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Philadelphia is continuing its ''Philadelphia Roadmap to Safer Communities'' listening tour to combat violence in the city. (City of Philadelphia)
Community

Philly resumes gun violence listening tours. But what impact have they had?

Community members who attended the first round of listening tours in the spring say it’s not clear how their input will be used in the fight against gun violence.

3 years ago

A map shows an aeiral view of ancient hunting traps.
Arts & Entertainment

CIA photos from U-2 spy planes of the 1950s have new life in archeology at Penn Museum

The Penn Museum is showing declassified images from 13 miles in the air, giving archeologists new tools to study ancient cities.

3 years ago

File photo: Former Councilmember Maria Quinones Sanchez. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Maria Quiñones Sánchez resigns from Philly council, launches bid for mayor

Another member of Philadelphia City Council has resigned, and she’s leaving no doubt that she’s running for mayor.

3 years ago

Conor Alguire, a Starbucks barista trainer and union organizer, fighting for worker rights, outside the coffee shop at 22nd and South Street on Labor Day, September 5, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Philly ‘sip-ins’ used to help Starbucks employees on Labor Day

Local workers at the large-chain coffeehouse are encouraging customers to skip buying a cup of Starbucks for a day, but still tipping a barista.

3 years ago

A fatal shooting took place in a drive-thru lane on Sunday. (6abc)
Community

Center City shooting incident highlights Philly violence over the weekend

Five boys are in custody for a shooting incident in Center City among violent incidents over the weekend in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Members of Philadelphia labor unions marched down Delaware Avenue at the annual Labor Day Parade, September 5, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

At Labor Day parade, leaders rally members to support Shapiro in governor’s race

Union leaders used Monday’s Labor Day rally and march to urge their members to vote for Democratic candidate for governor, Josh Shapiro.

3 years ago

Pages from a FBI property list of items seized from former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate and made public by the Department of Justice, are photographed Friday, Sept. 2, 2022. FBI agents who searched the home found empty folders marked with classified banners. The inventory reveals in general terms the contents of the 33 boxes taken during the Aug. 8 search. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)
Courts & Law

Judge grants Trump bid for special master in document search

The move has also temporarily halted the Justice Department’s use of the records for investigative purposes.

3 years ago

The skyline is reflected in the Schuylkill River as the sun rises over Philadelphia.
Community

Pa. workers, businesses grapple with tight job market this Labor Day

A new report finds there are more jobs than people to fill them in Pennsylvania, although the paycheck might not be as appealing as in other states.

3 years ago

A street is shown at nighttime, with a few passersby walking by.
Community

After dark: Curfew centers offer fun and safety in Philly

Even though research says curfews don't do much, “an announcement will be made soon” as to when more teen curfew centers are opening in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Lt. Gov John Fetterman and Dr. Mehmet Oz
Politics & Policy

Fetterman celebrates unions, Oz wants to cut regulations: How Pa. Sen. candidates compare on jobs and labor

Fetterman says the “union way of life is sacred,” Oz wants to cut regulations. Here’s how the Pa. Senate candidates compare on jobs and labor.

3 years ago

Obama speaks on stage, with an image of Obama showing in the background.
Arts & Entertainment

Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating national parks series

The former president won the best narrator award at Saturday's Creative Arts Emmys for his work on the Netflix documentary series, “Our Great National Parks.”

3 years ago

People surround a sign that reads
Arts & Entertainment

Thousands pack Ben Franklin Parkway to celebrate the end of summer at Made in America

Performers included Philadelphia natives Jazmine Sullivan and Lil Uzi Vert, as well as headliners Tyler, the Creator and Bad Bunny.

3 years ago

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People form a line outside of a building.
Politics & Policy

Chile votes on proposed constitution with big changes

Chileans are voting in a plebiscite to decide whether to adopt a far-reaching new constitution that would fundamentally change the South American country.

3 years ago

Students walk through a green arch on a college campus.
Politics & Policy

Some states could tax Biden’s student loan debt relief

But in some states, the tax man may demand a cut of that relief. That’s because some states tax forgiven debt as income.

3 years ago

Ben Grinberg, co-founder of the Cannonball Festival, at one of it's stages in the Icebox, at the Crane Arts Building in Kensington. (Courtesy of Cannonball Festival)
Arts & Entertainment

Performance ‘hubs’ keep Philly Fringe growing

Collectively produced artists keep costs low and creativity high.

3 years ago

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