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Offshore wind mills are seen in Denmark
Politics & Policy

‘The process is rolling’: Delaware takes 3rd look at procuring offshore wind power

A 2008 contract that would have made Delaware a pioneer in offshore wind evaporated. A 2018 study cited high costs, but a new law has the state pursuing the notion again.

2 years ago

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Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Union during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer semifinal Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Community

‘The training wheels are off’: The Philadelphia Union fall 4-1 to Messi’s Inter Miami in Subaru Park sellout

Messi scored his ninth goal in six games, dealing the Union its second-ever home loss since 2021. Many described his arrival as transformational for soccer in the U.S.

2 years ago

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Paul T. Jackson, 34, works with Frontline Dads patrolling the area around Broad and Susquehanna at dismissal time to look out for potential violence. His own experience with stop and frisk makes him think it is not a good idea. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for ‘Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist’ podcast

The podcast was a collaboration between WHYY News and Temple University’s Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting.

2 years ago

Philadelphia police cadets
Community

Advertising pays off: Philly police recruitment shows big increase

The advertising campaign to bring in more police recruits is designed to fill a big hole in the number of officers in the department.

2 years ago

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Money

Black business expo in Philadelphia connects entrepreneurs via ‘speed networking’

The African-American Chamber of Commerce for Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware is hosting its first National Black Business Month Expo inside the Comcast Spectacor.

2 years ago

Three panelists at a table.
Politics & Policy

Pa.’s Democratic-controlled House passed 2 gun safety laws. Now it’s in the Senate’s hands

A panel of experts led by Pa. House Majority Leader Matthew Bradford discussed gun policies at Villanova University Monday.

2 years ago

a shale gas well drilling site
Science

A Pennsylvania study suggests links between fracking and asthma, lymphoma in children

Pennsylvania researchers prepare to release findings from taxpayer-financed studies on possible links between the natural gas industry and various health concerns in the area.

2 years ago

Anton Moore (seated), executive director of Unity in the Community, at the orientation for a carpentry training program on August 5, 2021. Moore raised funds for the 20-week program that pays young men a stipend, offers mental health services and provides mentorship opportunities. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Philly groups get small grants to reduce violence

The DA’s office grants are designed to help groups that can’t get larger ones, and could be a lifesaver for people on the streets of Philadelphia.

2 years ago

home explosion
Community

Deadly Buena, New Jersey blast caused by explosives, investigators say

Gas utilities have been ruled out as being an attributing factor, investigators said.

2 years ago

Temple University campus
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

Temple to begin contract negotiations with faculty union TAUP

TAUP represents a total of 2,350 full and part-time faculty members, librarians, and academic professionals at 13 out of 17 Temple schools and colleges.

2 years ago

House on fire after explosion
Community

Homeowners were having issues with hot water tank before deadly blast in Pennsylvania, officials say

The cause of the blast that killed five people — including two municipal officials — remains under investigation.

2 years ago

David Devan poses for a photo
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia’s leader announces departure as the company tightens its belt

Devan turned Opera Philadelphia into an industry leader. He will leave as the company shrinks and adjusts for a changing world.

2 years ago

Trump speaks into a microphone. A U.S. flag is visible behind him.
Courts & Law

How the Georgia indictment against Donald Trump may be the biggest yet and other key takeaways

This may be the last of the Trump indictments, but it was the big one.

2 years ago

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, a lawyer for President Donald Trump, speaks during a news conference at Four Seasons Total Landscaping on legal challenges to vote counting in Pennsylvania, Nov. 7, 2020, in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

A look at the 19 people charged in Georgia indictment connected to Trump election scheme

The defendants face a slew of charges, including racketeering, violating the oath of a public officer, forgery, false statements and other offenses.

2 years ago

Patrick Cicero speaking at a podium, standing next to Gladys Brown
Community

Aqua, East Whiteland, and PUC to ask for second look at court ruling barring utility sale

Some Pa. ratepayers saw the recent court ruling as a rebuke against rising water and sewer bills. Now, Aqua and a township in Chester County are seeking corrective action.

2 years ago

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