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Workers cleaning the sidewalk
Politics & Policy

Kensington sees clean streets, open sidewalks and a wave of displaced people after encampment clearing

The neighborhood has been the center of at least 10 such sweeps. The move has left some residents and business owners wondering about its long-term efficacy.

2 years ago

Listen 7:11
Child care center
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Stuck between high fees and low wages, how much money will it take to fix PA child care staffing crisis?

Gov. Josh Shapiro has proposed increasing taxpayer money for child care, but advocates say the ultimate cost needs to be far higher.

2 years ago

Sign at a polling place
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Where Pennsylvania has lost Democrats since 2008, and what it means for the November election

Over the past decade, Democrats’ registration advantage has shrunk. Still, experts say registration can't tell you exactly how a closely divided state like Pa. will vote.

2 years ago

''Abbott Elementary'' star Quinta Brunson receives Temple University’s Lew Klein Excellence in Media award and delivers a speech lauding her experience as a Temple student and her upbringing in Philadelphia.
Arts & Entertainment

West Philly native and ‘Abbott Elementary’ star Quinta Brunson honored with Temple’s Klein Excellence in Media Award

Brunson is “not only a talented entertainer and media figure,” said Klein College Dean David Boardman, “she is a powerful advocate for public education.”

2 years ago

Dr. Jamile Tellez Lieberman (left) chats with
Health

How can we provide better health care to Latino communities? Here are a few insights from WHYY News’ event at Esperanza

For many Latino residents, the medical system remains riddled with barriers that alienate and exacerbate public health challenges.

2 years ago

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia
Education

Penn grad workers say ‘we’re part of a national movement’ after union win

Graduate student workers voted overwhelmingly to form a union at the University of Pennsylvania, but their first contract could take years.

2 years ago

Rachel Lozano poses for a photo
Community

‘No room for emergencies’: A Bucks County program helps people who earn too much for assistance but lack emergency savings

The United Way of Bucks County launched LIFT to help residents who are employed yet financially vulnerable.

2 years ago

Listen 1:38
Josh Shapiro
Politics & Policy

Pa. Senate approves GOP’s $3B tax-cutting plan over Democrats’ objections

Republicans said the cuts would be the largest in the state’s history. Democrats warn that the Senate GOP’s tax bill won't pass in the Democratic-controlled House.

2 years ago

Poll workers
Politics & Policy

Primary day poll workers in Philly got paid early this year

Using electronic poll book data, the city has been able to cut about a month off the time that it takes to pay Election Day workers.

2 years ago

Street shot of Kensington
Community

Pottstown officials demand answers after rumors spread over Philadelphia homeless encampments

Philadelphia is planning to shut down areas around Kensington and Allegheny avenues on Wednesday.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
Dave McCormick at Penn's encampment
Politics & Policy

Pa. Senate race among many roiled by campus protests over the war in Gaza

Democrats are treading cautiously over an internal divide about the campus demonstrations. Republicans, including David McCormick, are playing up their rivals’ disagreements.

2 years ago

Architectural rendering of 76 Place
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A ‘significant opportunity’: Philly NAACP backs Sixers’ arena proposal for Center City

Tuesday’s announcement featured cheerleaders, a drill team and the franchise’s mascot.

2 years ago

Information booklet for REAL ID
Community
6abc

Deadline for Pennsylvanians to get REAL ID is 1 year away. Here’s what you need to know

People will need a REAL ID to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building that requires identification.

2 years ago

activists hold signs at FDR Park
Community

More large trees cut down at South Philly’s FDR Park

Forty-eight “heritage” trees have been cut down in the park’s former golf course to make way for athletic fields and courts.

2 years ago

Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long speaks
Health

Delaware reports spike in opioid overdoses after data indicated downward trend

Drug cocktails are causing users to have difficulty breathing and hallucinations, officials say.

2 years ago

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