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Cherry Street Pier invites visitors to step inside the youth criminal justice system
The #NoKidsInPrison exhibition advocates for alternatives to youth incarceration through virtual reality and immersive environments.
2 years ago
Listen 1:31Loved ones mourn Anthony Allegrini Jr., teenager killed by Pa. State Police
Allegrini died Sunday morning after a Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot him while responding to an illegal street race on I-95.
2 years ago
Delaware Pride organizers hoping for biggest turnout yet for 26th annual festival
Delaware's 26th annual Pride Festival hopes to draw more attendees than last year with a safe space for the LGBTQ community and allies.
2 years ago
Listen 1:14Philly takes first steps in distributing national opioid settlement funds with $1.9 million in grants for community and grassroots organizations.
2 years ago
Listen 0:55Trump charged over classified documents in 1st federal indictment of an ex-president
The indictment carries unmistakably grave legal consequences, including the possibility of prison if Trump's convicted.
2 years ago
Pa. measures air quality with colors. Here’s what they mean
During periods of high pollution, people can check area-specific AQIs, updated hourly, at airnow.gov.
2 years ago
Delaware County rejected voters’ flawed mail ballots. Then it refused to count their in-person votes
While the legal dispute only involves roughly a half-dozen voters, it could have implications statewide.
2 years ago
City Council advances Philly’s $6.2 billion budget deal
The spending plan uses the city's surplus to fund tax cuts and increased spending. There’s also room for the next mayor to make changes in 2024.
2 years ago
Voices from the violent civil rights era see attacks on voting rights as part of ongoing struggle
People at the epicenter of the fight for voting rights six decades ago are reflecting on the times and their struggles.
2 years ago
The user wanted fentanyl, and paid with his life. Advocates and law enforcement agents agree the case illustrates the escalating dangers of fake pills.
2 years ago
Florida woman who fatally shot neighbor appears in court, sheriff releases details of racist threats
Authorities say a white Florida woman accused of shooting and killing her Black neighbor told investigators she felt threatened by the victim and her young children.
2 years ago
The story behind Juneteenth and how it became a federal holiday
Here is a look at the origins of Juneteenth, how it became a federal holiday, and more about its history.
2 years ago
GOP set to encourage early voting, mail balloting after years of opposite messaging to its voters
After years of criticizing mail voting and so-called ballot harvesting as ripe for fraud, Republicans at the top of the party want to change course.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania House OKs $100 million for adult mental health services
$34 million would go toward workforce development and retention in the behavioral health field, including training, paid internships, loan repayment, and tuition assistance.
2 years ago
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black voters in Alabama redistricting case
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case.
2 years ago