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Larson reflects on 2nd chance offered by Philly race school
Kyle Larson was the start of a Grand Prix in Philadelphia run by the Urban Youth Racing School.
3 years ago
Doctor: Biden likely has highly contagious COVID-19 strain
President Joe Biden likely has contracted a highly contagious variant of the coronavirus spreading rapidly through the United States, and now has body aches and a sore throat.
3 years ago
UN health agency chief declares monkeypox a global emergency
The chief of the World Health Organization says the expanding monkeypox outbreak is an “extraordinary” situation that now qualifies as a global emergency.
3 years ago
Postal Service launches hiring blitz for assistant letter carriers in Philly
The Postal Service is looking for nearly 200 assistant mail carriers, the starting point for a career at the agency. Pay starts at almost $19 an hour.
3 years ago
30 mothers, 30 photos: Gun violence photography project opens at Saunders Park
Across from Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, mothers of those lost to gun violence surround Saunders Park in a photo essay by photographer Kathy Shorr for Mural Arts.
3 years ago
Over 1,200 households left without electricity during Philly’s dangerous heat wave
When the city declares a heat health emergency, new utility shut-offs are banned. But service is not automatically restored for accounts already shut off.
3 years ago
Philly opens four cooling bus locations to help beat the heat this weekend
The cooling buses will be parked at four locations throughout the city to offer relief for Philadelphians during the record-high temperatures projected for this weekend.
3 years ago
Steve Bannon convicted of contempt for defying 1/6 subpoena
Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of former President Donald Trump, has been convicted of contempt charges for defying a congressional subpoena from the House committee.
3 years ago
Gun rights advocates challenge Delaware’s new ban on assault-style weapons in federal court
The lawsuit argues that AR-15 rifles and similar weapons have long been in “common use” and that gives them protection under the U.S. and Delaware constitutions.
3 years ago
Amtrak implements heat restrictions between Philadelphia and New York City
According to Amtrak's website, a heat restriction means locomotive engineers must operate at slower speeds than normal.
3 years ago
‘It’s bad’: City pool still not open in one of Philly’s hottest neighborhoods
City officials say opening the pool is a “major” priority, but that supply chain issues and labor shortages have delayed needed repairs.
3 years ago
The state’s new budget pays off $42 million in debt, but backers say a bigger policy change is needed to prepare the system for future downturns.
3 years ago
‘A love letter to Philadelphia’: Brass band Snacktime releases its first album
WHYY’s Priyanka Tewari spoke to Snacktime founder Sam Gellerstein at the band’s album release party. Gellerstein calls “Sounds from the Street: Live” a love letter to Philly.
3 years ago
Listen 5:58Employees at a Center City Philly Starbucks go on strike
The employees allege an unfair work environment, intimidation, refusal to allow union reps to be present, reduced work hours, and retaliation since they voted to form a union.
3 years ago
As Bryn Athyn’s modern medieval castle closes for upgrades, its historic collection goes downtown
The modern medieval castle in Bryn Athyn has closed for renovations until 2023. So it sent its prized 12th-century stained glass to the Philly Art Museum.
3 years ago