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Arts & Entertainment

Philly mayoral candidates say more help is on the way for the arts

Cultural organizations within the city want the next mayor to provide additional funds for the arts and help the industry further integrate into the city’s commerce.

3 years ago

Listen 1:04
A closeup of detailing on Philly row houses
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘An unusually slow year’: Philly has roughly 17K property assessment appeals to review

Property assessments dictate how much property owners must pay in property taxes. Bills are due on Friday.

3 years ago

A vendor cooks on a grill at an open stand. Trees and cars are visible behind her.
PlanPhilly
Community

Once a ‘South Philly secret,’ the Southeast Asian Market returns to FDR Park for another delicious season

“I hope that when people think about the Southeast Asian Market, that it becomes one of those landmarks,” said Catzie Vilayphonh from the Cambodian Association.

3 years ago

Listen 2:05
People hold up signs, including one that says
Courts & Law

Trump indictment and hush money investigation, explained

Here's a look at the hush money case, the grand jury investigation and possible ramifications for Trump's presidential campaign.

3 years ago

A close-up of a police car.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia’s Driving Equality Act remains in place after court rules against police union

In 2022 the FOP filed a lawsuit against a new city law designed to reduce traffic stops for certain vehicle violations. The Court of Common Pleas overruled their argument.

3 years ago

Former President Donald Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach
Courts & Law

Donald Trump indicted; expected to surrender next week

The charges center on payments made during the 2016 presidential campaign to silence claims of an extramarital sexual encounter.

3 years ago

The sign for Joint Base Andrews is seen on March 26, 2021, at Andrews Air Force Base
Community

Joint Base Andrews on lockdown after armed person reported

Authorities say Joint Base Andrews was locked down Thursday after the person was reported seen near the base’s housing area.

3 years ago

A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a police vehicle in Chester County, Pennsylvania. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Officer charged following fatal crash involving bicyclist in West Goshen Twp.

Police say 75-year-old Michael Thomas Ghione was riding his bike when Officer Listmeier hit him from behind.

3 years ago

The healthcare.gov website
Courts & Law

Judge’s ruling undercuts U.S. health law’s preventive care

The Biden administration had told the court the outcome of the case “could create extraordinary upheaval in the United States’ public health system.” It is likely to appeal.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner shakes hands with Brandon Marsh (16) after Turner hit a two-run home run off Detroit Tigers' Joey Wentz during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, March 23, 2023, in Clearwater
Community
6abc

Opening Day 2023: Phillies take on Rangers in season opener

The Opening Day roster includes 13 pitchers, two catchers, six infielders and five outfielders.

3 years ago

People embrace as police respond to the scene of a shooting at a Kroger's grocery store in Collierville, Tenn., on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021
Community

Gunshot injuries in U.S. surged during pandemic, CDC says

Experts say the CDC gun injury study, which uses data from hospital emergency departments, helps provide a more comprehensive picture of gun violence in America.

3 years ago

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is escorted by officers from the Lefortovsky court to a bus, in Moscow,
Courts & Law

Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge

The Federal Security Service said that Evan Gershkovich was detained in the Ural Mountains city of Yekaterinburg while allegedly trying to obtain classified information.

3 years ago

Dozens gathered to discuss the hot button issue at the Ubuntu Fine Art Gallery. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Gentrification in Philadelphia: Residents weigh in on how development ‘changes the look of the neighborhood’

The conversation focused on the influx of wealth and redevelopment of Philly’s neighborhoods.

3 years ago

The Franklin Institute. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Wine Walk Philly, OperaDelaware gala, party at the Franklin Institute, Marvin Gaye birthday concert, and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

March 30-April 2: “La Traviata” opening gala in Del., Wine Walk in Philly, and Brian Culbertson in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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The point where the Otter Creek meets the Delaware River, south of the Bristol Marsh Preserve, at Delaware Canal State Park in Bristol, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

During a chemical spill, Philly was unable to switch water sources. Here’s why that matters

The contamination threat is the latest in a series of disasters that underscore the need for infrastructure investments.

3 years ago

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