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Eastwick residents look at plans for a levee proposal
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘We want to know, what are you doing?’: Eastwick residents question officials on proposed levee

Residents of a flood-prone Philly neighborhood learned more about a proposed 15-foot levee near their homes during a meeting Wednesday.

2 years ago

Capitol building
Politics & Policy

House approves bill to move Pa.’s 2024 primary but rejects voter ID expansion, other election reforms

The state House has sent the upper chamber a bill to change the date of the 2024 presidential primary to April 2. It’s unclear how the state Senate will respond.

2 years ago

Josh Kruger and his beloved cat, Mason.
Courts & Law
6abc

Police announce arrest warrant in killing of Philadelphia journalist Josh Kruger

The warrant includes charges of murder and related offenses. There was no word on a possible motive for the shooting.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro crosses partisan school choice divide

Gov. Josh Shapiro's support has raised Pennsylvania’s profile in the national voucher debate and given advocates optimism that the program will eventually become law.

2 years ago

An aerial view of firefighters hosing down the site of an explosion in Roxborough
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Water Department project the source of Roxborough explosion that injured 6 workers

An explosion at the site of the Flat Rock Dam project left six workers in critical condition. The project would reconnect the Manayunk Canal to the Schuylkill River.

2 years ago

Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife Nadine Arslanian
Courts & Law

Report of fatal New Jersey car crash fills in key gap in Menendez federal bribery investigation

A Bogota Police Department report said Nadine Menendez, who wasn't yet married to the senator at the time and went by Nadine Arslanian, "was not at fault in this crash."

2 years ago

Greg Setlzer
Arts & Entertainment

‘Good music is just good music’: Philly Music Fest kicks off next week, highlighting the city’s diverse musical talent

Kurt Vile is set to headline two shows during Philly Music Fest. Hip-hop pioneer Schoolly D and platinum-selling duo Marian Hill will also perform.

2 years ago

Listen 1:32
Meris Westberg works to restore a wall
Community

Burlington County Prison Museum is restoring decades-old graffiti created by prisoners

The $2.9 million conservation project began in May and includes a new roof and other masonry work at the museum.

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
art installation on the wall
Arts & Entertainment

SEPTA reopens its underground oculus, for daydreaming

“Philly Daydreaming” is a systemwide art installation profiling SEPTA drivers and riders. The centerpiece is an underground “spaceship.”

2 years ago

Buccaneer Jordan Miller, center, alongside his family members.
Community

Touchdowns to tostones: Delaware high school footballer dreams of NFL future

The Caravel Academy running back hopes to show his talent and represent his community beyond the high school level.

2 years ago

Listen 1:37
Former President Donald Trump leaves the courtroom
Courts & Law

Trump lawyers seek dismissal of D.C. federal election subversion case, arguing presidential immunity

The motion amounts to the most pointed attack yet by defense lawyers on the federal case charging Trump with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

2 years ago

Sandra Speight receiving her new laptop.
Community

‘Digital Navigator’ program to expand internet help to Philadelphia’s neighboring counties

Comcast and United Way’s program aimed to stem the digital divide in Philadelphia. Now, it’s growing to Bucks, Chester, and beyond.

2 years ago

Emergency responders and heavy equipment are seen at the site of a deadly explosion at a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Saturday, March 25.
Community

West Reading chocolate factory fined for failing to evacuate before fatal natural gas explosion

Employees in both buildings have told federal investigators they could smell gas before the March 24 explosion in West Reading.

2 years ago

The exterior of the Newark Free Library building
Community

WHYY is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Newark, Del.

The “pop-up” newsrooms are a continued effort to deepen our relationship with the communities we serve.

2 years ago

United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace talks to reporters after Frank James was sentenced in New York, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. James, the man who wounded 10 people in a rush-hour subway shooting in New York City last year, has been sentenced to life in prison. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Courts & Law

‘Prophet of Doom’ who wounded 10 in subway shooting is sentenced to life in prison

Frank James pleaded guilty to terrorism charges earlier this year for the April 2022 mass shooting.

2 years ago

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