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holding an atlantic sturgeon
Science

‘Long Live Sturgeon!’: WHYY, Drexel to host discussion on endangered species

Researchers will discuss the importance of researching and protecting endangered species, including the Atlantic sturgeon.

2 years ago

Singer Taylor Swift performs before Game 3 of the baseball World Series between the Tampa Bay Rays and Philadelphia Phillies Saturday, Oct. 25, 2008
Arts & Entertainment

Taylor Swift’s connections to sports go back to her early days performing the national anthem in Reading

Swift had a Philadelphia Phillies connection early in her career — both major leagues and minor.

2 years ago

Alex Zdan in the tv studio
Politics & Policy

Ex-TV news reporter is running as a Republican for Bob Menendez’s Senate seat in New Jersey

Alex Zdan joins a GOP field that is quickly filling with candidates.

2 years ago

Investigators work at the scene of a shooting and house fire where six people were killed in East Lansdowne, Pa., Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024.
Community

All 6 bodies recovered from charred East Lansdowne home

The Delaware County Office of the Medical Examiner is working to identify bodies of the six family members following a shooting and house fire at a East Lansdowne home.

2 years ago

Listen 0:57
Sheila Johnson
Community

‘We make it work’: Philly grandparents, advocates push for better programs and policies to help grandparent caregivers

More than 14,000 grandparents are raising their grandchildren in Philly. They face hidden challenges, such as legal guidelines and financial support.

2 years ago

Listen 3:44
Detail of the wall collage in ''Eban Youth'' and Allens Lane Art Center.
Arts & Entertainment

A memory box explodes: In Mt. Airy, ‘Eban Youth’ tracks 6 years of making art with Black kids

Sabriaya Shipley has been mentoring the same group of Black kids through art projects for six years. Allens Lane Art Center brings it altogether.

2 years ago

Listen 1:05
Philadelphia City Councilmember Cindy Bass.
Politics & Policy

Does Philly’s law to crack down on businesses being bad neighbors work?

It’s against the law to run a business that’s a nuisance to the community, but the city of Philadelphia struggled to shut down bad actors.

2 years ago

Listen 1:13
Donald Trump close-up
Courts & Law

Takeaways from the Supreme Court arguments over whether Trump is ineligible to be president again

The justices' questions challenged the notion that a state court can order a presidential contender off the ballot for violating Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks at the podium
Politics & Policy

Special counsel alleged Biden couldn’t recall personal milestones. His response: ‘My memory is fine’

The report described the 81-year-old Democrat's memory as “hazy,” “fuzzy,” “faulty,” “poor" and having “significant limitations.”

2 years ago

Community members gather at the First United Methodist Church of Germantown for education equity
Education

Education Equity Forum in Germantown addresses funding disparities in Philly public schools

Need in Deed tackled funding challenges in Philadelphia public schools with a community-led discussion and call to action.

2 years ago

School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Tony Watlington poses for a photo in his office
Education

‘The right proposal at the right time’: Philadelphia School Superintendent Tony Watlington praises Gov. Shapiro’s $1.1 billion funding increase for education

In his second budget address Tuesday, Shapiro announced a record $1.1 billion dollars in increased education funding.

2 years ago

File photo: U.S. Attorney Robert Hur arrives at U.S. District Court in Baltimore on Nov. 21, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Ruark, File)
Courts & Law

Special counsel: Biden ‘willfully’ disclosed classified materials, but no criminal charges warranted

The report represents a harshly critical assessment of Biden’s handling of sensitive government materials, but also details the reasons why he should not be charged.

2 years ago

Indiana Pacers' Buddy Hield (left) and Philadelphia 76ers forward Marcus Morris Sr.
Community

76ers trade Morris Sr., Korkmaz and 2nd-round draft picks to Pacers for Hield, AP source says

Sixers president Daryl Morey made the move hours ahead of the NBA trade deadline with the Sixers tumbling down the East standings without injured All-Star Joel Embiid.

2 years ago

Police at the scene of the fire and shooting
Courts & Law

6 members of Lansdowne family feared dead in house fire and shooting, prosecutor says

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer cautioned that the probe is in its early stages.

2 years ago

The back of a Philadelphia police van is seen on a street
Courts & Law

Philadelphia lawyer accused of falsely claiming to represent family of boy killed by police

The misconduct allegations against J. Conor Corcoran, a civil litigation lawyer, were detailed in a petition filed by the state’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel in December.

2 years ago

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