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Rochelle Bilal speaks at a podium.
Courts & Law

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

Chester City Hall is visible at the end of a road lined with buildings.
Politics & Policy

‘Absolute worst case scenario’: City of Chester’s finances so bad it could be disincorporated and cease to exist as a city

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
Politics & Policy

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

a school building, shown from the street.
Education

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

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A bottle of antibiotics is held in a pharmacy.
Health

Post-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

Steve Fulop
Politics & Policy

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

A fire truck outside of rubble on a street.
Courts & Law

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 Explainer
Health

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

Villanova's Maddy Siegrist arrives at the WNBA basketball draft Monday, April 10, 2023, in New York
Community
6abc

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

Inside of the Pennsylvania Capitol building
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

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

JoAnne Epps speaks from a podium
Education
The Philadelphia Tribune

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

Jamila Bey.
Community

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

PlanPhilly managing editor Bobbi Booker.
Community

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

The system utilizes sensors and AI technology which ''instantly distinguishes between threats and the everyday items.''
Community

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

Youma Ba prepares a plate for guests at the launch of Africatown Restaurant Week at the African Small Pot Restaurant on Woodland Avenue
Community

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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