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Saturday night violence in Philadelphia leaves several dead, including 14-year-old

Two teenagers, including a 14-year-old, were among four people killed in separate shootings on Saturday night in Philadelphia.

2 years ago

A group of people are seen from a distance standing around a folding table, outdoors.
Health

Mobile addiction treatment and naloxone expansion part of Camden County’s plans for opioid settlement funds

The first year of settlement funds from national opioid lawsuits have reached Camden County, where officials will prioritize treatment and naloxone access.

2 years ago

Lebohang Kganye looks at her patchwork cloth re-creation of a black and white photo of her great-grandmother
Arts & Entertainment

2 South African artists converse across the apartheid timeline at the Barnes

The Barnes Foundation hosts work by two artists: one making work since apartheid, the other growing up in post-apartheid South Africa.

2 years ago

A close-up of Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking. The U.S. flag is visible behind him.
Politics & Policy

Shapiro will pitch first budget as governor on Tuesday

Gov. Shapiro will unveil his first budget as he aims to remake the state's public school funding system and to put Pa. on competitive footing to attract major companies.

2 years ago

The large chambers and the ceiling of the Pa. State Capitol are shown
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania lawmaker won’t quit amid sex misconduct claim

A Pennsylvania state representative accused of sexual harassment says he's not resigning but plans to enter inpatient treatment of some kind.

2 years ago

A woman looks at several blocks hanging in the air in the art exhibit.
Arts & Entertainment

Museum for Art in Wood introduces Philly to the Islamic mashrabiya screen

The traditional wood screens made in ornately geometric patterns for Islamic palaces and mosques are given the modern art treatment.

2 years ago

Philadelphia’s Streets Department demonstrate their mechanical street and sidewalk sweepers
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly street sweeping starts again in April

The street sweeping program currently covers 14 high-litter areas of the city. The mayor’s budget proposal includes an expansion.

2 years ago

Madison and Haley pose with a newly-born filly that is laying in the straw. The mare, the foal's mom, is visible in the background.
Education

‘Foal cam’ offers ‘miraculous’ look at next generation of Pennsylvania-born race horses

The Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association and Delaware Valley University in Doylestown offer a glimpse at the miracle of equine birth live.

2 years ago

A view from up the street of Amy's Pizzeria. Further down the street are other houses, flags, and cars at an intersection.
Courts & Law

Hate crime charges for Hatboro woman who launched racist rant against Amy’s Pizzeria

Rita Bellew has been charged with “ethnic intimidation and harassment” by the Hatboro Police Department. She told WHYY News she’s “horrified” and “ashamed” by her behavior.

2 years ago

People walk by signs emblazoned with Temple's logo.
Education

Temple faculty still deciding on ‘no confidence’ vote

The Temple Association of University Professionals’ executive committee plans on meeting Monday “to discuss a path forward, which may include a vote of no confidence.”

2 years ago

Council President Darrell Clarke is seen inside the chamber
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council considers moving budget hearings to in-person

Last fall, council meetings moved back to in-person, but committee meetings have still been held online since the start of the pandemic.

2 years ago

A view of the exterior of the U.S. Supreme Court building on a sunny day.
Courts & Law

Delaware has the reserves to weather the cost of Supreme Court ruling on unclaimed property, state leaders say

The justices said MoneyGram checks should have been returned to the states where they were issued. Other states said the amount is $250 million.

2 years ago

A close up of a brick building with a sign that reads building 21.
Education
6abc

Asbestos found at high school in Philadelphia’s West Oak Lane neighborhood

So far this year, there have been 196 abatement projects at Philadelphia schools.

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro gestures as he speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy

Shapiro aims tax break at police officers, teachers, nurses

Gov. Josh Shapiro wants lawmakers to pass a three-year incentive of up to $2,500 a year for newly certified teachers, police officers and nurses in Pennsylvania.

2 years ago

Candidates for mayor of Philadelphia raise their hands when asked who has a TikTok account. The question came during a forum on the performing arts and cultural economy at the Kimmel Center. The candidates are (from left) Jeff Brown, Jimmy DeLeon, Allan Domb, Derek Green, Helen Gym, David Oh, Cherelle Parker, Maria Quiñones Sánchez, and Rebecca Rhynhart. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Mayoral candidates discuss Philly arts sector at Kimmel Center forum

A mayoral forum at the Kimmel Center asked nine candidates about how to fund and leverage the arts to address city problems.

2 years ago

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