measure, while many casino workers support it.

2 years ago

Listen 1:18
Brendan Boyle speaking a podium, with a giant check
Urban Planning

Let there be light: Philly streets to brighten via $500K federal grant

The area from Independence Hall towards Jeweler’s Row will see the infrastructure improvements ahead of major celebrations in 2026.

2 years ago

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