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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

Michaela holds up a sign that says ''Dictators ban books ... not democracies!''
Courts & Law

ACLU files federal complaint against Central Bucks School District, alleging discrimination against LGBTQ students

The ACLU listed more than a dozen actions district administrators have taken since 2019 that the ACLU says have created a “hostile environment” for LGBTQ students.

3 years ago

The man, identified as a former police officer, opened fire at a childcare center in the town of Nongbua Lamphu. (6abc)
Community

37 killed, mostly preschoolers, in Thai day care attack

It was the deadliest mass shooting in the country's history. The assailant, identified as a former police officer, killed his wife and child before taking his own life.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper celebrates after the Phillies won against the Houston Astros to clinch a wild-card playoff spot, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Arts & Entertainment

The Phillies are heading to the playoffs after an 11-year drought. Here’s how to watch

For the first time since 2011, there will be a Red October in Philadelphia. Here's who the Phillies are playing, and how you can watch.

3 years ago

In this April 13, 2016 file photo, Kevin Hart addresses the audience during the Universal Pictures presentation at CinemaCon 2016 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Fishtown Music & Arts Fest, Kevin Hart, ‘Tootsie’ the musical, and Harvest Weekend in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Oct. 6 - Oct.9: Kevin Hart in Philly, “Tootsie” in Delaware, and the second annual Vegan Fest in Camden, N.J. are among weekend event highlights.

3 years ago

Listen 5:01
The Philadelphia flag waves outside the city’s Municipal Services building. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community
Eyes on the Street

Philly’s city flag is over 120 years old. It’s time for something new

Philadelphia’s current flag was designed back in 1895. It’s time for a new municipal flag design that represents our city’s culture, history, and future.

3 years ago

Sunflowers in a garden
PlanPhilly
Community

Ever wondered if the soil in your Philly yard has lead in it? Now’s your chance to find out

Got questions about keeping your kids safe from lead? This event in West Philly Saturday will have all the answers — and free smoothies!

3 years ago

Audiovisual artist  Ezra Masch plays the drum set that is part of his installation at the Icebox in Kensington. The 300 LED lights that fill the space respond to the playing of the drum. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Drummers play the lights inside Philly’s Icebox

There’s a moment when the percussionists “stop playing the drums and they start playing the lights” in Ezra Masch’s “Volumes” art installation.

3 years ago

File photo: City workers and community groups work to clean up McPherson Square and the area around it, including disposing of used needles. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Health

Philadelphia nonprofit sounds alarm on rising drug use

It is the first time in the program’s 30-year history that it received more used syringes than clean ones distributed.

3 years ago

New Jersey Statehouse in Trenton
Politics & Policy

New Jersey child tax credit signed into law, GOP wants more tax reform

Assemblyman Jay Webber (R-Morris) suggested that lawmakers index tax brackets to account for historic inflation rates.

3 years ago

(From left) Florida's first lady Casey DeSantis, Gov. Ron DeSantis, first lady Jill Biden and President Joe Biden arrive at Fort Myers Beach, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Ian. (Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, Pool)
Weather

Biden and DeSantis join together in Ian recovery effort

Biden says he's putting politics on mute for now to focus on those in need in and around Fort Myers.

3 years ago

Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner speaking at a press conference October 5, 2022. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Former Philly police officer to stand trial for first-degree murder of 12-year-old boy

A judge approved charges against a former Philly police officer. It’s one of three murder cases brought against police by the DA in five years.

3 years ago

The reason the rules vary, and the reason why there might be lawsuits, is that elections have become highly political, and Pennsylvania’s election law has some gray areas. (Fred Adams for Spotlight PA)
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Unresolved gray areas in Pa. mail voting law likely to spur fresh confusion, legal challenges

As millions of Pennsylvanians once again go to the polls this November, some key questions on mail ballots remain unsettled, opening the door for more legal action.

3 years ago

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