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New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy gestures while standing behind a mic
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

Inability of Murphy, Senate to speed judicial appointments is ‘appalling’

State bar association president says governor should try same strategy he used to halt strike at Rutgers University.

2 years ago

Good Morning America screenshot
Education

Parents talk bullying after elite New Jersey boarding school admits fault in son’s death

Bill and Dr. Elizabeth Reid appeared on "Good Morning America" to discuss the admission of the Lawrenceville School in failing to protect their son Jack.

2 years ago

Striking writers walk the picket line outside Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on Dec. 13, 2007. Television and movie writers on Monday, May 1, 2023, declared that they will launch an industrywide strike for the first time since 2007, as Hollywood girded for a shutdown in a dispute over fair pay in the streaming era.  
(AP Photo/Nick Ut, File)
Arts & Entertainment

Hollywood writers begin strike, late-night shows to go dark

Television and movie writers soured by Hollywood’s low pay in the streaming era went on strike for the first time in 15 years on Tuesday.

2 years ago

auto body shop
PlanPhilly
Community

Lawsuit filed against Southwest Philly auto repair shop is just one example of a ‘common’ problem, advocates argue

Residents complain of disruptive noise, “noxious fumes,” broken-down cars blocking an alleyway, and debris spilling into backyards.

2 years ago

In this May 31, 2020 file photo, visitors make silent visits to organic memorial featuring a mural of George Floyd, near the spot where he died while in police custody, in Minneapolis
Courts & Law

Ex-officer Thao convicted of aiding George Floyd’s killing

Tou Thao was last of the four former officers facing judgment in Floyd’s killing.

2 years ago

Piece of abstract artwork
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Art Museum now has a permanent home for Ellsworth Kelly

The PMA is permanently giving a gallery over to the work of the late abstract minimalist, on the centenary of his birth.

2 years ago

James Harden shooting the ball.
Arts & Entertainment

Harden scores 45, hits late 3 as 76ers down Celtics 119-115

The Sixers rallied without Joel Embiid to beat the Celtics 119-115 in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference semifinal.

2 years ago

Dana Redd, Mayor of Camden, N.J. from 2010-18, spoke at the 10th anniversary event for the Camden County Police Department on May 1, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Camden County Police marks 10 years of patrolling the city of Camden

With a complicated start and slightly complicated reception, the Camden County Police Department celebrates a decade of service to the City of Camden.

2 years ago

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Migrant workers rally at the N.J. Statehouse for May Day, May 1, 2023. (Tennyson Donyéa/WHYY)
Community

New Jersey migrant workers demand unemployment benefits and health care during May Day rally

Undocumented immigrants aren’t eligible for unemployment or for most public health care programs, despite paying taxes.

2 years ago

Martin Truex Jr. hoists the trophy after winning the NASCAR 400 auto race at Dover Motor Speedway, Monday
Community

Truex wins NASCAR race at Dover for 3rd time on a Monday

It was a weekend sweep for the Truex brothers at Dover.

2 years ago

A close-up of the green dome of the Pa. State Capitol.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania Senate votes to ban supervised injection sites

Sen. Nikil Saval, D-Philadelphia, said efforts to ban the centers are based on misconceptions that they provide drugs or contribute to crime.

2 years ago

A parking violation in Philadelphia, Tuesday, July 12, 2022. 
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Community
6abc

Thousands of Philadelphia drivers ticketed for leaving cars in path of street sweepers

People in more than a dozen neighborhoods now have to pay closer attention to the signs on their blocks.

2 years ago

Police are on the scene following an incident at 69th Street Transportation Center
Courts & Law

Philly homicide rate down from last year, but DA Krasner issues stern warning about violence on mass transit

Larry Krasner believes the high-quality SEPTA cameras will help lead to more arrests and convictions.

2 years ago

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro holds up Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward's hand as he signs the first bill of his tenure.
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Politics & Policy
Spotlight Pa

Shapiro signs first bill, expands Pa. health insurance coverage for breast cancer screenings

Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro has signed a law that requires health insurers to cover breast cancer screenings for high-risk patients.

2 years ago

A closeup of Bill McSwain
Education

Duane Morris’ investigation into Central Bucks finds no discrimination against LGBTQ students

Duane Morris claims the district is “ahead of the curve” in creating a welcoming environment for LGBTQ students. The ACLU calls the investigation a “sham.”

2 years ago

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