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Governor Phil Murphy stands next to Frank Giampa of Vesta Wood-Fired Pizza and Bar in East Rutherford. (Edwin J. Torres/NJ Governor’s Office).
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy signs law extending expanded outdoor dining rules

Recent surveys have found that a high percentage of restaurant patrons would like to see COVID-inspired outdoor dining continue.

3 years ago

Community groups working against violence in the city of Philadelphia protested stop-and-frisk outside the 26th Police District in Fishtown. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

‘Mad or nah?’: As shootings persist, Philly officials weigh stop-and-frisk

As the city continues to deal with a frightful gun violence crisis, some city officials have floated the idea of revisiting stop-and-frisk.

3 years ago

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Lionel Dotson holds up a bag containing his sisters' remains
Community

‘I can say my goodbyes’: After 37 years, Philadelphia returns remains of MOVE victims to family

The city of Philadelphia released the remains of two children killed in the 1985 MOVE bombing back to their family.

3 years ago

Families enjoy the sprinkler park at Ferko Playground
Weather

Philadelphia health experts urge caution amid extreme heat

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for certain portions of the Philadelphia region from Thursday into Friday evening.

3 years ago

The ''Roundhouse,'' the Philadelphia Police Department's soon-to-be-former headquarters
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

What’s the future of Philly’s iconic Roundhouse? Officials seek community input

The iconic Police Administration Building will soon be vacant. Its future will be informed by a public engagement process expected to stir painful memories of its past.

3 years ago

People walk across Old Main lawn on the Penn State campus
Community
Spotlight PA

Penn State won’t answer key questions about its handling of sexual extortion involving student athletes

Penn State won’t answer important questions after student athletes were allegedly extorted into sharing sexually explicit photos and videos of themselves and others.

3 years ago

Willingboro officials break ground for a $5.3 million water treatment plant that will remove PFOS contaminants from the township's drinking water. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Science

Willingboro officials break ground on system to remove toxic ‘forever chemical’ from drinking water

Several months after discovering elevated levels of PFOS in a Willingboro well, officials are breaking ground on a new treatment system.

3 years ago

A close-up of someone handling a mail-in ballot.
Politics & Policy

Pa. is giving counties cash for elections. But some say the strings attached might make their jobs harder

Pennsylvania’s latest budget included new funding for counties to administer elections. But counties say it includes strings that make their jobs harder.

3 years ago

Airea D. Matthews poses for a photo outside
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s poet laureate awarded $50,000

Airea D. Matthews will use the money to put poetry written by local writers who have experienced violence onto public billboards.

3 years ago

Jon Steward (center) walks with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y. (left) and Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., to a news conference after the Senate passed a bill designed to help millions of veterans exposed to toxic substances during their military service, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Politics & Policy

Senate approves bill to aid vets exposed to toxic burn pits

The GOP objections delayed final passage, infuriating veterans groups and advocates, including comedian Jon Stewart.

3 years ago

A rare 1776 British gold guinea was discovered on June 18 at the Red Bank Battlefield archaeological site. The remains of 13 men believed to be Hessian soldiers were also discovere there. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

Hessian remains from American Revolution unearthed at Gloucester County battlefield

On the last day of a public dig for artifacts, researchers from Rowan University discovered a mass Revolutionary War grave site for Hessian soldiers.

3 years ago

hot blaring sun
Weather

National Weather Service issues Heat Advisory for Philadelphia area

The National Weather Service issues a Heat Advisory for the Philadelphia area. Temperatures are expected to reach over 100 degrees to end the week.

3 years ago

A child and her mother wearing face masks as a preventive measure walk at Lake Eola Park.
Health

Delaware ratchets up masking recommendations as COVID cases rise

All three Delaware counties are seeing high levels of community spread for COVID-19. Last week, the number of COVID-related hospitalizations jumped 22%.

3 years ago

Mail-in ballots
Politics & Policy

Justices uphold Pennsylvania’s 2019 mail voting expansion

The 5-2 ruling means expanded vote-by-mail will almost certainly be in place for marquee races in November for governor and U.S. Senate.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Fire Department putting out a fire on N. 59th St. in West Philly on August 2, 2022. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community
6abc

Firefighter injured, residents displaced after fire at vacant West Philly home where 154 jugs of gasoline were found

The fire broke out at a vacant home where a large quantity of gasoline had been removed by hazmat teams the night before.

3 years ago

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