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Philly Naked Bike Ride 2019
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Naked Bike Ride, Art of Rap, Ukrainian Festival, Philly Bookstore Crawl, and Waterfront Jazz Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Aug. 24 - 27: Naked Bike Ride in Philly, Eric Church in N.J., and ‘70s Celebration in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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A row of homes on Page Street
PlanPhilly
Community

‘I have the foundation now’: Habitat for Humanity to mint 6 Philly homeowners after yearlong delay

The project hit a snag in October 2021 after residents raised concerns about the development’s footprint.

2 years ago

Gun advocates attend a rally at the state Capitol to mark the start of a new law that allows most adults in Oklahoma to carry a firearm in public without a background check or training, Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, in Oklahoma City
Politics & Policy

Gun-carrying laws are becoming looser in the U.S.; researchers and advocates say it’s a dangerous change

An increase in concealed carry permits is leading to an increase in total homicides, according to a new study from Rutgers University Camden.

2 years ago

People walk down a boardwalk at Rehoboth Beach on a sunny day.
Politics & Policy

Wave of prohibition against recreational weed stores rolls across Delaware beach towns

The beach towns of Rehoboth, Bethany, and Dewey won’t allow marijuana establishments — and South Bethany, Lewes, and Ocean View could be next.

2 years ago

Listen 1:59
DA Krasner speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

Bucks County resident facing murder charge for hit-and-run following alleged street race

Joseph Vannauker of Levittown faces multiple charges after hitting and killing a man while going up to 70 mph during an alleged street race.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Big Pennsylvania state employee unions ratify new 4-year agreements with Shapiro administration

The cost of salaries and benefits are projected to rise by more than 20%.

2 years ago

This photo shows an Amtrak train following a crash Sunday, April 3, 2016, in Chester, Pa. Amtrak said the train was heading from New York to Savannah, Ga., when it struck a backhoe outside of Philadelphia. (Glenn R. Hills Jr via A
Courts & Law
6abc

Families of 2 Chester children file lawsuit against Amtrak after fatal crash

Police say 9-year-old Jahaad Atkinson and 12-year-old Ahyir Womak were both killed in the incident.

2 years ago

Close-up shot of Yevgeny Prigozhin
Community

Private jet crash in Russia kills 10. Wagner chief Prigozhin was on passenger list

Mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin was on the passenger list, but it wasn’t immediately clear if he was on board.

2 years ago

Outdoor seating at a New Jersey restaurant
Community

Burlington County Restaurant Week summer edition underway

The event has twice as many participating eateries as the winter edition.

2 years ago

Homes in Philadelphia’s Sharswood neighborhood. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A win-win’: New repairs program seeks to stabilize Philly’s stock of affordable housing

The Rental Improvement Fund will provide forgivable and low-interest loans to small landlords who cannot afford to fix up their properties.

2 years ago

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

Philly officer who fatally shot Eddie Irizarry to be terminated after violating department policy

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw says the department is suspending Officer Mark Dial with intent to dismiss due to an administrative violation.

2 years ago

A general view of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center
Courts & Law

A Pennsylvania court says state police can’t hide how it monitors social media

Tuesday's order appears to end a six-year legal battle.

2 years ago

Capitol building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Funding for home repairs, public defense on hold as Pa. lawmakers negotiate final budget pieces

Roughly $1.1 billion in spending is stuck in limbo as legislative leaders continue to negotiate budget-enabling code bills.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Naked Bike Ride 2018. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

‘Flesh and fun’: Philly Naked Bike Ride returns for its 14th year

The 14th Philly Naked Bike Ride takes place Saturday at 2 p.m. There’s no need to sign up and it’s free to ride.

2 years ago

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Drexel engineers John DeVitis (left) and K I M Iqbal (right) use a hammer, a rod, a computer, and sensors to record vibrations from the pipe below the sidewalk.
PlanPhilly
Community

Could vibrations help water utilities find lead pipes? Researchers in Philly are trying

The federal government is requiring water utilities to identify service lines made of toxic lead. Researchers in Philly are trying to find an easier way.

2 years ago

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