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William Rivers
Community
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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

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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

Pa. Supreme Court building
Courts & Law

Pa. Supreme Court allows challenge to 1982 law prohibiting Medicaid payments for abortions

Local pro-choice activists expressed elation after the decision was announced. Advocates on the other side lamented the decision.

2 years ago

Siren light on roof of police car at street.
Courts & Law

Philly police reviewing social media video as probe continues into fatal shooting that wounded officer

The video was made by a witness who started recording after officers began struggling with Alexander Spencer, 28, on Friday night.

2 years ago

Researchers collecting plants in a field.
Science

A disease wiped out a lot of Pennsylvania potatoes in 2016. Now research has found out how

After the 2016 outbreak, Penn State researchers collected samples from 26 potato fields in Pennsylvania to study the disease.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
A close-up of volunteer boots on a trail
Community

An inside look at Delaware’s point-in-time count of people experiencing homelessness

Volunteers walked through rain-soaked forests to tabulate Delaware’s homeless population and offer assistance.

2 years ago

Listen 1:57
Omari Baye holds a book he authored called “Spaces”
Community

‘Figure things out’: How Philly experts, scientists say unhoused children can beat the odds and overcome homelessness

A Philadelphia study finds that almost 25% of youth who experience homelessness find a way out, which researchers call resilience.

2 years ago

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