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Bob Wright ASCE gives infrastructure report card. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania infrastructure barely gets passing grade in new review

The report cites wear and tear plus weather issues as partially responsible for the state’s crumbling infrastructure.

3 years ago

File photo: Violent insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump stand outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. A federal judge is questioning Donald Trump's efforts to withhold documents from Congress related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. Judge Tanya Chutkan was skeptical Thursday, Nov. 4, of attorneys for the former president who asked her to block the handover of documents to a House committee
Courts & Law

Jan. 6 committee to issue criminal referrals, chairman says

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol will make criminal referrals to the Justice Department as it wraps up its probe.

3 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf entered office eight years ago as a champion of government transparency, but has hired private law firms to do undisclosed legal work. (Jose F. Moreno/ Philadelphia Inquirer via Spotlight PA)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa.’s governor spends thousands on private law firms but won’t disclose why

His Office of General Counsel shields basic information about why it spends tens of thousands of dollars annually to hire private law firms.

3 years ago

Neil Patel hired Pa. State Agents to patrol his KARCO gas station in Philadelphia. (6abc)
Community

Philadelphia gas station owner hires armed agents to patrol property

Neil Patel says the crime targeting customers and his store and employees is rampant.

3 years ago

The Confederate flag and monument at the Marvel Carriage Museum. (WHYY file)
Community

Delaware town holding Christmas party at controversial museum that flies Confederate flag

A council member who shepherded funds to the museum says the party doesn’t aim to “stir up anything.” An NAACP leader says it doubles down on “white supremacy.”

3 years ago

Former Philadelphia Mayor Mayor Michael Nutte
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Politics & Policy

Former Philly Mayor Michael Nutter stands by stop and frisk, despite being stopped by police multiple times

Nutter shares his personal experiences with being stopped, including during his time on City Council. He still supports the policy, as part of a broader policing plan.

3 years ago

This July 23, 2018 file photo shows packets of buprenorphine, a drug which controls heroin and opioid cravings, in Greenfield, Mass. (Elise Amendola/AP Photo)
Health

New study: Buprenorphine proves safer for infants than methadone treatment during pregnancy

A new study, led by a Rutgers researcher, found that buprenorphine, rather than methadone, may be safer for infants born to mothers getting treatment for opioid use disorder.

3 years ago

File photo: Kirstie Alley attends the premiere of HBO's ''Girls'' on Jan. 5, 2015, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Arts & Entertainment

Kirstie Alley, Emmy-winning ‘Cheers’ star, dies at 71

Her death was announced Monday by her children on social media and confirmed by her manager.

3 years ago

File photo: New Jersey Senate chambers. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J. lawmakers tout bill to combat ‘discriminatory’ car insurance policies

Advocates push for legislation that would ban insurance companies from asking about credit score, education level, or occupation when determining a customer’s premium.

3 years ago

File photo: Trenton City Hall. (Alan Tu/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

First runoff election for Trenton City Council seats set for next week

Runoff election dates have been scheduled for five city council seats, including three at-large ones – but it wasn’t without legal drama.

3 years ago

(6abc)
Community
6abc

Deadly house fire in Darby Township, Delaware County now being investigated as suspicious

The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but officials said Monday the incident appears suspicious.

3 years ago

Los Angeles Dodgers' Trea Turner rounds first base after hitting a three-run home run during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Community

Trea Turner, Phillies reach $300M, 11-year deal: AP source

The Philadelphia Phillies have landed Trea Turner, agreeing to a $300 million, 11-year contract with the dynamic shortstop.

3 years ago

A silhouette of someone preparing a COVID-19 vaccine.
Health
WESA

If you don’t want to give COVID-19 for Christmas, experts recommend the bivalent booster

Just under 14% of Pennsylvanians, age five or older, have gotten the shot, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

3 years ago

Rep. McClinton speaks at a podium.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

In tussle for Pennsylvania House leadership, parties clash over math and precedent

With a temporary even split in the PA House, Republicans and Democrats both argue they have a claim to control.

3 years ago

Shown are Philadelphia police vehicles on a traffic stop
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Health

Understanding the mental health impact of stop and frisk and frequent police stops

Recent calls for stop and frisk policing as a solution to Philly’s gun violence crisis bring attention to the mental health implications of the practice.

3 years ago

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