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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Penn Relays, The Philadelphia Show, Philly Black Pride, and Short Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 27 - April 30: KRS One celebrates hip hop in Delaware, Penn Relays in Philly, and a Short Film Fest in South Jersey are among this weekend’s event highlights.

3 years ago

Listen 5:29
A photo of the Philadelphia skyline taken in October, 2021
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

The 2023 climate voter’s guide: Where do Philly mayoral candidates stand on the issues?

From the future of PGW to tackling trash, here are the candidates’ plans.

3 years ago

Listen 6:19
Police at a crime scene.
Courts & Law

Lots of cities are trying to prevent gun violence. What’s working? And what lessons can Philly’s next mayor take?

Philly’s newly elected mayor will need to address the gun violence crisis. Can strategies piloted in other cities serve as a guide?

3 years ago

Listen 4:08
Philadelphia's Chinatown neighborhood is seen at 10th and Cuthbert streets
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Could a Sixers arena ‘completely transform’ Market East?

Real estate experts say the struggling stretch of Philly needs more investment. But opponents worry the project will destroy an irreplaceable neighborhood.

3 years ago

Listen 6:11
Tonya Mosley smiles, posing for a photo.
Arts & Entertainment

Terry Gross to share ‘Fresh Air’ microphone with co-host, Tonya Mosley

The former host of NPR’s “Here and Now” has joined the “Fresh Air” team.

3 years ago

Kimora Jackson speaks at a podium in front of a presentation.
PlanPhilly
Science

My Climate Story: Philadelphia students present environmental problems and solutions at WHYY

Inside WHYY, students from eight area schools listened as their peers shared presentations, spoken word, and projects about the climate in Greater Philadelphia and beyond.

3 years ago

Listen 1:51
A close-up of the green dome of the Pa. State Capitol.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania aims to expand breast cancer screenings

Under the bill, health insurers must cover out-of-pocket costs for patients who are deemed to be at risk when they undergo a second screening during a coverage year.

3 years ago

Philadelphia School District headquarters
Education

5 students in West Philadelphia school hospitalized after drinking unknown substance from grape juice bottles

The Philadelphia Police Department and the Office of School Safety at the School District of Philadelphia are investigating the incident.

3 years ago

Lester Holt sits at the desk with a sign for NBC Nightly News in the background.
Education

NBC Nightly News anchor Lester Holt to deliver Villanova University commencement speech

Since 2015, Lester Holt has been the anchor of NBC Nightly News. He’ll be delivering the speech on May 19.

3 years ago

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., arrives for a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans as he pushes his sweeping debt ceiling package, at the Capitol in Washington
Politics & Policy

House Republicans pass U.S. debt bill, push Biden on spending

The president says he's happy to talk with Speaker Kevin McCarthy, but will not negotiate over America's legal debt obligations.

3 years ago

Brian Kolfage leaves court after being sentenced for defrauding donors to the ''We Build the Wall'' effort, Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in New York
Courts & Law

We Build The Wall founder sentenced to 4 years in prison

Former Trump adviser Bannon was also charged but received a pardon hours before Trump left office. Bannon now faces fresh charges in state court. He says he's innocent.

3 years ago

Rachel King, a 35-year-old mother and teacher at Grover Cleveland Elementary School in Philadelphia, was shot dead on April 11
Courts & Law

2 charged in murder of mother shot in Dunkin’ drive-thru

Rachel King, a 35-year-old mother and teacher at Grover Cleveland Elementary School in Philadelphia, was shot dead on April 11.

3 years ago

Self Driving Cars Surreal Ride
Community

No one is driving this taxi. What possibly could go wrong?

An Associated Press reporter recalls the first time he took a ride in a car without sitting in the driver's seat. The half hour ride was going fine until an error occurred.

3 years ago

File photo: A statue of Walt Disney and Micky Mouse stands in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Jan. 9, 2019
Courts & Law

Disney sues DeSantis, calling park takeover ‘retaliation’

The suit came after a Disney World oversight board appointed by DeSantis voted to void a deal that placed theme park design and construction decisions in the company's hands.

3 years ago

South Korea's first lady Kim Keon Hee, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol​​, President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden wave from the Blue Room Balcony during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Washington
Politics & Policy

U.S. to dock nuclear subs in South Korea for 1st time in 40 years

The dock visits are a key element of what’s called the “Washington Declaration.”

3 years ago

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