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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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
Listen 5:38‘We’re burned out’: Philly nurses raise concerns over hospital jobs and workplace safety
About 900 unionized registered nurses at Einstein Medical Center in North Philadelphia are in contract negotiations with parent company, Jefferson Health.
2 years ago
Philadelphia City Council calls for hearing on prisons after two men escape
One Philly council member called the escape of two inmates “predictable,” citing ongoing concerns with the prison system.
2 years ago
EPA: New pollution limits proposed for US coal, gas power plants reflect ‘urgency’ of climate crisis
A rule announced Thursday could force power plants to capture smokestack emissions using technology that isn't in widespread use in the U.S.
2 years ago
Jacklyn Zeman, longtime ‘General Hospital’ cast member who played nurse Bobbie Spencer, dies at 70
Her family confirmed the news Wednesday and says she died after a short battle with cancer.
2 years ago
Elon Musk says he’s found a woman to lead Twitter as new CEO
Shares of Tesla rose about 2% Thursday after Musk made the announcement.
2 years ago
Republicans continue push to restrict teachings on race in South Carolina
South Carolina Republicans are one step closer to restricting how race gets taught in K-12 classrooms.
2 years ago
Tesla shouldn’t call driving system Autopilot because humans are still in control, Buttigieg says
Secretary Buttigieg says he’s concerned about Tesla’s marketing of the system, which is being investigated in crashes that have caused at least 14 deaths since 2016.
2 years ago
New blood donation rules allow more gay men to give in U.S.
The new approach does away with a requirement that men who have sex with men abstain from sex for three months prior to giving blood.
2 years ago
Woman charged in connection with Philadelphia prison break; 2 prisoners remain at large
According to Philadelphia police, there is evidence of communication between the woman and one of the escaped inmates.
2 years ago
Peloton is recalling more than 2 million exercise bikes in the U.S., Here’s why
Peloton is recalling more than 2 million of its exercise bikes in the U.S. because the bike’s seat post assembly can break during use, posing fall and injury hazards.
2 years ago