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Bluford charter school is expected to reopen as a district-run school this fall, while its sister school, Daroff, will remain closed, officials said.
2 years ago
Philly landlord faces discrimination lawsuit over treatment of residents with housing vouchers
The complaint alleges that ProManaged Inc. violated federal housing laws by openly barring voucher holders from renting in majority-white neighborhoods.
2 years ago
Many questions on $52B storm protection plan in N.Y., N.J.
People are asking questions about a storm protection proposal for New York and New Jersey that would be among the most massive and costly flood control projects ever done.
2 years ago
‘I’m a girl from Philly…but I cried’: Dawn Staley reacts to Brittney Griner’s release
"I was shocked actually ... and then, honestly, I cried," Staley said on ESPN's "First Take."
2 years ago
We asked, you answered: WHYY audiences respond to ‘Stop and Frisk’ podcast
How do you feel about stop and frisk (and policing more broadly) as an answer to Philly's gun violence crisis?
2 years ago
Ukrainians bring contemporary theater to Philadelphia
“Mothermotherland” was devised by artists who fled Kharkiv, now based in Pittsburgh. It is presented by Philly’s Miniball festival.
2 years ago
Listen 1:20Cruel and unusual: How the justice system is failing Mumia Abu-Jamal
Patterns of misconduct in Abu-Jamal’s case have convinced people that his constitutional right to equal justice under the law was violated, argues Linn Washington.
2 years ago
Philly’s flood-prone Eastwick neighborhood will finally get custom emergency alerts
In a place where flooding has required residents to be rescued by boat, the city wants a contractor to develop a better system of emergency alerts.
2 years ago
FarmerJawn is expanding their agriculture access vision into Chester County
After bringing their vision to Cheltenham, FarmerJawn sees an opportunity for more organic food access and Black farmers at Westtown School.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania officials say school-based health centers are needed to bridge equity gaps
State health officials say there’s clear research that school-based health centers can bridge health equity gaps. But there’s still few in Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
Hazardous waste storage areas at former refinery site could close within a year
In another sign of transformation at the 1,000-acre site, the last hazardous waste storage areas are expected to formally close within a year.
2 years ago
Former Trenton mayor endorses Assemblyman Benson for Mercer County Executive
After forming an exploratory committee, former Trenton Mayor Doug Palmer will formally endorse Asm. Dan Benson for Mercer County Executive.
2 years ago
Applications for New Jersey’s first Youth Council are due soon
The 44-member commission is expected to meet four times per year to help advise the government on issues relevant to young people in the state.
2 years ago
Bill protecting same-sex, interracial unions passes House
President Joe Biden is expected to promptly sign the measure, which requires all states to recognize same-sex marriages.
2 years ago
Pennsylvania panel to vote on proposal defining sex, race
Advocacy groups say greater clarity about the terms “sex,” “religious creed” and “race” would be a significant step forward.
2 years ago