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Monica Miraglilo poses on a construction site
PlanPhilly
Community

In a male-dominated construction industry, this Philly woman seeks to empower others

Monica Miraglilo worked her way into the construction industry after a career in modeling. Now she wants to empower other women to join her.

2 years ago

A police car reads Lower Merion Police.
Community
6abc

Lower Merion police release body camera video after officer uses Taser during traffic stop

A Lower Merion Township police officer will be facing disciplinary review in connection with a controversial traffic stop in which a woman was tased.

2 years ago

A group of students hold up a sign that reads
Education

Central Bucks teachers protest flurry of ‘anti-LGBTQ’ policies and directives

Central Bucks educators, students, and parents rallied outside the administration’s meeting about a policy that bans Pride flags and other inclusive classroom decor.

2 years ago

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Manufactured gun on display at the DA's office press conference. (Tom MacDOnald/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Prosecutors accuse Philly man of Illegally assembling assault weapons

Luis Soto is accused of buying gun parts with a fake name and using those pieces to produce untraceable assault weapons.

2 years ago

The front exterior of Esperanza Health Center's Kensington site
Health

Kensington’s Esperanza Health Center eyes expansion, new wellness center

Kensington-area medical facility Esperanza Health Center plans to expand its health and behavioral services, as well as a newly built community wellness center.

2 years ago

The scene outside of the courthouse after the shooting incident. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Armed man shot by security officer outside federal courthouse in Philadelphia

Federal authorities are investigating an incident involving a man who was shot by a court security officer after they say he waved “sharp-edged” weapons towards the officer.

2 years ago

Cars pass a horse-drawn carriage in Old City
Community

The future of horse-drawn carriage rides in Philly remains uncertain after 76 Carriage Company empties its stables

76 Carriage Company suspended rides as they look to find new stables. Animal rights advocates want the rides banned by the city.

2 years ago

larimer housing homes
Health
WESA

With COVID-era foreclosure protections expired, filings are climbing in Pennsylvania — though aid is available

Pennsylvania received $350 million in federal assistance to aid homeowners; the money must be spent by September 2025.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro is sworn in as Pennsylvania's 48th governor on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023, at the state Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa
Politics & Policy

Shapiro takes oath of office to become 48th Pa. governor

Shapiro will be the first governor of Pennsylvania since 1966 to be elected to succeed a member of his own party.

2 years ago

A water filtration system is seen at the Brandywine School District
Education

Delaware officials to testify under oath at state Senate hearing on lead pollution in schools

As Delaware conducts a second round of lead testing in K-12 schools, officials face questions over their botched handling of the first.

2 years ago

Listen 1:45
A person is seen through a gap in a row of papers strung on clotheslines. He's seated at a table, looking downwards.
Arts & Entertainment

At Philly’s Bluver Theatre, a play about drug overdose deaths is on a grim timer

A documentary play at Louis Bluver Theatre is abruptly interrupted every 5 minutes and 39 seconds by another overdose death. That rate is quickening.

2 years ago

Listen 1:29
A Philly police officer's uniform is pictured
Community

New Philly police academy graduates won’t be enough to make up for attrition

Those leaving the force are expected to exceed the number of newly hired and trained cops by the end of the year.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
Shelley Henderson (left) and her daughter, Jaylynn Chalmers, 13, work together to clean up Tacony Creek Park
Community

Volunteers tackle short-dumping along Tacony Creek

Hundreds of tires, a deflated soccer ball, and a bag of bones are just some of the items cleaned up as part of the King Day of Service in North Philadelphia.

2 years ago

A large group gathers to watch a wreath-laying ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Politics & Policy

On King’s holiday, daughter calls for bold action over words

The Rev. Bernice King said leaders — especially politicians — too often cheapen her father’s legacy into a “comfortable and convenient King” offering easy platitudes.

2 years ago

Josh Shapiro is seen entering a vehicle
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Secrecy has dominated Shapiro’s transition to Pa. governor. It may be a sign of what’s to come

The incoming Democratic governor had transition advisors sign NDAs, and isn’t sharing which private donors are paying for his inauguration.

2 years ago

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