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Because of legal restrictions and financial hurdles, Pennsylvania abortion providers plan to expand access to medication abortions and telehealth rather than open new clinics. (Leise Hook/For Spotlight PA)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Abortion providers focus on expanding telehealth, medication access as they await outcome of Pa. governor’s race

In Pennsylvania, the thicket of restrictions on abortion providers shapes the number of abortion facilities in the state and limits the services they can provide.

3 years ago

Democratic Congressman Mike Doyle (left) is retiring after 14 terms representing the Pittsburgh area. State House Rep. Summer Lee (center) won the Democratic nomination to replace him; she is running against Republican Mike Doyle, a Plum Borough Councilor (right). (Matt Nemeth / Rebecca Droke / Doyle Campaign
/ WESA / AP / Doyle Campaign)
Politics & Policy
WESA

Democrats seek to address confusion over ‘Mike Doyle’ in 12th Congressional District race

Democratic Congressman Mike Doyle will announce his retirement later today — again — in an effort to head off confusion about who exactly is on the ballot this fall.

3 years ago

Water pools at the edge of residential district in Atlantic City
Weather

Amid rising seas, Atlantic City has no plans for retreat

Atlantic City is one of the poorest and most densely populated parts of the N.J. coastline. But city leaders have no plans to buy and demolish homes in flood-prone areas.

3 years ago

A screenshot of a candidate forum for N.J.'s 3rd congressional district
Politics & Policy

New Jersey 3rd Congressional District Candidates’ Forum hosted by League of Women Voters and WHYY

The participating candidates were incumbent Andy Kim (Democrat), Christopher Russomanno (Libertarian) and Gregory Sobocinski (God Save America).

3 years ago

Calcomanías de
Politics & Policy

Los votantes latinos en toda Pensilvania son ignorados hasta justo antes de una elección. ¿Cómo están las agencias del área de Filadelfia llenando el vacío?

Una encuesta encontró que más de lai mitad de votantes latinos en el territorio autónomo no recibió NINGÚN alcance electoral en el último año.

3 years ago

A video of then-President Donald Trump speaking is displayed as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol holds a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. (Alex Wong/Pool Photo via AP)
Politics & Policy

Jan. 6 panel subpoenas Trump, shows startling new video

Republican Rep. Liz Cheney, the panel's vice-chair, says, “We must seek the testimony under oath of January 6th’s central player ... the man who set this all in motion."

3 years ago

Investigators work the scene where multiple people were shot near a high school in Philadelphia
Courts & Law

2nd suspect arrested in deadly Roxborough High School shooting: Police

On Wednesday, authorities announced Yaaseen Bivins, 21, was charged with murder and four counts of aggravated assault for the gunfire late last month.

3 years ago

Mannequin Pussy will headline a show at Underground Arts on the final day of Philly Music Fest. (Uv Lucas)
Arts & Entertainment

Mannequin Pussy closes out Philly Music Fest Saturday at Underground Arts

Since 2017, the festival has hosted more than 100 artists to raise money for local music education programs.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania Task Force 1 pose with Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf (far right) after returning to Philadelphia. (@PhillyFireDept/Twitter)
Weather

Members of PA-TF1 return to Philadelphia from Southwest Florida

The specialized team of first responders spent about a week surveying damaged structures in Fort Myers Beach and Sanibel Island.

3 years ago

Frank Olivieri (right), owner of Pat’s King of Steaks, holds up a frozen ribeye for punches from Matthew Amira, who will portray Rocky in Walnut Street Theatre’s production of ‘’Rocky, the Musical.’’ (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Bike Ride, ‘Black Angels over Tuskegee,’ Coltrane Fest, Design Philadelphia, and ‘Rocky the Musical’ in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Oct. 13 - 16: Philly Bike Ride, "Alice & John: A Coltrane Festival," and "Rocky the Musical" are among this week's highlights.

3 years ago

Listen 4:45
People protest over the ''fight for 15''
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania’s minimum wage is no longer a living wage. Here’s where Shapiro, Mastriano stand on raising it

Pennsylvania’s minimum wage has been stuck at $7.25 for 13 years. Josh Shapiro wants to raise it. Doug Mastriano opposes any changes.

3 years ago

Spanish-language
Politics & Policy

Latino voters across Pa. are ignored until right before an election. How are Philly-area agencies filling the gap?

Pennsylvania’s Latino population is growing. Experts across political advocacy and polling across the state say ignoring them is a long-standing problem.

3 years ago

Listen 3:05
Pictured items include a jawn pillow from The Pillow Works, the Drawn Jawn coloring book by Katie Otte, a jawn sticker from South Fellini and a print that says
PlanPhilly
Community

‘Jawn’ is more than a noun. It connects us to who we are, beyond our city and region

The word ‘jawn’ can be used to replace any noun in a sentence, but the term is more than an interchangeable Philly word. It has a deeper meaning, writes Kae Lani Palmisano.

3 years ago

Deputy Chief Vanore provides updates on the arrest of the alleged Roxborough High School shooter. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Man arrested in Roxborough HS shooting was sold ammo despite felon status, police say

Yaseen Bivens is charged with murder in the death of 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde after police found he purchased ammunition while a convicted felon.

3 years ago

Union members picket outside the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Arts & Entertainment

After 17 days, the Art Museum director acknowledges striking workers

Sasha Suda started as PMA director the day the workers went on strike. Both sides hope to resolve a first contract when the new Matisse show opens.

3 years ago

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