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Courts & Law

Philly’s new police commissioner says he wants to get more officers on city streets

Bethel said in addition to gun violence, the city faces many quality-of-life issues, like retail theft and illegal ATVs on city streets.

2 years ago

Beds fill a homeless shelter inside a convention center
Community

HUD’s ‘largest ever’ grant expands homelessness programming across U.S.: Pennsylvania and New Jersey receive millions

HUD announced $3.16 billion in grants to support more than 7,000 projects and community efforts to curb homelessness in the U.S.

2 years ago

The Jackie Robinson patch is seen on a Philadelphia Phillies hat in the dugout during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati, Saturday, April 15, 2023
Courts & Law

45-year-old man arrested in Jackie Robinson statue theft was not motivated by race, police say

Police say they're confident the crime was unrelated to race but that the motive appeared to be financial.

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Josh Shapiro accepted $1,650 in ‘event tickets’ from powerful Pa. lobbyist

The tickets were reported as an in-kind contribution by Gov. Josh Shapiro’s campaign committee, rather than a gift.

2 years ago

A closeup of an
Politics & Policy

Pa. special election 2024: Bucks County race results

See results as they come in Tuesday for the latest special election in the Pennsylvania state House.

2 years ago

An illustration of Heather Honey.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

This Pa. activist is the source of false and flawed election claims gaining traction across the country

An investigation found Heather Honey’s flawed claims have been cited by ex-President Trump and fueled GOP backlash against a tool intended to make voter rolls more accurate.

2 years ago

Jim Prokopiak poses for a photo
Politics & Policy

Democrat Jim Prokopiak defeats Republican Candace Cabanas in Bucks special election

The win for the 140th District cements Democrats' narrow control over the Pennsylvania House.

2 years ago

Listen 3:45
David McCormick
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s 2024 primary election features contests for attorney general and Congress

Here is what will be on the ballot in Pennsylvania this year.

2 years ago

Nicole Heaston, performing in the world premiere of “The Listeners” at the Norwegian Opera and Ballet, in Oslo, Norway in 2022. (Courtesy of Opera Philadelphia)
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia announces new season without fall festival

The 2024-2025 season will open with the delayed American premiere of “The Listeners." The company is still deciding if and how to produce a festival.

2 years ago

Listen 1:16
police car
Politics & Policy

Jenkintown considers dissolving its police force

Jenkintown spends more than half its annual budget on policing. Officials believe contracting out the services with neighbors Abington and Cheltenham makes sense.

2 years ago

Listen 0:49
Side by side photos of Matt Meyer and Bethany Hall-Long
Politics & Policy

Meyer outpaces Hall-Long in fundraising for Delaware Democratic gubernatorial primary

The two announced candidates and one other possible contender had $3.3 million total to spend at year’s end. Nearly half of it came from personal loans.

2 years ago

Listen 2:12
A photo of the Philadelphia skyline taken in October, 2021
Science

New EPA soot standard could bring healthier air to parts of the Philly region

Officials predict Delaware County, Pa., and Camden County, N.J., will fail to meet the new standard without further action to reduce pollution.

2 years ago

Listen 1:14
A person crossing the street in front of Philadelphia City Hall with snow on the ground.
Weather

Winter storm to bring rain, sleet and snow to Philadelphia region

Rain and sleet are expected to create slushy conditions for early commuters before snow moves in by mid-morning.

2 years ago

New York Police walk through the Mount Eden subway station while investigating a shooting, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in the Bronx borough of New York. Several people were shot Monday at the New York City subway station, police said.
Community

1 dead, 5 injured in shooting at a New York City subway station. Shooter is at large

The Fire Department describes four of the injuries as serious.

2 years ago

Trolley being repaired
Urban Planning

SEPTA delays the debut of rebuilt retro trolley cars, now expected in the spring

The rebuilt trolleys have modern underpinnings and a vintage look. SEPTA expects them to be back in service this spring.

2 years ago

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