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Politics & Policy

New council proposal would create Philly’s first Office of Chief Public Safety Director

Voters could decide on changing the city charter to create a new office to better coordinate the city’s efforts to reduce crime and violence.

4 years ago

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PlanPhilly
Community

‘Lights Out’ initiative appears to be saving birds from crashing into Philly buildings

The effort to darken buildings at night to protect migrating birds appears to be working, but organizers say more long-term data is needed.

4 years ago

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Health

‘Doing Delco Safely’: Delaware County Health Department unveils free mail-order condom program

The new free mail-order condom program, named “Doing Delco Safely,” is meant to combat rising rates of sexually transmitted infections across the county.

4 years ago

A general view of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. Department of Health sues to keep medical marijuana program data secret

The Pennsylvania Department of Health is again suing Spotlight PA in an attempt to keep information about how patients obtain a medical marijuana card secret from the public.

4 years ago

Fetterman walking into the State of the Union Address at the Capitol.
Politics & Policy

Sen. John Fetterman checks into hospital for depression

Fetterman checked himself into Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to seek treatment for clinical depression.

4 years ago

Biden speaks from a podium.
Politics & Policy

Biden wants ‘sharper rules’ on unknown aerial objects

President Joe Biden says the U.S. is developing “sharper rules” to track, monitor and potentially shoot down unknown aerial objects.

4 years ago

An aerial view of the Pa. House of Representatives chambers
Politics & Policy

Split Pennsylvania House set for raucous return next week

Pennsylvania's top House Republican on Wednesday warned of chaos when legislators reconvene next week.

4 years ago

Josh Shapiro gestures while speaking
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Shapiro will not sign death warrants, calls for abolishment of death penalty

Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday he will not allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called for the state's lawmakers to repeal the death penalty.

4 years ago

File photo: Former President Donald Trump pauses while speaking at a rally at the Minden Tahoe Airport in Minden, Nev., on Oct. 8, 2022.  (AP Photo/José Luis Villegas, Pool, File)
Courts & Law

Trump election probe grand jury believes some witnesses lied

The report’s introduction and conclusion, along with a section in which the grand jurors expressed concerns that some witnesses may have lied under oath were released Thursday

4 years ago

Bags of trash are visible on the sidewalk.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

In forum series, Ya Fav Trashman will challenge Philly mayoral candidates on climate change and trash

Terrill Haigler plans to host a series of one-on-one interviews with mayoral candidates about illegal dumping and sustainability.

4 years ago

Altovise Love-Craighead smiles, paused on a staircase. Below her is a large space where police recruits are training.
Community

Philly police inspector draws from her own grief to address gun violence, trauma

Altovise Love-Craighead is a Black woman, a co-victim of homicide, and a law enforcement leader. She says officers can do a better job building trust with residents.

4 years ago

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A view of the National Constitution Center.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Presidents Day celebrations, ‘Disney 100’ exhibit, Talisk, and Ice Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Feb. 16 - Feb. 19: Black dance tribute in Del., “Disney 100” exhibit in Philly, and “The Wild Party” in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.

4 years ago

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Health

‘A sense of obligation’: College of Physicians and Penn Medicine start program to inspire young Black men to practice medicine

The College of Physicians of Philadelphia and Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine are hoping to influence more young, Black men to enter med school.

4 years ago

SEPTA riders board a bus in Center City, Philadelphia, on April 19, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly City Council can help SEPTA’s bus network better serve the city

Philadelphia City Council can be doing a lot more to support bus riders in the city, help speed up buses, and work toward transit equity.

4 years ago

Students look towards the front of the room where their teacher is gesturing towards something written on the whiteboard.
Education

New Jersey educators say AP African American studies course is ‘crucial’

Advisors for the course say it allows for deeper discussions on the role of women in Black liberation movements, the influence of African American art, and more.

4 years ago

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