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Angialeen Mullen runs tap water to demonstrate the horrible smell coming from the faucet Tuesday, Oct. 08, 2019, in Ellendale, Del. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Delaware hires its first environmental justice coordinator

DNREC wants to reach people of color and low-income communities that face disproportionate exposure to polluted water and air.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania House Speaker Mark Rozzi, a Berks County Democrat, listens to public comment during a field hearing in Philadelphia, Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Unexpected Pennsylvania House speaker hopes to retain job

The rank-and-file Democrat who was unexpectedly elected speaker of the Pennsylvania House as a compromise candidate earlier this month is saying he hopes to keep the job.

3 years ago

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference
Money

Fed lifts rate by quarter-point and signals more hikes ahead

Though smaller than its previous hike the latest move will likely further raise the costs of many consumer and business loans and the risk of a recession.

3 years ago

Rooftops with snow
Community

Pa. takes over troubled mortgage relief program from contractor after complaints, backlogs

In an abrupt change, Pennsylvania’s struggling mortgage relief program will no longer work with the private company originally hired to run it.

3 years ago

A choir sings, dressed in black.
Community

Impassioned calls for police reform at Tyre Nichols’ funeral

The family of Tyre Nichols plans to lay him to rest Wednesday, three weeks after he died following a brutal beating by Memphis police.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Eagles guard Josh Sills (61) sits on the sidelines
Courts & Law
6abc

Eagles offensive guard Josh Sills indicted on rape, kidnapping charges in Ohio

The NFL says Sills may not practice, play or travel with the team after being indicted on rape and kidnapping charges in Ohio.

3 years ago

A nurse prepares for a COVID-19 test outside the Salt Lake County Health Department, Dec. 20, 2022, in Salt Lake City. The declaration of a COVID-19 public health emergency three years ago changed the lives of millions of Americans by offering increased health care coverage, beefed up food assistance and universal access to coronavirus vaccines and tests. Much of that is now coming to an end, with President Joe Biden's administration saying it plans to end the emergencies declared around the pandemic on May 11, 2023. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
Health

How will life change once the COVID-19 emergency ends?

Here’s a look at what will stay and what will go once the emergency order is lifted.

3 years ago

The Biden's beach house in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. (Google maps)
Politics & Policy

Biden lawyer: FBI finds no classified docs at beach house

The FBI was conducting a planned search Wednesday of President Joe Biden's Rehoboth Beach, Delaware home as part of its investigation.

3 years ago

Kids pose for a photo, holding up the peace sign. Sneakers are visible in the background.
Community

76ers award Christy Rec Center kids with shopping spree for receiving good grades

Sixers player Montrezl Harrell made an appearance to help the kids pick out some cool kicks and threads.

3 years ago

Tires are seen left in an underpass. Graffiti on the wall behind it is visible.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Groups challenge Philly’s next mayor: End illegal dumping by 2028

A coalition of advocacy groups wants candidates running for mayor to commit to a platform of policies to end litter, illegal dumping, and other waste.

3 years ago

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A view of the Roundhouse building.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Architectural marvel or symbol of police brutality? Former headquarters for Philadelphia police faces uncertain future

The Roundhouse served as police headquarters for nearly six decades. Now it’s going up for sale. And it’s unclear if it’ll be preserved or demolished.

3 years ago

Listen 5:35
A water filtration system is seen at the Brandywine School District
Education

Momentum builds to install filtered water stations in all Delaware schools to ‘get the lead out’

While officials are conducting a second round of lead testing in schools, the state education secretary says “filter first” should be the mantra going forward.

3 years ago

Listen 1:31
Rowhomes are shown from across the street.
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly rolls out new rental assistance program to resolve landlord-tenant disputes

Philadelphia launches a new financial assistance program to help resolve landlord-tenant disputes over back rent before they become the basis of an eviction filing.

3 years ago

(Philadelphia Eagles)
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Take a look: Philadelphia Eagles debut Super Bowl 57 jerseys

The team showed off the new threads Tuesday as the Super Bowl LVII patches were being sewn on.

3 years ago

A closeup of Alec Baldwin
Courts & Law

Prosecutors file charges in set shooting by Alec Baldwin

Santa Fe District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies announced that her office filed the charges Tuesday.

3 years ago

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