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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber (12) is congratulated by Bryce Harper (3) after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies, Cardinals meet in playoffs; first time since 2011

The two clubs will meet again, 11 years after their last thrilling playoff showdown, set to play a best-of-three National League wild-card series at Busch Stadium.

3 years ago

Brandywine Creek in Wilmington. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science

Environmental advocates, scientists want federal protection for Red Clay, Brandywine, creeks in northern Delaware

The University of Delaware and others are proposing that Brandywine Creek and Red Clay Creek join the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

3 years ago

Members of 
Pennsylvania Task Force 1 in Florida conducting searches in Lee County. (Twitter/@PhillyFireDept)
Weather

PA Task Force 1 assists in search and rescue operations following Hurricane Ian

PA-TF1 includes members of the Philadelphia Fire Department and first responders from across the state who are specially trained in urban search-and-rescue operations.

3 years ago

The Lincoln Mill plans to hold events quarterly, one for Christmas, escape rooms, and even a scary Valentine’s Day pop-up. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Weather

This new haunted house in Philly is terrifying. It’s also an adaptation to flooding

One good thing to come out of Ida flooding: this horrifying haunted house in Manayunk.

3 years ago

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Theater artists (from left) Jess Conda, Jenn Kidwell, and Mel Krodman perform in ''Those with Two Clocks'' at the Wilma Theater. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

‘2 Clocks’ disassembles toxic masculinity with humor

The new play at the Wilma Theater is enlightening, enraging, and uncomfortable. That’s the point.

3 years ago

Wagner Free Institute of Science
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

No lectures, just fun: Science on Tap Philly serves up lessons for curious adults

Science on Tap has been teaching Philadelphians about science without the stuffiness for over a decade. At these monthly events, “science is for everyone.”

3 years ago

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Students line up to enter Christa McAuliffe School while wearing masks
Health

Emergency department visits and admissions of children with respiratory illnesses are up at Delaware Valley hospitals

A number of circulating viruses are causing rising rates of respiratory infections in kids, with hospitals and ICUs seeing an uptick in admissions.

3 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Low-performing nursing homes may soon be subject to sanctions in New Jersey

Underperforming nursing homes would be subject to potential punitive actions by the state, including Medicaid enrollments restrictions and reducing funding.

3 years ago

Holmesburg Prison, in the northeast section of Philadelphia, Pa., is shown in this aerial view from 1970. (AP Photo/Bill Achatz)
Community

Philadelphia apologizes for experiments on Black inmates

The dermatological, biochemical and pharmaceutical experiments were performed by University of Pennsylvania researcher Dr. Albert Kligman.

3 years ago

A SEPTA police officer stands on the platform of the Somerset stop
Community

Video: Can SEPTA balance its system upgrades with improving public safety?

WHYY hosts a live discussion on how SEPTA can balance the system upgrades it wants with the safety checks passengers need.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid in action during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Tuesday, April 5, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Arts & Entertainment

France hoping Embiid will join team for 2024 Paris Olympics

Embiid may choose to play internationally for the U.S. or France, but not both.

3 years ago

From left, the Delaware Supreme Court: Justice Gary F. Traynor, Justice Karen L. Valihura, Chief Justice Collins J. Seitz, Jr., Justice James T. Vaughn, Jr., Justice Tamika R. Montgomery-Reeves. (Delaware Supreme Court)
Politics & Policy

A month before Election Day, Delaware Supreme Court hears a dispute over no-excuse mail voting

A lower court struck down the new statute as unconstitutional on Sept.15. The state wants the high court to overturn that ruling, but Republicans want it upheld.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden boards Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022, to travel to Poughkeepsie, N.Y. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Politics & Policy

Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana

He is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana offenses, which reflect the vast majority of marijuana possession cases.

3 years ago

The influenza virus. (Frederick Murphy/CDC)
Health

Delaware hopes new flu test monitoring program gives better picture of virus spread

State health leaders are bracing for the possibility of “two epidemics going on at the same time” and are working on a plan to better track how the viruses spread.

3 years ago

Bloomsburg University (Jose F. Moreno/Philadelphia Inquirer via Spotlight PA)
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on college funding, transparency, and debt forgiveness

Here is where the top two candidates for governor stand on issues related to higher education in Pennsylvania.

3 years ago

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