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New report offers dozens of public safety recommendations for Temple University
Temple says the report is an assessment of the university's policies, technologies and training on campus and the neighborhood.
3 years ago
Tyre Nichols’ family sues Memphis police over beating, death
Lawyers for Tyre Nichols’ mother, RowVaughn Wells, filed the lawsuit in federal court in Memphis. The suit seeks a jury trial and financial damages.
3 years ago
All Pa. voters will have a chance to vote by mail. But thanks to the state's patchwork of mail voting regulations, their experiences may differ slightly from county to county.
3 years ago
Alabama police arrest 2 for birthday party shooting
Four young people were killed at the Sweet 16 birthday party.
3 years ago
DEA chief, former N.J. attorney general, faces probe into ‘swampy’ hires, no-bid contracts
Among the contract spending under scrutiny is $4.7 million to hire people Anne Milgram knew from her days as New Jersey’s attorney general and as an NYU law professor.
3 years ago
New Jersey halts electric vehicle rebates, demand too high
The Charge Up New Jersey program has disbursed an estimated $35 million for the fiscal year ending this July, according to the state’s Board of Public Utilities.
3 years ago
Supreme Court: New Jersey can quit mob-busting port agency
The high court ruled unanimously Tuesday that the Garden State doesn’t need New York’s consent to withdraw from the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor.
3 years ago
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill
In an order signed by Justice Samuel Alito on Wednesday, the court indicated it will act by Friday night.
3 years ago
Philly reaches deal with property owner over the future of UC Townhomes
The settlement will bring new affordable housing to the site and provide money to displaced residents.
3 years ago
WHYY News launches Climate Desk to tackle our changing environment
The newly formed desk reports on how our changing climate affects residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
3 years ago
‘The Moby Dick of carpeting’: Delco author pens novel about his working-class father
David Amadio’s debut novel is based on his father, a carpet master in Upper Darby.
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Listen 4:26Philly gets poor grade on air quality in new report
The American Lung Association’s findings for the 16-county Philadelphia area give the region a failing grade for a high number of ozone days.
3 years ago
Can capitalism save the planet from a climate crisis?
Many would say capitalism is what drove the climate crisis, and that a solution would depend on a different economic model that prioritizes sustainability and equity.
3 years ago
Listen 6:52Ralph Yarl shedding ‘buckets of tears,’ shooter out on bond
Eighty-four-year-old Andrew Lester surrendered at the Clay County Detention Center Tuesday, a day after being charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
3 years ago
Fox has agreed to pay $787.5 million to resolve claims it broadcast and perpetuated bogus claims that Dominion Voting Systems stole the election from Donald Trump.
3 years ago
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