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Barricades are unloaded from a truck near the courts in New York
Courts & Law

In Trump probe, NYC grand jury hearing from final witnesses

Law enforcement officials have accelerated security preparations in advance of a possible indictment.

2 years ago

People hold up posters as part of a protest in front of the courthouse ahead of former President Donald Trump's anticipated indictment
Politics & Policy

Trump indictment would be unprecedented moment in U.S. history

Here's a look at the hush-money probe, grand jury process and possible ramifications for his presidential campaign.

2 years ago

The first flowers of a cherry blossom tree emerge at Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Spring is officially here, and Philly is in full bloom

WHYY News photographer Kimberly Paynter captured some of the most scenic spring moments in Philly. Here’s what she found.

2 years ago

Carolyn Lazard,'s immersive exhibit, ''Long Take'' takes place in a darkened dance studio at the Institute of Contemporary Art. The sounds of dancing and verbal descriptions of the movements play from speakers while related words flash on and off on a trio of video screens. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Invisible dance exhibit highlights accessibility in art at UPenn

Artist Carolyn Lazard collaborated on an original dance with music, then stripped both sound and visuals to make their installation, “Long Take.”

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
Philadelphia Gas Works at 1601 S. Broad Street. (Nathaniel Hamilton for WHYY)
Science

PGW’s pipeline replacement plan will cost up to $8 billion and ignores climate impacts, study says

The report has a number of regulatory recommendations, which could help give PGW, the city, and ratepayers a more accurate accounting of the gas main replacement program.

2 years ago

Rowhouses in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘It shouldn’t be this hard’: Council committee explores pervasive form of housing discrimination in Philadelphia

It’s called source of income discrimination. City law makes it illegal, but it’s incredibly common.

2 years ago

Jason Sudeikis (fourth from left) who plays the title character in the Apple TV+ series ''Ted Lasso,'' speaks as he joins White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (third from left) and fellow cast members (from left) Toheeb Jimoh, Brett Goldstein, Hannah Waddingham, and Brendan Hunt, during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington
Arts & Entertainment

‘Ted Lasso’ visits White House, promotes mental health care

Biden has called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the “mental health crisis” in the nation as part of a bipartisan “unity agenda.”

2 years ago

Villanova players celebrate after winning a second-round college basketball game against Florida Gulf Coast in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 20, 2023, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Arts & Entertainment

Siegrist leads Villanova into Sweet 16 for 2nd time ever

The fourth-seeded Wildcats won their record 30th game and celebrated the March Madness milestone in front of another packed house at the Pavilion.

2 years ago

Chopper 6 was overhead on March 20, 2023, as flames destroyed a church in New Jersey. (6abc)
Community
6abc

Massive 4-alarm fire destroys church in Florence, New Jersey

The flames broke out around 6 p.m. at the Fountain of Life Center in Florence, NJ.

2 years ago

Members of the 1982-83 Philadelphia 76ers NBA Championship team gathered ahead of shootaround at the team's practice facility in Camden, New Jersey on Mar. 20, 2023. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Sixers legends recall ‘joyous ride’ of winning NBA Championship 40 years ago

Some Sixers legends believe the current team can cap off the 40th-anniversary championship run with an NBA title of their own.

2 years ago

Listen 5:29
Chopper 6 was overhead as police investigated a triple shooting in West Philadelphia on March 20, 2023. (6abc)
Community
6abc

13-year-old, two 16-year-olds shot in West Philadelphia; at least 44 shots fired

A triple shooting injured three juveniles including a 13-year-old on Monday in West Philadelphia.

2 years ago

A protester kicks a tear gas canister fired by police as protests continue Sunday, May 31, 2020, in Philadelphia over the death of George Floyd. Floyd died May 25 after he was pinned at the neck by a Minneapolis police officer. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Protesters win $9 million settlement and police demilitarization pledge for 2020 tear-gassing

The settlement with the group of 20 activists, organizers, and West Philly residents also includes a pledge to demilitarize the police.

2 years ago

The son of Flyers interim GM Danny Briere has apologized after a video posted on social media showed him pushing an empty wheelchair down a staircase
Courts & Law
6abc

Carson Briere, son of Flyers interim general manager, charged after pushing wheelchair down stairs

Surveillance video from a bar shows Briere tossing a woman's wheelchair down a flight of stairs.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden waves as he walks to Marine One upon departure from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, March 17, 2023, in Washington
Politics & Policy

Biden issues first veto, taking on new Republican Congress

The veto blocks a measure that bans the government from considering climate change or potential lawsuits when making investment decisions for Americans’ retirement plans.

2 years ago

Clear drifting marks shown on the road at the  intersection of Spring Garden and N 23rd streets. (Ella Lathan/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Will Philly’s new mayor try to curb street racing?

Four-wheelers and dirt bikes are a common occurrence on Philly streets, and some mayoral candidates want this change.

2 years ago

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