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The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, Feb.11, 2022, in Washington
Courts & Law

Supreme Court keeps FDA abortion pill rules in place for now

The new limits would take effect Saturday unless the court acts before then.

2 years ago

An overhead view of Philadelphia City Council chambers.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council to investigate city’s preparedness for drinking water threats

Council authorized hearings on Philadelphia’s emergency management practices for drinking water threats after a March chemical spill triggered a bottled water advisory.

2 years ago

A view of food in a styrofoam cotnainer.
Politics & Policy

Exemptions abound as Delaware lawmakers weigh 2025 ban on Styrofoam food containers

The measure wouldn’t take effect until July 2025. Food establishments would be covered but hospitals, fire companies, and nonprofits that serve meals would not.

2 years ago

Listen 1:32
Charred and smoking trees are visible.
Community

A changing climate is contributing to longer wildfire seasons in New Jersey, experts say

Officials say that 99% of wildfires are caused by humans.

2 years ago

Indigenous artist Nathan Young is a member of the Delaware tribe of Indians. He returned to his ancestral homeland to create an immersive sound installation on the grounds of Pennsbury Manor, colonial estate of William PennIndigenous artist Nathan Young is a member of the Delaware tribe of Indians. He returned to his ancestral homeland to create an immersive sound installation on the grounds of Pennsybury Manor, colonial estate of William Penn
Arts & Entertainment

Pennsbury Manor whispers the noisy history of the Lenape people

Sound artist and Lenape descendant Nathan Young has installed noise and avant-garde music at William Penn’s historic estate.

2 years ago

Listen 3:13
A look down a busy city street in Springtime.
Community

Pew report finds that Philly continues to struggle, despite pandemic bounce back

A Pew Charitable Trusts report shows that Philadelphians are re-engaging in city life but concerns regarding public health, housing, and safety still remain.

2 years ago

A view of the exterior of Lehigh Valley Hospital
Community
6abc

Cybercriminals stole sensitive photos of nearly 3K patients in LVHN data breach: Officials

Some of those images were posted on the dark web.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law
6abc

Philly Pops files lawsuit against Philadelphia Orchestra/Kimmel Center

The lawsuit comes after the nation's largest stand-alone Pops orchestra announced in November it will cease operations.

2 years ago

An aerial view of a junkyard fire.
PlanPhilly
Community

No unsafe levels of toxic chemicals found in air near Hunting Park junkyard fire, city says

Philly’s air monitors did not detect a rise in unhealthy particulate pollution during Wednesday’s fire, officials say, but the closest monitor is two miles away.

2 years ago

Murphy, left, and Shapiro, right, gesture as they speak.
Politics & Policy

New Jersey and Pennsylvania governors announce joint task force to ‘strengthen labor law enforcement’

The Democrats said the task force would tackle wage theft and worker misclassification.

2 years ago

Rows of headshots of people recently hired and/or promoted at WHYY News.
Community

Editor’s note: WHYY News announces new senior leadership team, hires, and promotions

The news department announced a revamped editorial leadership role and numerous promotions.

2 years ago

A Washington Commanders helmet and Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris
Arts & Entertainment

76ers owner’s group has agreement to buy Washington Commanders: AP sources

Harris and Rales are set to pay $6 billion for the storied NFL franchise.

2 years ago

Supreme Court
Courts & Law

Supreme Court won’t block $6B student debt relief settlement

The justices' action comes as the high court is weighing what to do with Biden's plan to wipe away $400 billion in student debt held by more than 40 million people.

2 years ago

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to a crowd at Adventure Outdoors gun store, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Smyrna, Ga.
Politics & Policy

Florida GOP passes 6-week abortion ban; DeSantis supports it

The policy would also have wider implications for abortion access throughout the South as some nearby states have total bans in place.

2 years ago

From left to right: Mayoral candidates Cherelle Parker, Jeff Brown, and Helen Gym.
Community

As Philly mayoral primary nears, candidates are dropping out and endorsements are piling up

As the campaign winds down the candidates are getting backers to line up behind them.

2 years ago

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