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A group of people on a tightrope together as a team exercise.
Education

Some Philly school leaders spend their spring break bonding high above Fairmount Park

Trauma specialists at Philly schools take on an aerial challenge to better connect and build trust.

3 years ago

Listen 1:06
birds in a wetland
Politics & Policy

Biden vetoes bill that sought to toss EPA water protections

President Joe Biden vetoed a congressional resolution that would have overturned protections for the nation’s waterways that Republicans have criticized as overly intrusive.

3 years ago

People attend a rally as part of a Transgender Day of Visibility, Friday, March 31, 2023, by the Capitol in Washington
Politics & Policy

U.S. would bar full ban on trans athletes but allow exceptions

The proposal sends a political counterpunch toward a wave of Republican-led states that have sought to ban trans athletes from competing in school sports.

3 years ago

Se ve Deborah Kunselman, Daniel McCaffery, Patricia McCullough, and Carolyn Carluccio en cuatro fotos distintas.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Elecciones primarias Pa. 2023: Guía completa de los candidatos a la Corte Suprema del Estado

Pensilvania elige a sus magistrados de la Corte Suprema en contiendas partidistas a nivel estatal. Aquí va su guía completa de los candidatos.

3 years ago

A sign outside the Supreme Court building saying it's closed.
Courts & Law

Supreme Court says 12-year-old trans girl in West Virginia can continue on track team

The justices refused to disturb an appeals court order that made it possible for the girl to continue playing on her school’s track and cross-country teams.

3 years ago

Federal prosecutors say the above photo taken on Jan. 6, 2021, shows Kepley (blue circle) and Nolf (orange circle) moving with the invading mob toward the tunnel into the Capitol. (U.S. Department of Justice)
Courts & Law

Delaware woman and her brother from Pennsylvania charged in attempt to breach Capitol during Jan. 6 insurrection

Authorities say Heather Kepley of Millsboro carried a pink Trump flag while she tried to storm the Capitol with her brother. Each brought a minor son to D.C.

3 years ago

Justice Clarence Thomas
Politics & Policy

Justice Thomas reportedly took undisclosed luxury trips

The organization says a 2019 trip to Indonesia the story detailed could have cost more than $500,000 had Thomas chartered the plane and yacht himself.

3 years ago

an 18-inch, one-year-old Indian cobra
Community

Snake on a plane! South African pilot finds cobra under seat

Rudolf Erasmus had four passengers on board the light aircraft during the flight when he felt “something cold” slide across his lower back.

3 years ago

Gun reform and ''Tennessee Three'' supporters raise signs in the gallery of the House chamber Thursday, April 6, 2023, in Nashville
Politics & Policy

Tennessee’s House expels 2 of 3 Democrats over guns protest

The vote to oust Rep. Justin Pearson on Thursday came after fellow Democratic Rep. Justin Jones was expelled but a vote to oust Rep. Gloria Johnson failed.

3 years ago

WHYY on 6th Street in Philadelphia.
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

Listen 5:09
People dressed as Easter bunnies pose for a photo.
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

Listen 5:13
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

Listen 5:28
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

Listen 1:53
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

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