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Calder museum breaks ground on the Parkway
A $70 million “sanctuary” dedicated to Alexander Calder and his suspended mobile sculptures is expected to open in 2024.
3 years ago
Philly says it’s ready to welcome migrants sent by bus from Texas with ‘open arms’
The city will use its experience helping other immigrant arrivals to aid those being sent to Philadelphia from the Texas border.
3 years ago
What level is acceptable? Lead found in water at most Delaware schools
The state has lowered its threshold for using a fountain to 7.5 parts per billion. Parents and lawmakers questioned whether any level of lead is too much.
3 years ago
Listen 1:38Wilmington mourns death of City Councilmember Linda Gray
Wilmington City Councilmember Lisa Gray died unexpectedly Monday, after being diagnosed with pneumonia last week.
3 years ago
Poland: Russian-made missile fell on our country, killing 2
The Polish government said in a statement that Foreign Minister Zbigniew Rau summoned the Russian ambassador and “demanded immediate detailed explanations.”
3 years ago
Pennsylvania House tees up vote to remove Philly DA Larry Krasner
Republicans in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday moved closer to impeaching Democratic Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
3 years ago
Understanding the stop and frisk debate in Philadelphia, in 5 charts
In the midst of Philadelphia’s ongoing gun violence crisis, some people are asking whether the controversial policing practice stop and frisk is part of the answer.
3 years ago
Republican Hogan now leading in Bucks County House district by 114 votes over Democrat Moffa
The 142nd state House district is one of two races left, both in the Philadelphia suburbs, that will decide the power balance in the House.
3 years ago
Shapiro to take office with mandate from Pennsylvania voters
The state’s two-term attorney general will take the reins in a state riven by bitter partisanship over voting laws and management of the pandemic by his predecessor.
3 years ago
After 237% increase in bear-related incidents, N.J. council approves bear hunt
A regulated bear hunt would be a stark policy change for Gov. Phil Murphy, who ended the practice after taking office in 2018.
3 years ago
Behind stop and frisk: The history, the controversy, the findings
Philly City Council members reignited the debate on stop and frisk as a solution to the city’s gun violence crisis, raising questions about what makes residents feel safe.
3 years ago
Chew on this: Philly gumball machines dispense poetry and mental health care
Local poet LindoYes! Is distributing free positive poetry and access to city behavioral health resources through nostalgic gumball machines.
3 years ago
Listen 1:242 people hanged themselves in Yeadon police custody in 4 months. Community members want answers
Yeadon officials have asked the Delaware County District Attorney's Office and the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the incidents.
3 years ago
Hobbs wins Arizona governor’s race, flipping state for Dems
Hobbs, Arizona’s secretary of state, rose to prominence as a staunch defender of elections and warned that her Republican rival, former television news anchor Kari Lake.
3 years ago
Prosecutors: No criminal charges expected from Giuliani raid
Prosecutors said a grand jury probe that led to the issuance of warrants that resulted in the seizure of Giuliani's electronic devices had concluded.
3 years ago