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A close-up of a police car.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia’s Driving Equality Act remains in place after court rules against police union

In 2022 the FOP filed a lawsuit against a new city law designed to reduce traffic stops for certain vehicle violations. The Court of Common Pleas overruled their argument.

2 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach
Courts & Law

Donald Trump indicted; expected to surrender next week

The charges center on payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.

2 years ago

The sign for Joint Base Andrews is seen on March 26, 2021, at Andrews Air Force Base
Community

Joint Base Andrews on lockdown after armed person reported

Authorities say Joint Base Andrews was locked down Thursday after the person was reported seen near the base’s housing area.

2 years ago

A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a police vehicle in Chester County, Pennsylvania. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Officer charged following fatal crash involving bicyclist in West Goshen Twp.

Police say 75-year-old Michael Thomas Ghione was riding his bike when Officer Listmeier hit him from behind.

2 years ago

The healthcare.gov website
Courts & Law

Judge’s ruling undercuts U.S. health law’s preventive care

The Biden administration had told the court the outcome of the case “could create extraordinary upheaval in the United States’ public health system.” It is likely to appeal.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner shakes hands with Brandon Marsh (16) after Turner hit a two-run home run off Detroit Tigers' Joey Wentz during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Clearwater
Community
6abc

Opening Day 2023: Phillies take on Rangers in season opener

The Opening Day roster includes 13 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders.

2 years ago

People embrace as police respond to the scene of a shooting at a Kroger's grocery store in Collierville, Tenn., on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021
Community

Gunshot injuries in U.S. surged during pandemic, CDC says

Experts say the CDC gun injury study, which uses data from hospital emergency departments, helps provide a more comprehensive picture of gun violence in America.

2 years ago

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is escorted by officers from the Lefortovsky court to a bus, in Moscow,
Courts & Law

Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge

The Federal Security Service said that Evan Gershkovich was detained in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg while allegedly trying to obtain classified information.

2 years ago

Dozens gathered to discuss the hot button issue at the Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Gentrification in Philadelphia: Residents weigh in on how development ‘changes the look of the neighborhood’

The conversation focused on the influx of wealth and redevelopment of Philly’s neighborhoods.

2 years ago

The Franklin Institute. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Wine Walk Philly, OperaDelaware gala, party at the Franklin Institute, Marvin Gaye birthday concert, and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 30-April 2: “La Traviata” opening gala in Del., Wine Walk in Philly, and Brian Culbertson in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

2 years ago

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The point where the Otter Creek meets the Delaware River, south of the Bristol Marsh Preserve, at Delaware Canal State Park in Bristol, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

During a chemical spill, Philly was unable to switch water sources. Here’s why that matters

The contamination threat is the latest in a series of disasters that underscore the need for infrastructure investments.

2 years ago

Care, Not Control youth leaders (including Bre Stoves- center) pose during a pop-up performance of music from Care, Not Control: The Album in North Philadelphia. (Courtesy of Naomieh Jovin)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy
Eyes on the Street

Why Philly’s youth need to be included in the next mayor’s plan to stop violence

We're seeing increased "tough on crime" talk from certain candidates, but they don't understand the harms of increased policing, writes organizer Bre Stoves.

2 years ago

A scientist holds up a water sample at a testing station in a lab.
Science

Philly officials say the water is safe. How do we know that?

More than 100 samples of water have been taken in 12 locations in the river, outside the plant, and in the raw water storage basin.

2 years ago

An aerial view of police cars at Broad and Snyder at night.
Community
6abc

2 people shot, wounded on Broad Street Line subway in South Philadelphia

Officials say a suspect was apprehended and a gun was recovered.

2 years ago

Faculty and staff hold picket signs on the Camden campus of Rutgers University.
Education

At discussion about university finances, Rutgers union workers demand raises and new contract

The demonstration adds another page to the stalemate between union workers and Rutgers administration.

2 years ago

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