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File photo: Many trees were felled as part of the restoration and renovation of the Cobbs Creek golf course and community engagement center, as seen on Feb. 27, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly Art Commission continues to challenge Cobbs Creek Golf Course renovation

Commissioners heard plans for a driving range and education center for a third time. One called the development team’s preparation “troubling.”

3 years ago

Left: Republican Sen. Colin Bonini. Right: Democratic Rep. Larry Mitchell. (Provided by campaigns)
Politics & Policy

Primary voters send two prominent Delaware lawmakers into involuntary retirement

Colin Bonini had been in the state Senate since 1995 and was the GOP’s nominee for governor in 2016. Larry Mitchell was a 16-year veteran and House Majority Whip.

3 years ago

File photo A Norfolk Southern freight train makes its way through Homestead, Pa., on April 27, 2022.  (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Community

One union rejects deal days ahead of rail strike deadline

A strike would intensify snarls in the nation’s supply chain that have contributed to rising prices.

3 years ago

Emergency crews responding to a building collapse in East Kensington, September 14, 2022. (6abc)
Community
6abc

Key Pizza destroyed in East Kensington building collapse

The building collapsed Wednesday morning at Memphis and York streets in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Election workers check ballots one last time before sending them to be scanned and counted in the West Chester University gym.
Politics & Policy

‘A theft of taxpayer resources’: Delco still paying to fend off election fraud lawsuits from 2020

In Pennsylvania, Delaware County is 15-0 fighting off election-related lawsuits from 2020 — some of which are still active. All of that winning has come at a cost.

3 years ago

The LGBTQ flag flying alongside Pennsylvania's.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. election 2022: Where governor candidates Mastriano, Shapiro stand on LGBTQ rights

The top two candidates for Pennsylvania governor have extremely different views on LGBTQ discrimination protections, inclusive curriculum, and same-sex marriage.

3 years ago

Prof. Xiaoxing Xi and his wife before entering the courthouse on September 14, 2022. (Hannah Beier for the ACLU)
Courts & Law

Temple professor continues long legal journey to sue FBI for wrongful prosecution

The FBI’s accusations against Temple’s Xiaoxing Xi fell apart after he was arrested. He went to the U.S. Court of Appeals in Philly to hold the agency accountable.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (left) and Dr. Mehmet Oz. (AP Photos/Gene J. Puskar/Ryan Collerd)
Politics & Policy

Sentencing reform, or getting tough on crime? Oz and Fetterman on criminal justice

John Fetterman wants sentencing reform and second chances. Oz opposes attempts to reduce incarceration, and believes it leads to crime.

3 years ago

Dancer Ashley Rivera, who is the protagonist in the film, strikes a pose mid-air. Inside the bus, from top to bottom are the production team: Alaitz Ruiz, Christina Castro-Tauser, Alba Martinez, Martin Alfaro and director, Pedro Escárcega. (Courtesy of Ritmo Lab)
Arts & Entertainment

‘La Guagua 47’ is a love letter to Philly’s Latino community

Alba Martínez’s film had help from more than 100 community members and artists throughout Philly. The short film is set to debut at the Kimmel Center.

3 years ago

Superintendent Craig Parkinson (L) and Receiver Nafis Nichols (R) welcome back Chester Upland students in August 29, 2022 bell-ringing ceremony. (Courtesy of AEssential Consulting)
Education

After years of charter controversy, Chester Upland School District officials say a comeback is in order

School officials are optimistic about the future of the district after evading the teacher shortage crisis.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner speaking at a press conference on Monday, August 22, 2022. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania House votes to hold Philly DA in contempt

The resolution accuses DA Krasner of showing “willful refusal” on multiple occasions to comply with the subpoena for materials relating to Philadelphia's rising gun crisis.

3 years ago

File photo: Former U.S. diplomat Bill Richardson speaks to reporters after a news conference in New York, Nov. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Politics & Policy

Bill Richardson visits Moscow as Griner, Whelan remain jailed

Richardson is a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a frequent emissary in hostage negotiations.

3 years ago

Lawyer and certified public accountant Lydia York has won the Democratic nomination to be Delaware's next state auditor. (Courtesy of Lydia York)
Politics & Policy

Convicted Delaware auditor McGuiness trounced by newcomer York in Democratic primary

McGuiness, who faces sentencing and removal from office for official misconduct and conflict of interest, lost to York, a lawyer and first-time candidate.

3 years ago

File photo: State workers display their signs during a rally outside New Jersey Statehouse on Sept. 13, 2022. (Tennyson Donyéa/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

New Jersey commission, unions agree to ‘more affordable’ health benefits premium hike

The statehouse demonstration came one day before a N.J. commission is expected to vote on a proposal to increase health benefit premiums for thousands of state workers.

3 years ago

Jeopardy! champion Ryan Long was presented with a ceremonial model of the Liberty Bell at City Hall on September 13, 2022. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Community

Philly Jeopardy! champ honored by city ahead of Tournament of Champions

Ryan Long went from a rideshare driver to a big winner on the nationally syndicated game show. Now, he’s ready to take on other Jeopardy! champions.

3 years ago

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