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Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington (left); retired teacher Joyce Abbott (center-left); painter Ivben Taqiy (center-right); and Andrew Hamilton School principal Torrence Rothmiller (right), in front of Taqiy’s portrait of Abbott, her mother and former student Quinta Brunson, who created the show
Community

Joyce Abbott, inspiration for ABC’s hit TV show, honored with portrait at Hamilton Elementary, where she taught

“Abbott Elementary" creator Quinta Brunson studied under Joyce Abbott in the sixth grade. Abbott has now been honored with a portrait and a renamed administrative office.

2 years ago

Single-use plastic bags
Politics & Policy

Doylestown Township passes single-use plastic bag ban

The ban, which mandates a $0.05 fee for plastic bags provided to customers, will go into effect in November.

2 years ago

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Dwight Evans
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Rep. Dwight Evans says he’s recovering from a minor stroke

Congressman Dwight Evans of Philadelphia says he's he's having difficulty with one of his legs but plans to return to voting in Washington in about six weeks.

2 years ago

The ocean horizon at Long Beach Township
Science

Water quality at Jersey beaches ‘excellent,’ officials say. But prepare for extreme heat

New Jersey is warming faster than any other state in the Northeast, officials say.

2 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘Leaky roofs’ and ‘unsafe conditions’: Philly advocates block traffic to demand higher budget for Parks and Rec

Demonstrators protested a relatively flat budget proposal for Parks & Rec, saying more money for rec centers would help fight gun violence.

2 years ago

SEPTA bus passes through the intersection of N 17th and JFK Boulevard.
Urban Planning

SEPTA’s board of directors approves Bus Revolution, set to go into effect next summer

Portions of the new network, which trims the number of routes from 125 to 106, will launch on June 1, 2025, and continue through the fall.

2 years ago

District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer and Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretzky stand behind a podium
Courts & Law

DA charges Wilbert Rosado-Ruiz in deadly Delaware County Linen shooting

District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer alleges Rosado-Ruiz “took out his anger” on his colleagues, two of whom were killed.

2 years ago

beach with an eroded dune
Community

Most Jersey Shore beaches are in good shape as summer starts, but serious erosion a problem in spots

Even in shore towns where erosion has not reached crisis levels, the shoreline is somewhat narrower this year.

2 years ago

Samuel Alito
Politics & Policy

Second flag carried by Jan. 6 rioters displayed outside house owned by Justice Alito, report says

News of the second flag brought renewed calls for Alito to step aside from the Trump-related cases.

2 years ago

Kensington residents and community members highlight local programs and services in the area during WHYY’s Bridging Blocks discussion at Kensington Library on May 22, 2024.
Community

Kensington residents and community leaders say they want to change the narrative around the neighborhood’s image

Changing the portrayal of Kensington, some residents say, starts with amplifying the positive work being done to uplift communities — "something we can all be proud of.”

2 years ago

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An overhead view of an encampment in support of Palestine in Clark Park
Community
6abc

New pro-Palestinian encampment pops up in Clark Park in West Philly

Early Thursday morning, police gave pro-Palestinian protesters on Drexel University's campus a warning to disband, and the protesters cleared that encampment.

2 years ago

Flag hanging at the campus of Rutgers University
Politics & Policy

Rutgers defends deal with student protesters before Congress

Thursday’s hearing expands the scope of the committee’s inquiry for the first time to large, public universities, which are more strictly governed by the First Amendment.

2 years ago

Hundreds of Pro-Palestinian protesters marched from City Hall toward University City on Saturday. They linked arms and encircled a group of people setting up tents on Drexel University's campus.
Community

Pro-Palestinian protesters at Drexel leave encampment as police arrive

Protesters were given a warning from Drexel police before the PPD moved in.

2 years ago

People walking through Laurel Hill Cemetery
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Memorial Day weekend, Philadelphia Tango Festival and Africa Day in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 23–26: Memorial Day in Philly, Hozier in New Jersey and George Clinton in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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Education

Leveling up: University of Delaware graduates its first class of gaming majors

Game studies program students chose from three different concentrations: game design and development; game industry and sport management; and games, culture and society.

2 years ago

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