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Republican House candidate Mark Houck
Politics & Policy

Republicans’ defense of the ‘Biden 16’ House districts starts with Pa.’s primary election

The Republicans' House majority is so slim that Democrats need to flip just four seats to retake control.

2 years ago

Melissa Lynn Torre, founder of the Vellum Street Soap Company, with recycled glass jars and bottles she uses to package the skin products she creates and sells. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Looking to cut down on plastics? These Philly-area stores could help

Advocates say corporations need to change their practices to tackle plastics pollution. In the meantime here are some local options for those looking to cut their consumption.

2 years ago

Single Water Meter
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly water bills will rise in September. But more people are getting automatically enrolled in a discount program

Tens of thousands of Philly water customers could be automatically enrolled in a discount program this year, while others may see their bills go up.

2 years ago

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Dr. drawing blood from a patient
Health

What’s behind Philadelphia’s soaring STI rates?

Younger people, between the ages of 15 and 24, have some of the highest rates of infection.

2 years ago

Building a picnic table
Community

Hundreds help clean and green neighborhoods in West Philly

More than 500 people joined ACHIEVEability to help with the beautification effort to promote civic pride.

2 years ago

Police tape and the flashing lights of a police vehicle behind
Courts & Law

Ex-Philadelphia police officer Edsaul Mendoza pleads guilty in shooting death of 12-year-old Thomas ‘T.J.’ Siderio

Prosecutors have said that Sidiero was on the ground and unarmed when Mendoza fired the fatal shot.

2 years ago

Exterior of Walgreens store
Courts & Law

Philly reaches $110 million settlement in opioid lawsuit against Walgreens

The city sued Walgreens in 2021 for its alleged role in exacerbating the opioid epidemic.

2 years ago

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Maulik Pancholy
Education

Pa. school district cancels actor Maulik Pancholy’s speech over his activism and ‘lifestyle’

Pancholy, who is gay, was scheduled to speak against bullying during a May 22 assembly at Mountain View Middle School in Cumberland County.

2 years ago

A voter fills out their ballot in Cherry Hill, N.J. on Nov. 3, 2020. (Miguel Martinez for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Appeals court leaves temporary hold on New Jersey’s county line primary ballot design in place

Once a pillar of politics in the state, the county line ballot began showing signs of crumbling this year.

2 years ago

election day at a polling place
Politics & Policy

What to expect in Pennsylvania’s presidential and state primaries

Pennsylvania is a critical swing state in the upcoming general election in November.

2 years ago

Michael Regan
Urban Planning

EPA designates 2 forever chemicals as hazardous substances, eligible for Superfund cleanup

The designation requires that releases of PFAs and PFOs into soil or water be reported to federal, state or tribal officials if they meet or exceed certain levels.

2 years ago

People discussing housing
Community

Philly’s housing market takes center stage during ‘Bridging Blocks’ event

About a dozen residents participated in Thursday’s discussion inside the Walnut Street West Library in University City.

2 years ago

Peter Nero, leader of the Philly Pops, smiles during a sound check on a stage at the foot of the Philadelphia Museum of Art steps, Monday, July 4, 2005, in Philadelphia, as he and other artists prepare to give a free concert with Elton John to celebrate America's Independence and to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS.
Arts & Entertainment

No Name Pops perform tribute to Peter Nero, former frontman of Philly Pops

Many members of the No Name Pops played under Nero when they were with the now-ailing Philly Pops.

2 years ago

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Oak tree pollen (Emma Lee/WHYY News)
Health

Philly, meet the new normal of spring allergy season

Tree and grass pollen are at extreme levels, according to local pollen counts. Experts say climate change is to blame for longer allergy seasons.

2 years ago

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Priscilla Mpasi
Health

Delaware faces persistent health disparities, particularly for Black maternal health

Health disparities for Black maternity remain a challenge in Delaware. Advocates say the problem stems from systemic racism, implicit bias and injustice.

2 years ago

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