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Politics & Policy

Meet your Philly City Council at-large candidates face-to-face

WHYY News, Committee of 70, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and League of Women Voters of Philadelphia are co-hosting the City Council At-Large Candidate Convention on April 11.

3 years ago

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Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Easter Promenade, Passover, Marc Broussard, and Paul Robeson’s birthday celebration in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

April 6 - April 9: Yamato in Del., Easter Promenade in Philly, and Super Sand Sculptures in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

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A train derailed in Paulsboro, N.J., at the Jefferson Street Bridge on Nov. 30, 2012
Health

A decade after Paulsboro, N.J. train derailment, questions linger over rail safety and public health

Residents in East Palestine, Ohio worry about the health impacts of vinyl chloride exposure. A similar accident occurred about 10 years ago in Paulsboro, N.J.

3 years ago

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An up-close view of an electric car that's connected to an EV charging station.
Politics & Policy

‘War without guns’ or protecting ‘health and our climate’? Del. debates proposed electric vehicle mandate for new cars in 2035

If the rule is adopted, 35% of new cars and light trucks delivered to dealers in 2026 would have to be electric. By 2035, that figure would be 100%.

3 years ago

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A number of Delaware licenses are shown
Courts & Law

A new Delaware law cuts criminal fees for residents with low income

The new measure will eliminate certain fees and fines for Delawareans struggling to pay.

3 years ago

A close-up of a police car.
Community
6abc

Philadelphia police officer injured, 4 cited after hundreds of juveniles swarm Center City

"This is a parental issue. This is not a police issue, this is not a city issue. The parents should be watching their kids," Inspector Ray Evers said.

3 years ago

A close-up of a transgender rights flag.
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Murphy prioritizes transgender rights as conservative states enact restrictions

The order requires all state departments and agencies to protect patients and health care workers who provide or seek gender-affirming health care services.

3 years ago

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The Philadelphia Phillies' new PhanaVision scoreboard at Citizens Bank Park will be one of the largest video screens in Major League Baseball
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Philadelphia Phillies home opener moved to Friday due to rain in forecast

The Philadelphia Phillies home opener will now be held on Friday, April 7, at 3:05 p.m. All gates will open at 12:35 p.m.

3 years ago

Scene outside an apartment building in the San Francisco-Oakland Bay
Money

Bob Lee, Cash App founder and MobileCoin exec, slain at 43

MobileCoin CEO Josh Goldbard says Lee made large contributions to Android at Google and was the first chief technology officer of Square before coming to MobileCoin.

3 years ago

The driver of a soda delivery truck was injured during what may be a case of road rage on Wednesday in Abington Township, Montgomery County. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Arrest made after truck driver wounded in Abington Twp. road rage shooting

Police say the victim was hit in the head with a gun, and that's when the gun went off.

3 years ago

Trump surrounded by his supporters at Mar-a-Lago after returning from New York for his arraignment.
Courts & Law

Trump’s bravado tested as legal woes overlap with campaign

While most defendants would see an arrest as an indignity to be handled quietly, Trump — who has always craved the media spotlight — seized the PR and fundraising opportunity.

3 years ago

A closeup of a lifeguard stand at Samuel Recreation Center
Community

Philly still searching for more lifeguards to open city pools this summer

The goal is to have enough staffing to open more than 60 pools in the city. Last year, only 47 were able to open because of staffing issues.

3 years ago

home being renovated
Urban Planning

Philly L&I is testing out virtual inspections to make the permit process more efficient

The initiative aims to both streamline the process and save time for inspectors who can forgo parking and travel between sites.

3 years ago

Christina Osborn and her children Alexander Osborn and Bella Araiza visit a makeshift memorial for the victims of the shooting at Sutherland Springs Baptist Church
Courts & Law

DOJ tentatively settles over Texas church shooting for $144M

The Justice Department said the settlement is still subject to court approvals.

3 years ago

A bottle of Johnson's baby powder is displayed
Courts & Law

J&J proposes paying $8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits

The amount more than quadruples that which the company had previously set aside to pay for its potential liability.

3 years ago

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