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‘Doing Delco Safely’: Delaware County Health Department unveils free mail-order condom program
The new free mail-order condom program, named “Doing Delco Safely,” is meant to combat rising rates of sexually transmitted infections across the county.
3 years ago
Pa. Department of Health sues to keep medical marijuana program data secret
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is again suing Spotlight PA in an attempt to keep information about how patients obtain a medical marijuana card secret from the public.
3 years ago
Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression
Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression.
3 years ago
Biden wants ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects
President Joe Biden says the U.S. is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects.
3 years ago
Split Pennsylvania House set for raucous return next week
Pennsylvania's top House Republican on Wednesday warned of chaos when legislators reconvene next week.
3 years ago
Pa. Gov. Shapiro will not sign death warrants, calls for abolishment of death penalty
Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday he will not allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called for the state's lawmakers to repeal the death penalty.
3 years ago
Trump election probe grand jury believes some witnesses lied
The report’s introduction and conclusion, along with a section in which the grand jurors expressed concerns that some witnesses may have lied under oath were released Thursday
3 years ago
Terrill Haigler plans to host a series of one-on-one interviews with mayoral candidates about illegal dumping and sustainability.
3 years ago
Philly police inspector draws from her own grief to address gun violence, trauma
Altovise Love-Craighead is a Black woman, a co-victim of homicide, and a law enforcement leader. She says officers can do a better job building trust with residents.
3 years ago
Listen 3:13Feb. 16 - Feb. 19: Black dance tribute in Del., “Disney 100” exhibit in Philly, and “The Wild Party” in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
3 years ago
Listen 6:21The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine are hoping to influence more young, Black men to enter med school.
3 years ago
Philly City Council can help SEPTA’s bus network better serve the city
Philadelphia City Council can be doing a lot more to support bus riders in the city, help speed up buses, and work toward transit equity.
3 years ago
New Jersey educators say AP African American studies course is ‘crucial’
Advisors for the course say it allows for deeper discussions on the role of women in Black liberation movements, the influence of African American art, and more.
3 years ago
Listen 1:26An ode to Harlem developed in Philly
The Negro Ensemble Company, of New York, came to Penn Live Arts in West Philadelphia to develop its new play about gentrification.
3 years ago
Listen 1:27New data show Philly’s housing market is still in a tough place
Mortgage rates are still elevated. Home prices are still considerably higher than they were pre-pandemic. And inventory is low.
3 years ago