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C. Adrienne Rhodes, co-founder of the Preserving Black Haddonfield History Project, stands on the steps of Mount Olivet Baptist Church and Parsonage in Haddonfield, N.J., on June 19, 2023. (Nicole Leonard/WHYY)
Community

As a South Jersey borough’s Black population shrinks, residents say preserving history and culture becomes vital

Haddonfield, N.J., is a borough in South Jersey with a small Black population, but one that dates back to the 1700s, historians say.

2 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
Courts & Law

New report finds evidence of racial disparity in Philadelphia police stops and sentencing

The DA’s report shows Black and brown Philadelphians are much more likely to be stopped by police and charged.

2 years ago

Samantha Richards stands outside of her apartment, Friday, June 9, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. Richards has been on Medicaid her whole life and currently works two part-time jobs as a custodian
Health

More than 1 million people are dropped from Medicaid as states start a post-pandemic purge of rolls

States were prohibited from removing people from Medicaid during the pandemic. But that ban was lifted in April.

2 years ago

Wilt Chamberlain, the towering Philadelphia Warriors center, stretches for a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers, Feb. 28, 1961 at the Philadelphia Arena
Money

Wilt Chamberlain’s Philadelphia Warriors rookie home uniform sells at auction for $1.79 million

SCP Auctions says the jersey and shorts that Chamberlain wore during the 1959-60 season were sold to filmmaker Rob Gough.

2 years ago

Wyndham Clark holds the holds the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Los Angeles Country Club on Sunday, June 18, 2023, in Los Angeles
Community

Wyndham Clark’s U.S. Open win on Father’s Day is also a tribute to his late mom

Clark’s mother, Lise, died of breast cancer in 2013, which sent him spiraling. The road back led him to leave college at Oklahoma State for a fresh start at Oregon.

2 years ago

The north facade of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council is poised to pass a new budget tackling public safety. Here’s what’s in it

This Thursday, City Council will approve a fiscal year 2024 budget. The current proposal includes public safety items such as policing and neighborhood cleanup.

2 years ago

Listen 0:57
wind farm in Atlantic City
Science

Delaware lawmakers want state to assess offshore wind potential

The legislation would direct DNREC to evaluate the potential benefits and roadblocks of offshore wind.

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
Close-up of Philadelphia City Councilmember Brian J. O'Neill
PlanPhilly
Money

Marijuana dispensaries push back against Philly’s recreational zoning ban

Medical marijuana dispensary operators say zoning that prohibits recreational sales in some Philly neighborhoods would curb economic growth.

2 years ago

Listen 1:09
People celebrated their Black heritage on foot, and some on bikes, during Sunday's Juneteenth Parade and Festival
Community

Juneteenth Parade and Festival celebrates Black unity, fatherhood in West Philadelphia

West Philadelphia served as a backdrop for the love and connections made at the Juneteenth Parade and Festival on Sunday.

2 years ago

Listen 1:20
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken (left) shakes hands with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, right, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China, Sunday, June 18, 2023
Politics & Policy

U.S., China remain at odds on numerous issues as Blinken finishes first day of meetings in Beijing

U.S. officials say Secretary of State Antony Blinken was able on Sunday to secure a visit to Washington by Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang during a nearly 6-hour meeting.

2 years ago

Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, June 18, 2023
Community

Pope Francis, back to Vatican routine post-surgery, says thanks to shouts of ‘Long live the pope!’

Thousands of pilgrims and tourists in the square exploded in applause when he came to the window.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr.
Community

Pa. trooper, suspect killed in shootout; 2nd trooper critically wounded

Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr., 29, was killed and Lt. James Wagner, 45, was critically wounded in separate encounters, police said.

2 years ago

The SKCC and Dietz Watson Mobile Cancer Screening van is visible parked outside on a sunny day.
Health

Delaware County partnering with Jefferson to offer free prostate cancer screening

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 21 at the Wellness Center in Yeadon, healthcare professionals will administer the free test. Health officials say early detection is key.

2 years ago

Biden speaks at a podium as Shapiro looks on.
Politics & Policy

Biden takes helicopter tour of I-95; Shapiro says it will re-open within two weeks

“I’ve directed my team...to move heaven and earth to get this done as soon as humanly possible,” Biden said.

2 years ago

A view of a car driving away from the Homer City Generating Station.
Science

Pennsylvania’s largest coal plant to shut down

Homer City Generating Station will shut down by July due to competition from cheap natural gas and pollution upgrade costs. The plant was a major air polluter in its heyday.

2 years ago

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