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Cherelle Parker speaking into a microphone at a table
Politics & Policy

Philly Mayor Parker calls for cooperation following school board dispute

Mayor Cherelle Parker warned of outside forces attempting to use the disagreement to drive a wedge between her office and City Council.

2 years ago

Trump in the courtroom
Courts & Law

Judge holds Trump in contempt, fines him $9,000 and raises threat of jail in hush money trial

The court won't tolerate "willful violations of its lawful orders and that if necessary and appropriate under the circumstances, it will impose an incarceratory punishment."

2 years ago

a hallway at the Honickman Center with a colorful and calming wall
Health

How Jefferson Health’s Honickman Center became a blueprint for an inclusive, neurodiverse environment

The neurodiverse-friendly space in Center City features sensory bags, custom-made chairs, textured walls and immersive art.

2 years ago

Listen 5:37
A Tyson Foods chicken product
Community

Report: Pa. chicken plant pollutes waterways with millions of pounds of nitrogen, phosphorus

A Tyson Foods plant in Lancaster County is one of several Tyson plants that researchers say discharged pollutants by piping wastewater into waterways.

2 years ago

Listen 1:16
Matías Tarnopolsky, Leslie Patterson-Tyler and Youma Diabira
Education

Citizens Bank and UNCF team up to award $50,000 in scholarships to graduating high school seniors

The "Citizens Helping Citizens" scholarship will award $50,000 to students, including those from low-income and underrepresented communities.

2 years ago

Listen 1:07
A box of bell peppers sitting on a table
Community

A Mercer County group is helping make food pantries more accessible to people with disabilities

Trenton Health Team has expanded a free food-finder online directory, which provides critically important accessibility information.

2 years ago

Listen 1:13
Atlantic City Casino Smoking Lawsuit
Community

Union asks judge to dismiss anti-smoking lawsuit targeting Atlantic City casinos

Local 54 of the Unite Here union says many of its 10,000 workers could lose their jobs and the means to support their families if smoking were banned.

2 years ago

Joyce Wilkerson
Education

Philadelphia City Council sends school board choice back to mayor, who appoints her anyway

Joyce Wilkerson, considered a controversial pick over her stance on charter schools, was praised by Mayor Parker as a “laudable steward.”

2 years ago

SEPTA bus crossing an intersection.
Urban Planning

SEPTA releases final Bus Revolution proposal, vote expected as soon as next month

“We will continue to listen to our riders and stakeholders to ensure that our network provides equitable access for all,” SEPTA CEO Leslie Richards said.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce
Community

Jason Kelce will join ESPN and be part of ‘Monday Night Football’ pregame show, AP source says

Kelce is expected to replace Robert Griffin III, who would continue with the network as a college football analyst.

2 years ago

Larry Krasner
Community

Philly DA predicts record low for violent crime in 2024

District Attorney Larry Krasner said there could be a national record for low violent crime as it falls this year in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

Listen 1:05
Delaware Gov. John Carney, speaks at an Amtrak facility in Bear, Del., Monday, Nov. 6, 2023
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov. John Carney announces Wilmington mayoral run

Carney said he was “strongly considering” running last fall after current Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki announced he was retiring. Now he’s officially in the race.

2 years ago

Listen :59
Philadelphia City Hall during the daytime in summer.
Politics & Policy

Philly spending is under the controller’s microscope after issues at Office of Homeless Services

The goal is to make sure city departments don’t overspend and move the bill for extra costs into another fiscal year.

2 years ago

Listen 1:01
Wally the alligator receives a pet
Community
6abc

Emotional support alligator ‘Wally’ was stolen during Georgia trip, released into swamp, owner says

The emotional support animal was then released into a swamp, with roughly 20 other alligators.

2 years ago

Penn Student EncPenn Student Encampment 3ampment 3
Community

Demonstrations roil U.S. campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over the war in Gaza

Many students are demanding their universities cut financial ties with Israel over the large-scale operation in Gaza.

2 years ago

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