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A recent survey of Philly businesses showed workers seem to be taking a stand against returning to the office full time.
2 years ago
Philly City Council members look to ban supervised injection sites in several neighborhoods
Several City Council members want to preemptively ban such sites in residential neighborhoods in certain parts of the city.
2 years ago
Early heat wave in Pacific Northwest could break records
Temperatures in Portland are forecast to hover in the mid-90s throughout the weekend. Temperatures could hit the low 90s in Seattle.
2 years ago
Philly bike share Indego details expansion plans after eight years of operations
More bikes and stations are being added with new spots in Mantua, North Philadelphia, and South Philadelphia, with more than 2,200 bikes available for rental.
2 years ago
Portrait exhibit honors victims of Philadelphia gun violence ahead of Mother’s Day
The art exhibit at City Hall featured the portraits of 55 homicide victims as a way to help grieving mothers who’ve lost children to gun violence.
2 years ago
South Jersey florist honoring mothers who are grieving on Mother’s Day
Holly Alvarez, who is a co-owner of Holly Rose Wholesale in Mount Laurel, will spend Mother’s Day delivering bouquets to at least 40 grieving mothers.
2 years ago
Historical commission approves plan for new police station, rec center in North Philly
The $32.5 million development would occupy a series of vacant lots in Strawberry Mansion.
2 years ago
Pa. health department faces lawmaker questioning over medical marijuana doctor data
The agency has sued to keep secret how often individual doctors approve patients for medical marijuana.
2 years ago
Trump’s sexual assault verdict marks a rare moment of accountability. And women are noticing
It comes as women across the U.S. ponder the cultural landscape amid sweeping threats to their hard-won progress.
2 years ago
Authorities capture 1 of 2 men who escaped from Philadelphia prison
Hurst and Grant were gone for nearly 19 hours before officials knew they were missing.
2 years ago
Ideas to steal: What Philly’s next mayor could borrow from other cities to support the arts
As the Philly mayoral race inches closer to the May 16 primary, here’s how other cities support and utilize arts in city government.
2 years ago
Listen 5:37Young Philadelphians want to be heard before you elect the city’s next mayor
WHYY News photographer Kimberly Paynter followed three young Philadelphians who are fighting to make their voices heard this election season.
2 years ago
Race to watch: Heather Boyd and Katie Ford duel for pivotal Delco state House seat
All eyes are on a race between Democrat Heather Boyd and Republican Katie Ford in Pennsylvania’s 163rd state House district.
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Listen 3:40Philly’s first female top cop wants to change public opinion about law enforcement, and herself
A new mayor will need to partner with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw — or replace her — to tackle the city’s gun violence crisis.
2 years ago
Where do Philly mayoral candidates stand on business and economic development?
Those vying to become Philadelphia’s 100th mayor weigh in on how to improve public safety, cut red tape, lower taxes, and more to spur economic growth.
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