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Mary Buffaloe looking at a photograph of her brother.
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

A dying man won release from prison after Spotlight PA highlighted his case. It shouldn’t be that hard, advocates say

Data shows fewer than 50 people were released in the last 14 years under the current compassionate release law.

2 years ago

2 cats
Community
6abc

2 cats found shot, 1 fatally, in Bucks County; SPCA offers reward for information

Now, officials are searching for justice for Tootsie and Josie.

2 years ago

Kevin Bethel speaks during a news conference
Courts & Law

New Philly police commissioner Kevin Bethel promises ‘data-driven’ solutions to improve public safety

Bethel is currently head of security for the school district and formerly served as the city's deputy police commissioner.

2 years ago

Members of the Philadelphia 76ers served meals to military service members and veterans onboard the Battleship New Jersey on Monday. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Philadelphia 76ers host Thanksgiving meal for military service members and veterans

Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said it was great to serve and say ‘thank you’ to service members and veterans Monday night.

2 years ago

Conrad Benner stands in front of a mural in Fishtown
Arts & Entertainment

WHYY launches new podcast revealing the city’s street artists

The new podcast from WHYY taps into Philly’s community of public artists, both legitimate and “non-commissioned.”

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrates after scoring on a 1-yard run during the second half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.
Community

Jalen Hurts leads second-half rally as Eagles beat Kansas City 21-17 in Super Bowl rematch

Kansas City had the ball near midfield with less than 2 minutes to go, but Marquez Valdes-Scantling had a would-be 51-yard touchdown pass slip through his hands.

2 years ago

The Thomas F. Eagleton United States Courthouse in St. Louis. (General Services Administration/Facebook)
Courts & Law

Federal appeals court deals a blow to Voting Rights Act, ruling that private plaintiffs can’t sue

It's a decision that voting rights advocates say could further erode protections under the landmark 1965 law.

2 years ago

Brianna Cook, of Macon, Ga., looks at a display inside the Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Plains, Ga. Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as U.S. president and their four decades thereafter as global humanitarians, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 2023. She was 96.
Community

Rosalynn Carter’s tiny hometown mourns a global figure who made many contributions at home

Lifelong residents and more recent transplants to Plains remembered her Monday as an involved presence around town.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles' Dallas Goedert in action during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, in Philadelphia
Community

Eagles without Goedert, Barnett for Super Bowl rematch against Kansas City

Jurgens was activated off IR on Saturday after missing five games with a foot injury.

2 years ago

town meeting
Community
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pa. families call on Josh Shapiro to fulfill recommendations of fracking grand jury

Families that live near fracking in Washington County are disappointed in Gov. Josh Shapiro’s recent partnership with a major gas driller.

2 years ago

File photo: Mercedes-Benz stadium is seen, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2017, in Atlanta.
Community

Atlanta to host opening game, Miami gets the final for 2024 Copa América

Other sites and scheduling for the 16-team event will be revealed later.

2 years ago

The YWCA in Germantown.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘A negative influence on our community’: Developer looks to take control of Germantown Y

Another developer was selected to transform the historic property nearly a decade ago, but the company’s project is still at the starting line.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger announced $36 million in new tax credits for the Neighborhood Assistance Program, or NAP.
Community

Philabundance and other nonprofits get help from additional Pennsylvania tax credit funding

An extra $35 million in tax credits through the Neighborhood Assistance Program is designed to help for-profit companies do more for nonprofits.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Aaron Nola (center right) pose for a photo after signing a seven year contract with his agents Joseph C. Longo (left) and Garrett Parcell (right) and his wife Hunter Jayde Harrington (center left) Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Community

Nola’s $172 million, 7-year deal with Phillies includes bonus if traded in 2024 or ’25

He would get a $1 million assignment bonus if traded in 2024 or 2025.

2 years ago

File photo: Clear protective panels stand onstage between lecterns as preparations take place for the second Presidential debate at Belmont University, Oct. 21, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn.
Politics & Policy

Lafayette College to host 2024 vice presidential debate on Sept. 25

Three presidential debates are set to be held in college towns in Texas, Virginia and Utah between Sept. 16 and Oct. 9.

2 years ago

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