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Malaika Felts with a child
Science

Kids can spend more time outdoors when provided with shade, study finds

Researchers say shade can increase outdoor activities by an average of 14 minutes.

2 years ago

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A view of the U.S. Supreme Court building on a sunny day.
Courts & Law

The Supreme Court keeps on hold efforts in Texas and Florida to regulate social media platforms

The justices returned the cases to lower courts in challenges from trade associations for the companies.

2 years ago

U.S. Supreme Court
Courts & Law

Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial

The justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts.

2 years ago

Joan Levy Specter
Politics & Policy
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Former Philadelphia City Councilmember Joan Levy Specter, known for championing human rights, dies at 90

Some of her notable achievements include championing non-partisan issues such as daycare, housing, child nutrition, and anti-discrimination.

2 years ago

Paul George celebrates on the court
Community

Paul George signs $212 million, four-year deal with the Philadelphia 76ers

At 34, George is still elite — averaging 22.6 points this past season, the ninth consecutive season in which he has averaged at least 20 points per game.

2 years ago

Charly Bass at an in-construction property
Urban Planning

Delaware developers are rehabbing vacant homes for the middle class

The statewide program subsidizes developers rebuilding houses in neighborhoods where the rehab costs are higher than what the home is worth.

2 years ago

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a tractor mows a field for hay
PlanPhilly
Community

Chester County hayfields can be traps for baby birds. A collaboration aims to make them havens

Chester County farmers, conservationists and landowners are working together to help baby birds successfully leave the nest.

2 years ago

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Single-use plastic bags
Community
6abc

Officials in Upper Merion Township begin second phase of single-use plastic ban

Public establishments within the Montgomery County township will no longer be allowed to offer plastic utensils.

2 years ago

Joe and Jill Biden step off a plame
Politics & Policy

After poor debate performance, Pres. Biden appeals to donors at N.J. Gov. Murphy’s home

On Saturday, Biden told attendees at Gov. Phil Murphy's Red Bank, New Jersey home that he didn’t have a great debate night, “but I’m going to be fighting harder.”

2 years ago

John Dougherty
Courts & Law

Former Philadelphia labor union president sentenced to 4 years in embezzlement case

Prosecutors said Brian Burrows, former president of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and John Dougherty used union funds for personal expenses.

2 years ago

Woman's hand on cash register buttons
Community

Philly small business owners are adjusting to the new ‘status quo’

For the second year in a row, a majority of area small businesses reported being in “poor” or “fair” financial condition in 2023.

2 years ago

Solomon Jones speaking at a podium at the event.
Community

WHYY ‘Black Men in Media’ summit tackles stereotypes, diversity in media

At WHYY’s day-long event, experienced Black journalists shared their career insights on shifting media narratives about the Black community.

2 years ago

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John Fetterman posing inside his home.
Politics & Policy

Fetterman traveled to Israel and met with Netanyahu despite blowback on the left

Fetterman said progressives who refuse to vote for President Biden over his handling of the war in Gaza could cost Democrats the election.

2 years ago

Donald Trump on the debate stage
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 shadows the 2024 campaign, but not on the debate stage. That alarms democracy advocates

The Supreme Court is weighing cases involving Jan. 6, including a decision Friday that makes it easier for some rioters to contest their charges and convictions.

2 years ago

Remote Area Medical hosts pop-up clinics in cities across the country to offer free medical, dental and vision care for adults and children. The clinics are staffed by local providers who volunteer their time and clinical skills. (Courtesy Remote Area Medical)
Health

Free medical, dental and vision care: A pop-up clinic is coming to Philly, and it needs volunteers

Remote Area Medical’s free clinic in Philadelphia is scheduled for Aug. 24 and 25. Health services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.

2 years ago

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