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Ribbon-cutting for the art installation at Suburban Station on July 12, 2022. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Philly Mural Arts shows off new works near Suburban Station as part of Color Me Back program

The program that created the art gives daily pay for daily work and offers social services for artists.

3 years ago

Philadelphia artist Leroy Johnson
Arts & Entertainment

The ‘heartbeat’ of Philly arts, Leroy Johnson, 85, has died

Often considered an “outsider” vernacular artist, through his 60-year career Johnson became a Philadelphia institution and inspiration.

3 years ago

Dogs are seen inside their kennels at ACCT Philly.
Community

As animal intake outpaces adoption, Philly shelters and rescue groups are in ‘crisis mode’

Calls from animal welfare rescue orgs seeking adopters, fosters, and donations have grown louder in recent weeks. But the number of pets entering the shelter hasn’t abated.

3 years ago

Visitors walk past a makeshift memorial honoring those recently killed at Robb Elementary School, Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Community

Video shows police milling in hallway during Uvalde massacre

The edited footage was published as Texas lawmakers investigating the massacre are preparing to release their findings.

3 years ago

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Community
6abc

Starbucks closing Center City Philadelphia store, 15 others due to safety concerns

In total, 16 Starbucks across the country are being closed, primarily in Los Angeles and Seattle.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies interim manager Rob Thomson walks to exchange line ups before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Friday, June 3, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies’ Thomson first Canadian to manage in home country

Thomson is from Sarnia, Ontario, a city on the Michigan border about 200 miles west of Toronto.

3 years ago

A person walks along a beach in Neshaminy State Park in Bucks County.
Politics & Policy

Pa. funds 3 new state parks, locations yet to be determined

The state’s 2022-23 spending plan includes $56 million to add the new state parks to what is currently a 121-park system.

3 years ago

File photo: Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testifies during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee hearing to examine an update on the ongoing Federal response to COVID-19, June 16, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
Health

White House urges caution on COVID variants, pushes boosters

The warning comes as two new highly transmissible variants are spreading rapidly across the country.

3 years ago

This Aug. 31, 2015 file photo shows the Monsanto logo on display at the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Ill. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)
Courts & Law

Judge dismisses Delaware AG’s suit over PCB contamination

The Delaware judge on Monday rejected public nuisance, trespass and unjust enrichment claims that were asserted by Attorney General Kathy Jennings.

3 years ago

Valerie Andreyeva, who was featured in the anti-smoking campaign, was able to finally quit due to her pregnancy. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Health

New anti-smoking campaign in Philly targets groups that smoke the most

Restaurant workers, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and veterans are among those targeted by a new anti-smoking campaign in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

The Justice for Fanta Bility silent march
Politics & Policy

Sharon Hill’s independent report into police shooting of Fanta Bility is finished — the public might not see it until end of July

The independent investigation into the borough’s police procedures was completed in June, but the report might not be released to the public until the end of July.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia Flyers' Oskar Lindblom plays during an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Derik Hamilton, File)
Arts & Entertainment

Flyers waive Lindblom, donate $100K to cancer organization

The Philadelphia Flyers have placed forward Oskar Lindblom on waivers on for the purpose of buying out the final year of the cancer survivor’s contract.

3 years ago

Mail ballots for the 2020 General Election
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania sues 3 counties over counting mail-in ballots

The Dept. of State sued Lancaster, Berks, and Fayette counties, describing them as “outlier counties” that have not properly certified vote tallies from the May 17 election.

3 years ago

A sign for Crozer Health is visible in the foreground, with buildings in the background.
Health

Crozer Health appoints new CEO amid leadership restructuring

Anthony Esposito has stepped into the role of chief executive officer of the four-hospital system in Delaware County.

3 years ago

Quinta Brunson is pictured in a screengrab from the pilot of 'Abbott Elementary'
Arts & Entertainment

‘Abbott Elementary’ earns multiple Emmy nods

The crowd-pleasing and acclaimed “Abbott Elementary” made a splashy debut in its first year

3 years ago

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