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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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Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Matthew Bradford (center) talks about legislation aimed at preventing gun violence during a town hall at Villanova University.  (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Pa. House Dems propose new expulsion rules after Rep. Kevin Boyle voted remotely while facing a warrant

Democratic floor leader Rep. Matt Bradford proposed the rule change after Dem. Rep. Kevin Boyle voted remotely while being sought on charges he violated a restraining order.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks alongside the Kennedy family
Politics & Policy

Thanks anyway, Bobby: In North Philly, Kennedy family endorses Biden for 2024 over one of their own

Joe Biden received the endorsement of the Kennedy family at large in Philadelphia on Thursday.

2 years ago

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Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Education

Shapiro says Pennsylvania will move all school standardized testing online in 2026

The governor said he would like to get rid of the federally required standardized tests altogether, but that would mean losing $600 million in federal aid.

2 years ago

Smoke shop corner store
Urban Planning

Upper Darby officials introduce plans to restrict excessive smoke shops

Township officials want to change zoning laws to clamp down on the rise of smoke shops, which have become a growing nuisance to community members.

2 years ago

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Closeup photo of Donald Trump's face
Courts & Law

12 jurors have been picked for Donald Trump’s hush money trial. Selection of alternates ongoing

The jury includes a sales professional, a software engineer, an English teacher and multiple lawyers.

2 years ago

The interior of the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg.
Politics & Policy

The vast majority of Pa. legislative races will effectively be decided during the primary

Pennsylvania's 2024 state House and Senate races will be decided by just a sliver of the voting population, thanks to closed primaries and non-competitive districts.

2 years ago

An Uber sign
Community
6abc

Uber rider verification rolls out in Philadelphia, 11 other cities, to increase security for all

You could see a blue verification checkmark on your Uber account as of Thursday. Riders will be "verified" to make sure they are who they claim to be.

2 years ago

Brian Fitzpatrick and Mark Houck
Politics & Policy

In Bucks County, Fitzpatrick faces right-wing primary challenger Houck

Fitzpatrick, a self-described moderate, has successfully fended off GOP primary opponents before. Challenger Mark Houck is looking to do what others couldn't.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
Keisha Hayes poses for a portrait
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council votes to expand protections for contract workers

The city is on track to expand labor protections for workers inside Center City office towers slated for renovation into residential buildings.

2 years ago

Drexel Park
Science

Drexel University is phasing out herbicides, pesticides on campus grounds

Researchers say weed killers can harm the environment and pose potential human health risks.

2 years ago

Listen 1:08
Marty Small
Politics & Policy

Atlantic City mayor: I’m committed to my family and city while dealing with daughter abuse charges

In his first public comments since prosecutors on Monday charged him and his wife, Mayor Marty Small said he would not be distracted from his duties.

2 years ago

Office building
Politics & Policy
6abc

Pemberton Township, N.J. mayor called to resign amid allegations of sexual harassment, retaliatory behavior

The council president says an investigation led by the township solicitor began about three months ago.

2 years ago

Scene from the Sixers basketball game
Community

The Sixers are heading to the playoffs. Here’s the full schedule

The Sixers will face the Knicks in their first round matchup, which kicks off Saturday in New York at Madison Square Garden.

2 years ago

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