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President Joe Biden, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid address the media following their meeting in Jerusalem Thursday, July 14, 2022. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Politics & Policy

Biden, Lapid agree to stop Iran nuke program, differ on how

Biden says he still wants to give diplomacy a chance while Lapid insists that tough words alone won’t thwart Tehran nuclear ambitions.

4 years ago

The pool was packed on opening day at North Camden Community Center, July 14, 2022. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Community

Just in time: Camden opens first of two city pools

The mid-July opening is just a bit behind their normal public pool schedule. Normally pools in Camden open around the Fourth of July.

4 years ago

In this Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, photo, a man uses a cell phone in New Orleans. With suicides on the rise, the government wants to make the national crisis hotline easier to reach. Once implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help. Currently, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline uses a 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255). Callers are routed to one of 163 crisis centers, where counselors answered 2.2 million calls last year
Community

Chester County sees rollout of new national 988 mental health hotline as a chance to improve its own crisis response system

Starting Saturday, dialing 988 will connect callers experiencing distress across the country to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

4 years ago

Pennsylvania State Capitol building
Politics & Policy

Gov. Wolf vetoes GOP effort to block local climate legislation

The bill would have prevented local towns from banning natural gas, something climate activists say will be key to addressing global warming.

4 years ago

A Philadelphia police cruiser is parked between Arch and Market streets in West Philadelphia
Community

Two Philadelphia summer events canceled as gun violence escalates

The city’s Summer Event Series and the West Fest Block Party have been canceled because of rising incidents of gun violence.

4 years ago

Elton John gestures during a performance
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Elton John, Summer Snow Day, Dave Matthews Band, Maze, Pancakes and Booze art show, and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

This weekend’s event highlights in Philly, N.J., and Delaware include concerts from Elton John, Femi Kuti, Dave Matthews Band, Chris Brown, Yacht Rock Revue, and more.

4 years ago

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A skyline view of Atlantic City
Community

Atlantic City rolls out welcome mat for NAACP Convention

The Jersey Shore resort city welcomes the nation’s oldest civil rights organization for its first in-person convention since 2019.

4 years ago

Volunteer Judy Stout helps load a trunk with food at the Food Bank of Delaware's monthly drive-thru distribution
Community

Demand for food, housing assistance in Delaware grows amid inflation, pandemic concerns

Delaware is experiencing a rise in the number of residents seeking help, whether it be with housing costs, Medicaid, or food assistance.

4 years ago

File photo: A vial of the Phase 3 Novavax coronavirus vaccine is seen ready for use in the trial at St. George's University hospital in London, Oct. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
Health

U.S. regulators OK new COVID-19 shot option from Novavax

The Centers for Disease Control still must recommend how to use the Novavax vaccine before shots begin. The U.S. has bought 3.2 million doses.

4 years ago

A closeup of detailing on Philly row houses
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly refreshes home repair program with hopes of preserving more properties

Launched in 2019, the Restore Repair Renew program offers low-interest loans to homeowners who need to make major fixes to their properties.

4 years ago

Breaking ground on the new Anna Verna Playground in FDR Park in South Philly. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Urban Planning

New playground in South Philly to be named after political trailblazer Anna Verna

Philadelphia’s first female Council President Anna Verna was a longtime South Philly resident and lived near the site of the new playground park.

4 years ago

Rite Aid's new building at the Navy Yard. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Urban Planning

Rite Aid opens a new style of company HQ in Philly

The facility is designed to deal with the new work-from-home economy while providing support to workers from IT services to videoconferencing.

4 years ago

A groups stands in front of Ardella’s House transitional home for formerly incarcerated women located in the 2400 block of N 33rd street. (Cherri Gregg/WHYY)
Community

Ardella’s House brings new form of dignity for formerly incarcerated women

Tonie Willis, the founder of Ardella’s House, spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg about barriers facing women post-incarceration, and how society can better support their re-entry.

4 years ago

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Sri Lankan protesters, some holding national flags, after storming the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's office, demanding he resign after president Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country amid economic crisis in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, July 13, 2022. (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena)
Politics & Policy

Sri Lanka in crisis: President flees and ire turns to Prime Minister

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his wife left aboard an air force plane bound for the Maldives. He made his prime minister the acting president in his absence.

4 years ago

An empty classroom.
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Pa. has a new child care tax credit. Here’s what you need to know

People who care for two or more dependents will be able to claim up to $6,000 in child care expenses starting next year.

4 years ago

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