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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

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

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