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

U.S. Supreme Court ruling against Delaware in unclaimed property case could cost the state up to $250 million

The case centered on $250 million from unused money orders issued by MoneyGram, which is based in Texas but headquartered in Delaware.

3 years ago

(Left to right) Forum moderators Chantay Love, Sam Searles, and Elinore Kaufman.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

A trauma surgeon, community leader, and gun violence prevention reporter will ask Philly mayoral candidates tough questions

Reversing the shooting epidemic is a foremost task facing anyone who wants to lead the city.

3 years ago

Julie Su, of Calif., speaks during a hearing of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee for her to be Deputy Secretary of Labor, on Capitol Hill, March 16, 2021, in Washington
Politics & Policy

Biden to nominate Julie Su as next US labor secretary

Su, a civil rights attorney and former head of California’s labor department, was central to negotiations between labor and freight rail companies late last year.

3 years ago

Harrison Plaza high-rise in North Philadelphia. (Google maps)
Urban Planning

A senior-specific PHA high-rise gives spectacular Philly views and a chance to age in place

Harrison Plaza Senior Towers includes special amenities for those living out their years in city-sponsored housing.

3 years ago

Former Philadelphia Eagle and CBS NFL announcer Irv Cross
Health

Former Eagles star, CBS anchor Irv Cross had brain disease CTE

Researchers said he suffered from stage 4 CTE, which is the most advanced kind of the disease. Cross was diagnosed with mild cognitive dementia in 2018.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Joanna McClinton, D-Philadelphia, speaks on the Pennsylvania House floor, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023 at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Joanna McClinton elected first female speaker of the Pa. House as Mark Rozzi steps down

The leadership reshuffling came nearly two months after Rep. Mark Rozzi, a Berks County Democrat, became the surprise choice for speaker.

3 years ago

students protesting outside of the Supreme Court
Courts & Law

Student loan forgiveness gets its day in court: What to know

The Supreme Court is meeting Tuesday to hear two cases challenging President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan.

3 years ago

The interior of the N.J. Statehouse
Politics & Policy

New Jersey lawmakers pass dozens of bills as budget season kicks off

The Legislature sprinted through several issues, passing bills that address sexual extortion, high school dropout rates, youth suicide, and more.

3 years ago

A scale is seen as a symbol of law and justice
Courts & Law

Delaware bar exam changes designed to increase racial diversity and ‘rip some barbed wire from the welcome mat’

The exam, considered one of the nation’s toughest, will now be given twice a year. The passing score was lowered slightly and fewer essays will be required.

3 years ago

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The TikTok logo is seen on a cell phone on Oct. 14, 2022, in Boston
Politics & Policy

White House: No more TikTok on gov’t devices within 30 days

The Office of Management and Budget calls the guidance, issued Monday, a “critical step forward in addressing the risks presented by the app to sensitive government data.”

3 years ago

the Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence in West Oak Lane
Community

Arrest made in West Oak Lane mosque vandalism, suspect identified

The suspect accused of vandalizing the Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence last Friday has been captured, according to prosecutors and police. More details are expected.

3 years ago

Listen 1:14
Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., leaves an intelligence briefing on the unknown aerial objects the U.S. military shot down this weekend at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 14, 2023
Politics & Policy

Fetterman ‘on path to recovery,’ will be out for more weeks

Fetterman communications director Joe Calvello said in a statement Monday that the senator's recovery will be a "weeks-long process.”

3 years ago

Apartments and homes in Center City, Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New Philly housing report shows downtown is heading in a ‘very positive’ direction

People are continuing to migrate to greater Center City. There’s also a fresh supply of multi-family units, stable rents, and a healthy pipeline of new housing projects.

3 years ago

Chess pawns ready to meet their players at the Wild Card match (Ella Lathan/WHYY)
Community

Philadelphia chess clubs are thriving in this year’s chess tournament

The After School Activities Partnerships held its annual chess tournament for Philadelphia’s public schools.

3 years ago

Argentina's Lionel Messi and Spain's Alexia Putellas at the ceremony of the Best FIFA Football Awards in Paris, France
Arts & Entertainment

Lionel Messi and Alexia Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again

Putellas won the women's voting over Alex Morgan of the United States and England’s Beth Mead.

3 years ago

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