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Denise Bright Dove Ashton-Dunkley (center) pours water on the ground where Calder Gardens will be constructed during a ritual drawn from Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape tradition. Joining her are Urie Ridgeway (left), philanthropist Joseph Neubauer (right) whose efforts brought the Calder museum to fruition, and Alexander S. C. Rower, grandson of the sculptor Alexander Calder. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

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

Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

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

close up on drinking water fountain in school
Education

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

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File photo: Linda Gray, flanked by her husband Harold, was sworn in Thursday night as the newest member of Wilmington City Council. (City of Wilmington)
Politics & Policy

Wilmington 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

Police officers gather outside a grain depot in Przewodow, eastern Poland, on Tuesday Nov. 15, 2022 where the Polish Foreign Ministry said that a Russian-made missile fell and killed two people. (AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

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

A closeup of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
Politics & Policy

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

Closeup of a police vehicle in Philadelphia
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Community

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

On the left, Mark Moffa poses. On the right, Joe Hogan poses.
Politics & Policy

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

Josh Shapiro gestures in front of an American flag
Politics & Policy

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

File photo: In this April 22, 2012 photo, a black bear grazes in a field (Toby Talbot/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

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

Paul T. Jackson, 34, works with Frontline Dads patrolling the area around Broad and Susquehanna at dismissal time to look out for potential violence. His own experience with stop and frisk makes him think it is not a good idea. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Community

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

Lindo Jones, aka LindoYes!, with one of his gumball machines dispensing poetry and information for mental health resources, at the new headquarters of the Painted Bride in West Philadelphia. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

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

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a member of the public speaks during a special meeting of Yeadon Borough Council on Nov. 10, 2022. (jan deruiter/YouTube)
Courts & Law

2 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

Katie Hobbs, Arizona Democratic candidate for governor, waves to supporters at a campaign event in Peoria, Ariz., Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Politics & Policy

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

Rudy Giuliani speaks during a news conference
Courts & Law

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

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