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A black plume rises over East Palestine, Ohio, as a result of a controlled detonation of a portion of the derailed Norfolk Southern trains.
Community

Norfolk Southern creates fund for homeowners near Ohio derailment to compensate for decline in value

CEO Alan Shaw said the company was “undertaking these efforts and expenses without any judicial or investigatory finding of fault.”

3 years ago

The Chinatown Friendship Arch is visible on a sunny day.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia Chinatown, Tanner House make national list of endangered historic places

Residents say a proposed arena could spell the end of Chinatown. A busted roof could do the same for the historic rowhome in North Philly.

3 years ago

 This is a March 2002 file photo of a deer tick under a microscope in the entomology lab at the University of Rhode Island in South Kingstown, R.I. Lyme disease is about 10 times more common than previously reported, health officials said Monday, Aug. 19, 2013. (Victoria Arocho/AP Photo, file)
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania leads the nation in Lyme disease. The state is responding with new tick testing, research and education

The PA Tick Research Lab, one of only three labs nationwide engaged in tick testing and research, is analyzing data from 30,000 tick exposures in Pennsylvania from 2019-2021.

3 years ago

A bird sitting on a tree branch
Science
StateImpact Pennsylvania

In Pa., climate change threatens the state tree, bird and fish. Work is under way to help the native species

Experts say climate change is fueling and favoring the growth of invasive species—in many cases, at the expense of Pennsylvania’s cherished symbols. 

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) throws a pass as New York Giants linebacker Jihad Ward (55) tries to rush in on him during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Community
6abc

Philadelphia Eagles to host New York Giants at the Linc on Christmas Day 2023

The full 2023 NFL schedule won't be released for another day, but we already know of one date Eagles fans will be circling on their calendar.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) smiles while walking down court with James Harden (1) during the second half of Game 5 in the NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinals playoff series against the Boston Celtics
Community

Embiid scores 33, 76ers beat Celtics 115-103 for 3-2 lead

Philadelphia will have chance to close out the series and advance to the conference finals when they host Game 6 on Thursday.

3 years ago

Man enters polling place.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Candidates running for key Pa. election posts wrongly believe 2020 presidential race was stolen

Votebeat & Spotlight PA looked into more than 400 county commissioner and council candidates to see which ones have alleged fraud or expressed doubts about election security.

3 years ago

attorney general matt platkin speaks at a podium
Politics & Policy

N.J. advocates ‘encouraged’ by recent analysis of program that pairs cops with mental health specialists during emergency responses

The report analyzed 342 calls for service between December 2021 and January 2023.

3 years ago

Side by side photos of Ed Brown and Laura Wentz.
Politics & Policy

Who is running for Upper Darby mayor on the Democratic ticket?

Mayor Barbarann Keffer is finishing her term but isn’t seeking re-election. Here’s what you need to know about the Democratic candidates running to replace her.

3 years ago

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Tamika Morales holds a photo of herself and her son, Ahmad Morales.
Courts & Law

Three years, no arrests: Ahmad Morales and Philadelphia’s homicide clearance rate

The national homicide clearance rate is at an all-time low. Philadelphia’s numbers are lower.

3 years ago

From top left: headshots of Tanya Bamford, Tom DiBello, Liz Ferry, Joe Gale, Kimerbly Koch, Neil Makhija, Noah Marlier, and Jamila Winder.
Politics & Policy

Who’s running for Montgomery County Commissioner? A procrastinator’s guide to the candidates

All three county commissioner seats are open in a crowded race. Here’s a look at the eight candidates and their priorities.

3 years ago

Listen 1:43
Stephanie Wein speaks at a podium.
Science

Power plants among the largest industrial climate polluters in Pennsylvania

In a new report, environmental advocates crunched EPA data to call out Pennsylvania’s “dirty dozen.”

3 years ago

Listen 1:23
Close-up of Gov. Shapiro speaking
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro touts corporate tax cuts to Philly business chamber, promises investment in education

Dozens of business leaders gathered to hear about Gov. Josh Shapiro’s plans for the statewide economy and his vision to collaborate with the next leader of Philadelphia.

3 years ago

The exterior of Grover Washington Jr. Middle School in Olney.
Education

Gun recovered from Philadelphia middle school, two juveniles in custody

A teacher at Grover Washington Middle School alerted authorities that a student was in possession of a firearm, according to the Philadelphia Police.

3 years ago

Philly mayoral candidates stand at podiums onstage.
Politics & Policy

WHYY’s ‘Studio 2’ went 1-on-1 with Philly’s mayoral candidates. Here’s what they had to say

Hear directly from candidates Amen Brown, Jeff Brown, Allan Domb, Helen Gym, David Oh, Cherelle Parker, and Rebecca Rhynhart.

3 years ago

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