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Philly sheriff denies misuse of funds when requesting pay raises for herself and top staff
The sheriff is accused of requesting a salary increase that would have made her the highest-paid elected official in the city.
3 years ago
If a solution to Chester’s financial woes is not implemented by the end of 2023, Chester’s receiver could look to deem the city nonviable. He’s trying to avoid that scenario.
3 years ago
Brittney Griner working on memoir about Russian captivity
Basketball star Brittney Griner working on a memoir scheduled for spring 2024. Griner’s memoir is currently untitled and will eventually be published in a young adult edition.
3 years ago
Central Bucks teacher sues the district alleging retaliation over his support for LGBTQ students
The ACLU alleges the district criticized the teacher for filing a complaint to the Office of Civil Rights, at the request of a bullied trans student and his family.
3 years ago
Listen 1:41Post-sex pill seen as new tool to fight rising STD rates
Experts believe STDs have been rising because of declining condom use, inadequate sex education, and reduced testing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 years ago
Jersey City mayor seeking Democratic bid for N.J. governor
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop says he’s running to be New Jersey’s next governor, aiming to succeed term-limited Democrat Phil Murphy.
3 years ago
Suit: West Reading Chocolate factory ignored warning before deadly blast
The family of Judy Lopez-Moran on Tuesday filed the first wrongful-death suit against R.M. Palmer Co.
3 years ago
Abortion pill rulings in conflict: What happens next?
The far-reaching ruling, which the judge put on hold for a week to allow for an appeal, could affect access to the drug in every state.
3 years ago
WNBA Draft: Villanova star Maddy Siegrist selected No. 3 overall
The star forward, who was selected by the Dallas Wings, led Nova to a 30-7 overall record and a spot in the Sweet 16 this season.
3 years ago
How Harrisburg Works: Pa. House majority, rules vs. bills, and taxpayer money for Twitter Blue
Spotlight PA’s Stephen Caruso wants to help you understand how the sausage really gets made, how your tax dollars are spent, and how Harrisburg works (or doesn’t).
3 years ago
Temple University to name JoAnne Epps acting president
Epps left Temple as part of a senior management shakeup by President Jason Wingard in 2021. He resigned March 31.
3 years ago
WHYY News hires Jamila Bey as Editorial Director
Bey is responsible for managing the news editorial content across platforms including the website, radio, programming, podcast, and digital media.
3 years ago
WHYY News welcomes veteran journalist Bobbi Booker
She serves as PlanPhilly managing editor and edits a team dedicated to reporting on city planning, development, and the built environment in Philadelphia.
3 years ago
Wells Fargo Center partners with AI tech company to speed up security check-in process
The upgrades are part of the arena’s more than $350 million transformation project.
3 years ago
Africatown Restaurant Week opens in Southwest Philadelphia
African cuisine is the highlight of the Woodland Avenue commercial corridor, where most of the residents are from Africa and the Caribbean.
3 years ago
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