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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

protesters inside the office
Politics & Policy

Young climate activists arrested at Biden’s Wilmington campaign headquarters: ‘We want a future’

Members of the Sunrise Movement were urging President Biden to declare a climate emergency.

2 years ago

The Octavius Catto statue at Philadelphia City Hall is coated in snow and ice
Weather
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Expect winter storm to impact Tuesday morning commute

In the city, it could be sloppy with rain changing to wet snow during the height of the morning commute.

2 years ago

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates with the trophy after the team's win in overtime during the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. The Chiefs won 25-22.
Arts & Entertainment

Mahomes, the Chiefs, Taylor Swift and a thrilling game: 9 takeaways from Super Bowl LVIII

Super Bowl Sunday featured back-to-back wins for Kansas City, Las Vegas spectacle and plenty of Taylor Swift close-ups.

2 years ago

The Uptown marquee showing a large list of artists performing there
Arts & Entertainment

WHYY-TV remembers the heyday of the Uptown Theater

A new documentary traces the architecture, music and community that made the once-great venue on North Broad shout.

2 years ago

Listen 1:43
A monument in Germantown's Market Square
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A no-brainer’: Philly’s historical commission designates new district in Germantown

The Germantown Urban Village Historic District is now part of the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places.

2 years ago

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File photo: New Jersey State Capitol building in Trenton. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J. Family Leave Act change could expand job protection for workers at small companies

On Monday, the Assembly passed a measure expanding current law to include job protections for workers who take family leave at smaller businesses.

2 years ago

The inside of the ongoing construction of PATCO's Franklin Square station, made with bird-safe glass
Urban Planning

PATCO’s Franklin Square station to open later this year

The $30 million project at 7th and Race streets has steadily worked towards resurrecting the “ghost station,” and will include ADA accessibility features.

2 years ago

Listen 1:11
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) runs against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Community

Patrick Mahomes rallies Kansas City to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime

With pop star Taylor Swift watching boyfriend Kelce from a suite, Kansas City captured their third Super Bowl title in five years and established themselves as a dynasty.

2 years ago

File photo: Tommy Paul of the U.S. plays a backhand return to Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024.
Community

Voorhees Township-native Tommy Paul wins 2nd career ATP title with victory at Dallas Open

It was the fourth ATP final for the 15th-ranked Paul, whose previous title came in 2021 in Stockholm.

2 years ago

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