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Pa. Supreme Court primary candidates, from left, clockwise: Deborah Kunselman; Daniel McCaffery; Patricia McCullough; Carolyn Carluccio.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. primary election 2023: A complete guide to the candidates for state Supreme Court

Pennsylvania elects its Supreme Court justices in statewide partisan contests. The winners of the May 16 primary will compete during the Nov. 7 general election.

3 years ago

A doctor holds a stethoscope on a pregnant person's belly.
Health

Philly gets closer to launching $1,000-a-month cash assistance program for pregnant residents to improve health outcomes

The Philly Joy Bank is modeled after similar programs in Canada and San Francisco that offer guaranteed cash income to pregnant residents.

3 years ago

A SEPTA bus travels down the street
Community

After riders revolted against SEPTA ‘Bus Revolution,’ planned route changes have been revamped

SEPTA has updated its planned overhaul of Philly bus routes after riders were unhappy with the changes designed to streamline the system.

3 years ago

Chopper 6 over scene as rescuers work to save beached dolphins in Sea Isle City
Community
6abc

8 dolphins dead after mass stranding event in Sea Isle City, New Jersey

"The decision was made to humanely euthanize the dolphins to prevent further suffering," the Marine Mammal Stranding Center said.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia Phillies' new PhanaVision scoreboard at Citizens Bank Park will be one of the largest video screens in Major League Baseball
Arts & Entertainment
Philadelphia Business Journal

Phillies tease ‘more electrifying’ home run experience as massive scoreboard nears completion

The new structure above the seats in left field is 77% larger than the previous scoreboard at the ballpark.

3 years ago

Barricades are unloaded from a truck near the courts in New York
Courts & Law

In Trump probe, NYC grand jury hearing from final witnesses

Law enforcement officials have accelerated security preparations in advance of a possible indictment.

3 years ago

People hold up posters as part of a protest in front of the courthouse ahead of former President Donald Trump's anticipated indictment
Politics & Policy

Trump indictment would be unprecedented moment in U.S. history

Here's a look at the hush-money probe, grand jury process and possible ramifications for his presidential campaign.

3 years ago

The first flowers of a cherry blossom tree emerge at Penn Treaty Park in Fishtown.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Spring is officially here, and Philly is in full bloom

WHYY News photographer Kimberly Paynter captured some of the most scenic spring moments in Philly. Here’s what she found.

3 years ago

Carolyn Lazard,'s immersive exhibit, ''Long Take'' takes place in a darkened dance studio at the Institute of Contemporary Art. The sounds of dancing and verbal descriptions of the movements play from speakers while related words flash on and off on a trio of video screens. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Invisible dance exhibit highlights accessibility in art at UPenn

Artist Carolyn Lazard collaborated on an original dance with music, then stripped both sound and visuals to make their installation, “Long Take.”

3 years ago

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Philadelphia Gas Works at 1601 S. Broad Street. (Nathaniel Hamilton for WHYY)
Science

PGW’s pipeline replacement plan will cost up to $8 billion and ignores climate impacts, study says

The report has a number of regulatory recommendations, which could help give PGW, the city, and ratepayers a more accurate accounting of the gas main replacement program.

3 years ago

Rowhouses in Center City.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘It shouldn’t be this hard’: Council committee explores pervasive form of housing discrimination in Philadelphia

It’s called source of income discrimination. City law makes it illegal, but it’s incredibly common.

3 years ago

Jason Sudeikis (fourth from left) who plays the title character in the Apple TV+ series ''Ted Lasso,'' speaks as he joins White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre (third from left) and fellow cast members (from left) Toheeb Jimoh, Brett Goldstein, Hannah Waddingham, and Brendan Hunt, during the daily press briefing at the White House in Washington
Arts & Entertainment

‘Ted Lasso’ visits White House, promotes mental health care

Biden has called on lawmakers in both parties to expand resources to fight the “mental health crisis” in the nation as part of a bipartisan “unity agenda.”

3 years ago

Villanova players celebrate after winning a second-round college basketball game against Florida Gulf Coast in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 20, 2023, in Villanova, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Arts & Entertainment

Siegrist leads Villanova into Sweet 16 for 2nd time ever

The fourth-seeded Wildcats won their record 30th game and celebrated the March Madness milestone in front of another packed house at the Pavilion.

3 years ago

Chopper 6 was overhead on March 20, 2023, as flames destroyed a church in New Jersey. (6abc)
Community
6abc

Massive 4-alarm fire destroys church in Florence, New Jersey

The flames broke out around 6 p.m. at the Fountain of Life Center in Florence, NJ.

3 years ago

Members of the 1982-83 Philadelphia 76ers NBA Championship team gathered ahead of shootaround at the team's practice facility in Camden, New Jersey on Mar. 20, 2023. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Sixers legends recall ‘joyous ride’ of winning NBA Championship 40 years ago

Some Sixers legends believe the current team can cap off the 40th-anniversary championship run with an NBA title of their own.

3 years ago

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