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Care, Not Control youth leaders (including Bre Stoves- center) pose during a pop-up performance of music from Care, Not Control: The Album in North Philadelphia. (Courtesy of Naomieh Jovin)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy
Eyes on the Street

Why Philly’s youth need to be included in the next mayor’s plan to stop violence

We're seeing increased "tough on crime" talk from certain candidates, but they don't understand the harms of increased policing, writes organizer Bre Stoves.

3 years ago

A scientist holds up a water sample at a testing station in a lab.
Science

Philly officials say the water is safe. How do we know that?

More than 100 samples of water have been taken in 12 locations in the river, outside the plant, and in the raw water storage basin.

3 years ago

An aerial view of police cars at Broad and Snyder at night.
Community
6abc

2 people shot, wounded on Broad Street Line subway in South Philadelphia

Officials say a suspect was apprehended and a gun was recovered.

3 years ago

Faculty and staff hold picket signs on the Camden campus of Rutgers University.
Education

At discussion about university finances, Rutgers union workers demand raises and new contract

The demonstration adds another page to the stalemate between union workers and Rutgers administration.

3 years ago

Listen 1:17
A Narcan dispenser in Kensington's McPherson Square park. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Health

FDA approves naloxone nasal spray for over-the-counter use

Public health advocates and harm reduction proponents in Philadelphia have long fought to make the medication more accessible.

3 years ago

A silhouette of someone standing on a sidewalk is clear as traffic in the background going by is blurred.
Courts & Law

People are driving on Roosevelt Boulevard without license plates to avoid speeding tickets, officials say

The practice is common among those who race on the roadway, sometimes hitting speeds of over 100 mph.

3 years ago

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. primary election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for Commonwealth and Superior Courts

In May, Democrats and Republicans will choose their parties’ candidates for three vacant seats on Commonwealth and Superior Courts.

3 years ago

Emergency responders and heavy equipment are seen at the site of a deadly explosion at a chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania.
Community
6abc

7 victims killed in West Reading chocolate factory explosion identified

Autopsies preliminarily revealed that all seven died of blast injuries. The following victims have been identified by the Berks County Coroner's Office.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Many cops, teachers, nurses won’t get full $2,500 tax break

A worker would have to make almost $82,000 to get the full $2,500 benefit, and the worker may not even work a full year the first year they are eligible.

3 years ago

Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., leaves an intelligence briefing on the unknown aerial objects the U.S. military shot down this weekend at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 14, 2023
Politics & Policy

AP source: Fetterman expected back to Senate in April

Fetterman’s return will be welcome news for Democrats who have struggled to find votes for some nominations, in particular, without Fetterman there.

3 years ago

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg arrives at the District Attorney's office in New York
Courts & Law

Trump grand jury poised to take pre-planned break from case

The break, which was scheduled in advance when the panel was convened in January, coincides with Passover, Easter and spring break for New York City public school system.

3 years ago

Philly police officers at the scene of a crash near 15th and Race streets in Center City, which may have involved PPD Commissioner Danielle Outlaw. (Asha Prihar/Billy Penn)
Courts & Law
6abc

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw involved in Center City crash

It happened around 3 p.m. at 15th and Race streets.

3 years ago

Pope Francis meets children at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican
Health

Vatican: Pope to be hospitalized for days for lung infection

Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni says Francis, 86, does not have COVID-19, but requires several days of therapy.

3 years ago

file photo: Philadelphia Police at a crime scene on Nov. 19, 2018. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Community

Landlord-tenant officer shoots woman during eviction in North Philly; police investigating

Police are investigating what went wrong when an eviction officer went to serve papers at a complex near Girard College.

3 years ago

Philadelphia rowhouses.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New Pa. program will send millions to Philly area for home repairs and weatherization

The Whole-Home Repairs Program will provide grants to eligible homeowners and forgivable loans to small landlords.

3 years ago

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