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During the candlelight vigil, names of loved ones were read aloud through a megaphone. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Candlelight vigil in Kensington honors victims of fatal drug overdoses

Nearly 100 people at McPherson Square lit candles and read the names of deceased loved ones Wednesday.

3 years ago

Doug Mastriano raises his fist in celebration after winning the Pa. 2022 GOP primary.
Politics & Policy

Self-proclaimed prophets and QAnon conspiracy theorists: What we know about Mastriano’s campaign

Mastriano’s campaign for governor is opaque. But financial filings reveal close relationships with self-proclaimed prophets and QAnon conspiracy theorists.

3 years ago

I-676 is filled with floodwater in the wake of Hurricane Ida in 2021.
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One year since Ida: How the remnants of a hurricane still leave Pa. residents paying the price

It has been one year since the remnants of Hurricane Ida battered Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Delaware, and Bucks counties with historic rainfall and strong winds.

3 years ago

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Serena Williams, of the United States, looks to her box during a match against Anett Kontaveit, of Estonia, at the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Arts & Entertainment

Serena Williams wins again at US Open, beating No. 2 seed Kontaveit

The 40-year-old Williams has hinted this will be the last tournament of her illustrious career.

3 years ago

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Missing 13-year-old girl found safe in NYC after abduction in Reading, Pa.; suspect in custody

A male suspect, identified by police as 47-year-old Dwayne Taylor, was taken into custody in Brooklyn.

3 years ago

A sign announcing the gun violence prevention hotline is shown in the foreground, with elected officials speaking at a podium in the background.
Community

Philadelphia Violence Prevention Hotline now fully staffed

Philadelphia’s 211 system is now fully staffed. Plans are underway to ensure security is a top priority at the Made in America Event over Labor Day weekend.

3 years ago

Terri Spina chokes back tears after placing a marker for her daughter in the Philadelphia Overdose Memorial Garden. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Health

Philly’s Overdose Memorial Garden honors those who have died from substance use disorders

The garden, open through September, honors loved ones who have died from opioid and substance use disorders, and calls attention to an ongoing addiction epidemic.

3 years ago

A cyclist rides in the day’s diminishing light
Weather

Philly and its suburbs are officially under a Drought Watch

The declaration means residents should work to conserve 5% to 10% of water usage per day.

3 years ago

Silhouette of a COVID-19 vaccine being prepared.
Health

FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants

The hope is that the modified boosters will blunt yet another winter surge.

3 years ago

Close-up of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy as he speaks.
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy addresses new teacher requirements, bear sightings in N.J.

The state Legislature unanimously passed a bill that would eliminate a testing requirement for new teachers called “EdTPA.” Murphy has yet to sign it.

3 years ago

Documents seized during the Aug. 8 search by the FBI of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
Politics & Policy

Feds cite efforts to obstruct probe of docs at Trump estate

The FBI also seized 33 boxes containing more than 100 classified records during its Aug. 8 search of Mar-a-Lago and found classified documents stashed in Trump's office.

3 years ago

(Gabrielle Mahler/Philadelphia Office of Children and Families)
Education

After school programs seek to improve academic outcomes for kids in Philadelphia

The city is partnering with the School District of Philadelphia and public safety partners to enhance after school programs.

3 years ago

Caitlin Nagel poses for a portrait outside Community Legal Services in Philadelphia
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Eyes on the Street

I’ve worked at Community Legal Services of Philadelphia for 10 years. Here’s why I’m angry — and why I want big change

For 10 years, Caitlin Nagel has fought for Philadelphians at Community Legal Services. When it comes to justice, she says we need more than “Band-Aid solutions.”

3 years ago

An up-close photo of fentanyl test strips.
Health

With fentanyl tied to 83% of Delaware overdoses, state now providing free test strips

The synthetic painkiller is 50 times stronger than heroin, and two milligrams can kill. Officials want users to know if it’s in their heroin, cocaine, and other drugs.

3 years ago

File photo: Delaware Auditor Kathy McGuiness leaves court in April with her attorney, Steve Wood.
Courts & Law

Judge upholds 2 of Delaware auditor’s 3 convictions

In issuing his decision Tuesday, the judge rejected Kathy McGuiness’ request for a new trial.

3 years ago

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