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A police car reads Lower Merion Police.
Community
6abc

Lower Merion Township police union passes vote of no confidence in its chief

During Wednesday night's Board of Commissioners meeting, FOP President Joe Braun announced Tuesday's 73 to 0 vote.

3 years ago

Offshore wind turbines are visible stretching into the distance with blue sky in the background.
Politics & Policy
NJ Spotlight

N.J. Gov. Murphy orders big jump in offshore wind

Governor boosts goal for green power, key to carbon-free target.

3 years ago

A man gestures towards a building sunk into mud.
Community

Puerto Rico struggles to reach areas cut off by Fiona

Hurricane Fiona left hundreds of people stranded across Puerto Rico after smashing roads and bridges, with authorities still struggling to reach people.

3 years ago

Outdoor dining at Booker’s restaurant in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning
Eyes on the Street

More parklets, plazas, and streeteries: Why now is the time for Philly to invest in making our streets safer and better

It’s time for Philadelphia to invest in solutions that will make our city’s public spaces safer, more equitable, and enjoyable for all, writes Ariel Ben-Amos.

3 years ago

Mary J. Blige performs during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl LVI game between the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Firefly Music Festival, Mary J. Blige, 022 Fest, Puerto Rican Day Parade, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Sept. 22- Sept. 25: Firefly Music Festival, Philly Arts & Music Fest, Chris Rock, Puerto Rican Day parade among weekend highlights in the Delaware Valley.

3 years ago

Listen 5:04
Students speak out against colorism at the Parkway Northwest High School Peace Day assembly. (Sam Searles/WHYY)
Education

Peace Day at Parkway Northwest: Students assemble to send a message on Gun Violence

One section of a grade at a time, the entire student body gave presentations.

3 years ago

Superchunk. (Brett Villena)
Arts & Entertainment

Frantic City Festival looks to revitalize Atlantic City rock scene

Two stages at the Orange Loop Amphitheater will be occupied by rock bands starting at noon on Saturday.

3 years ago

Denise Statham stands in the backyard of her frequently flooded home in Eastwick. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Weather

5 tips from your neighbors on how to deal with flooding

Flooding can be a life-altering event. While these tips won’t eliminate your flood risk, they could help you reduce your losses.

3 years ago

Listen 6:01
File photo: Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, arrives to watch Amy Coney Barrett take the Constitutional Oath on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Oct. 26, 2020. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Politics & Policy

Virginia Thomas agrees to interview with Jan. 6 panel

Attorney Mark Paoletta says Thomas is “eager to answer the committee’s questions to clear up any misconceptions about her work relating to the 2020 election.”

3 years ago

File photo: An aerial view of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is pictured, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Courts & Law

Trump docs probe: Court lifts hold on Mar-a-Lago records

The court noted that Trump had presented no evidence that he had declassified the sensitive records.

3 years ago

Climate activists with the Earth Quaker Action Team protest Vanguard's fossil fuel investments at their headquarters in Malvern. Eight people who sought to meet with an executive were arrested after refusing to leave and charged with misdemeanor defiant trespass. (Courtesy of Earth Quaker Action Team)
Politics & Policy

8 climate activists arrested at Vanguard headquarters in Malvern

Activists say the company should be using its economic muscle to force companies to de-carbonize. But instead, they say it has increased its investments in fossil fuels.

3 years ago

A closeup of City Hall
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council returns to in-person weekly meetings

Council members will be back in person for meetings, but there are still some lingering limits on how things will operate due to the pandemic.

3 years ago

Empty Hallway in a Public School
Education

Poll: Most N.J. adults favor sex education in middle and high schools

A new poll finds more than 70% of New Jersey adults favor sex education being taught in middle schools, 88% agree it should be taught in high schools.

3 years ago

Shawn Porter shares experiences he’s had raising his 19 year-old daughter at the Institute for the Development of African American Youth on September 20, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

North Philly parenting workshop aims to prevent gun violence, one father at a time

This summer, Black fathers had an opportunity to learn parenting skills, connect to jobs and therapy, and meet other dads through a parenting workshop.

3 years ago

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Health

South Jersey health organization to lead formation of state’s first public health institute

A South Jersey health organization will be the incubator for the Garden State’s first public health institute.

3 years ago

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