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Governor John Carney speaking at the Baylor Women Correctional Institution. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Delaware Gov. Carney points to prison education programs as key to reducing recidivism

Governor John Carney got a first-hand look at education efforts designed to help those incarcerated get a better chance at success upon release.

3 years ago

Emeline Kovac, a junior at Bordentown Regional High School, was in a pilot group for the SBIRT program at her school. She says the program allowed her to get the help she needed to focus in school and be more motivated overall. Her principal, Robert Walder, and Nell Geiger, a SAC Counselor at the school, look on. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Education

Advocates urge N.J. to create statewide mental health screening program for high school students

New Jersey Citizen Action, with representatives from a South Jersey high school, is urging the Legislature to allow early health intervention for grades 9-12.

3 years ago

File photo: Hundreds gathered at Gorgas Park Thursday for a prayer vigil following Tuesday's deadly shooting at Roxborough High School. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Hundreds gather in Roxborough for vigil following deadly shooting

During the vigil, donations were made to the family of 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde, who was killed outside of Roxborough High School.

3 years ago

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Philadelphia Ballet artistic director Angel Corella (center) and executive director Shelly Power (in pink), joined by donors and poltical figures, participate in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the company's new building on North Broad Street. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Ballet breaks ground on new building, quadrupling its size

The 59-year-old dance company broke ground on a 48,000-square-foot addition, nearly quadrupling its size in a burgeoning North Broad arts district.

3 years ago

A view of the State Capitol and
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Senate President signals concealed carry reform is on the way

Thursday, Senate President Nick Scutari said his caucus is considering changes to concealed carry in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision.

3 years ago

Conservative activist Virginia 'Ginni' Thomas, walks during a break in a voluntary interview with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, at Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. House Office Building, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Washington. The committee has for months sought an interview with Thomas in an effort to know more about her role in trying to help former President Donald Trump overturn his election defeat. She texted with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and contacted lawmakers in Arizona and Wisconsin in the weeks after the election. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Politics & Policy

January 6 committee chairman: Ginni Thomas reiterates false election claims

Thomas sought to portray herself as among the many Americans who still believe the baseless claim that the 2020 election was stolen, but did not provide any evidence.

3 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid poses for a photograph during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Community

76ers star Joel Embiid now U.S. citizen

A native of Cameroon, Embiid said he was sworn in as a citizen two weeks ago in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

The Pottstown Beacon of Hope team is seen under a banner during a fundraising event.
Community

A 24/7 shelter for single adults is coming to Pottstown. It may be the first of its kind in Montgomery County

Homelessness is on the rise in Montco, which shuttered two shelter facilities over the summer. Officials hope a new shelter can serve as a model for other townships.

3 years ago

Marty Moss-Coane sits behind the mic at the Radio Times studio
Arts & Entertainment

After 35 years, WHYY’s Marty Moss-Coane to leave ‘Radio Times’

After hosting the call-in show for 35 years, Moss-Coane now seeks “balance” in her life. After her departure on Nov. 18, “Radio Times" will end.

3 years ago

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A man walks past a damaged building after a Russian attack in Kramatorsk, Ukraine
Politics & Policy

Russia will annex 4 regions of Ukraine after Kremlin-orchestrated ‘referendums’

The United States and its Western allies have sharply condemned the votes as “sham” and vowed never to recognize their results.

3 years ago

Residents are rescued from floodwaters in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian in Orlando
Weather

Many trapped in Florida as Ian heads toward South Carolina

One of the strongest hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. drenched the Florida peninsula, with catastrophic flooding.

3 years ago

Timur Bekbosunov portrays The Man in ''Black Lodge,'' premiering Oct. 1 at the Philadelphia Film Center. (Opera Philadelphia)
Arts & Entertainment

Opera Philadelphia premieres ‘Black Lodge,’ combining classical with industrial goth music

Classical and industrial goth music akin to both French baroque music and Nine Inch Nails set the tormented tone borrowing from Lynch, Burroughs, and Artaud.

3 years ago

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(Philly POPS)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly POPS Orchestra performs ‘The Godfather’ score to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary

For one night only, the iconic American film starring Marlon Brando will be displayed behind the Philly POPS Orchestra, who will be performing the score in sync with the movie

3 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Politics & Policy

DA Krasner to fight impeachment effort at Pa. House hearing in Philly

Krasner continues to defend his practices in the wake of escalating violence in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Police officers walk from Roxborough High School
Education

Teachers and students use class time to discuss gun violence after Roxborough shooting

Across Philadelphia, teachers are grappling with how to discuss Tuesday’s shooting at Roxborough High with frustrated and fearful students.

3 years ago

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