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Christian Pulisic of the United States, left, and Yunus Musah of the United States speak before a free kick during the World Cup group B soccer match between Iran and the United States at the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha, Qatar, Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
Community

Americans face the Netherlands in World Cup round of 16

The United States is trying to get to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002 and continues to delight the American audience.

4 years ago

People paddle in boats along the Delaware River. The Philly skyline is visible in the background.
Community

Camden waterfront to become more accessible with new trails and recreational boating

Conservationists say a huge financial gift will help them to increase recreation and education on Camden’s waterfront.

4 years ago

The former PES refinery site in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

New web tool by Drexel lab helps you access refinery pollution data

A new website makes it easy to compare and download data about toxic air pollutants at refinery fencelines across the country.

4 years ago

Pennsylvania state House of Representatives' impeachment managers Reps. Craig Williams, left, Tim Bonner, and Jared Solomon depart after delivering articles of impeachment against Philadelphia's Democratic district attorney, Larry Krasner, to the Senate chamber at the Pennsylvania Capitol in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. House Republicans earlier this month approved seven articles of impeachment, which will be heard in a Senate trial. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Philly DA Krasner sues to stop lawmakers from removing him

Philadelphia, not the state House or Senate, has oversight over potential impeachment and removal of its district attorney, the lawsuit claims.

4 years ago

The Delaware River
Science

EPA pushes for more pollution controls in the Delaware River to protect endangered Atlantic sturgeon

Only about 250 endangered Atlantic sturgeon are left in the Delaware River. Pollution has reduced oxygen levels to the point where the sturgeon struggle to breathe and breed.

4 years ago

A mother wearing a face mask adjusting a face mask on her son before he goes to school
Education

School boards maintain power to require masks, after Commonwealth Court dismisses parents’ lawsuit

A Commonwealth Court judge ruled that a lawsuit nine parents filed against five school districts, including Pennsbury, was moot.

4 years ago

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File photo: Philadelphia Museum of Arts is opening a new department for African and African Diasporic art.  (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly arts and culture get an unexpected $21.3 million from City Hall

City Hall’s midyear budget transfer pumps an unexpected surplus of public funds into the arts sector.

4 years ago

People listen as the New Jersey Assembly considers and votes on a half-dozen gun control bills Monday, March 26, 2018, in the Statehouse in Trenton, N.J.
Politics & Policy

N.J. domestic workers’ bill of rights moves ahead in the Senate despite GOP pushback

The legislation would provide privacy rights to domestic workers, and require employers and domestic employees to enter into a written contract.

4 years ago

People stand outside of a building with a banner that reads,
Community

Delaware County Health Department offering free at-home COVID-19 tests to residents

During the first three Fridays of December, residents can pick up tests at the county Wellness Centers in Yeadon and Chester from 2 to 4 p.m.

4 years ago

The entrance of a correctional facility.
Courts & Law

Appeals court rules that the son of a prisoner with schizophrenia held in solitary confinement is allowed to sue Delaware

The man was put in isolation for seven months in 2016. An appeals court says the lawsuit alleging cruel and unusual punishment can resume.

4 years ago

(Courtesy of 6abc)
Community
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Incident involving police chase, carjackings, and gunfire ends with suspect dead on I-95 in Delaware

A suspect is dead after a series of events in Delaware that includes two carjackings and a police chase.

4 years ago

The tree is an Abie Concolor/White Fur, features 4,000 lights, and is 55 feet tall. It will be on display until Jan. 2. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Philadelphia kicks off holiday season with tree lighting at City Hall

The massive 55-foot Christmas tree outside Philadelphia City Hall is decked out with 4,000 lights to brighten up the Wawa Holiday Plaza.

4 years ago

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''Banksy Was Here'' occupies a two-story, 30,000-square-foot gallery in the Fashion District mall. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Art of Banksy transformed into immersive experience in Philly

A 30,000-square-foot retail space in the Fashion District has been transformed into a staged, unauthorized show of work by the secretive street artist.

4 years ago

Listen 1:28
Cassie Jones is the creator of the Free Supply Library, a free leave-and-take box for arts and crafts supplies on 50th Street in West Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Give, take, and create: West Philly’s new little free library offers up crafty supplies for projects

West Philly has a new little free library and it’s full of arts and crafts supplies.

4 years ago

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Taney Street is named for the chief justice of the U.S. Supreme Court who wrote the infamous Dred Scott decision. (Google Maps)
PlanPhilly
Community

A name change five years in the making: Should Philadelphia rename Taney Street?

After years of petitioning, The Rename Taney Coalition hopes for a breakthrough in their fight to rename Taney Street, famously named after Roger B. Taney.

4 years ago

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