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Philadelphia City Council member Kenyatta Johnson. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Attorneys square off to start retrial for Philly Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson

In April, a federal judge declared a mistrial after the jury couldn’t reach a verdict. Now Johnson and his wife are back in federal court for round two.

4 years ago

Ridley High School (Google maps)
Courts & Law

Three people arrested after they took a toy gun to Ridley High School

The incident happened the day after the shooting at Roxborough High School.

4 years ago

A person walks along a path by the ocean as the wind blows. The sky is gray and stormy.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Remnants of Ian to bring rain, wind to Philly region

The greatest impacts will be along the Delaware and New Jersey coasts, but a local meteorologist sees the event as “low concern.”

4 years ago

Justice Jackson stands to the left of Justice Roberts outside of a building.
Courts & Law

Justice Jackson makes Supreme Court debut in brief ceremony

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson has made her first appearance on the Supreme Court bench in a brief courtroom ceremony three days before the start of the high court’s new term.

4 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 31, 2022
Courts & Law

Former Philly cop accused of luring and grooming young girls

Patrick Heron is also accused of trying to intimidate victims to prevent them from turning him in to authorities.

4 years ago

Water runs from a faucet.
Community
6abc

Boil water advisory affecting 11,000 customers in Montgomery County

The water company is telling residents in the affected areas do not drink the water before boiling it first.

4 years ago

An aerial view of a causeway damaged by Hurricane Ian.
Weather

Hurricane Ian heads for Carolinas after pounding Florida

A revived Hurricane Ian is bearing down on South Carolina’s coast and the historic city of Charleston, with forecasters predicting a storm surge and floods.

4 years ago

Governor John Carney speaking at the Baylor Women Correctional Institution. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Delaware Gov. Carney points to prison education programs as key to reducing recidivism

Governor John Carney got a first-hand look at education efforts designed to help those incarcerated get a better chance at success upon release.

4 years ago

Emeline Kovac, a junior at Bordentown Regional High School, was in a pilot group for the SBIRT program at her school. She says the program allowed her to get the help she needed to focus in school and be more motivated overall. Her principal, Robert Walder, and Nell Geiger, a SAC Counselor at the school, look on. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Education

Advocates urge N.J. to create statewide mental health screening program for high school students

New Jersey Citizen Action, with representatives from a South Jersey high school, is urging the Legislature to allow early health intervention for grades 9-12.

4 years ago

File photo: Hundreds gathered at Gorgas Park Thursday for a prayer vigil following Tuesday's deadly shooting at Roxborough High School. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Hundreds gather in Roxborough for vigil following deadly shooting

During the vigil, donations were made to the family of 14-year-old Nicolas Elizalde, who was killed outside of Roxborough High School.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia Ballet artistic director Angel Corella (center) and executive director Shelly Power (in pink), joined by donors and poltical figures, participate in a ceremonial groundbreaking for the company's new building on North Broad Street. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Ballet breaks ground on new building, quadrupling its size

The 59-year-old dance company broke ground on a 48,000-square-foot addition, nearly quadrupling its size in a burgeoning North Broad arts district.

4 years ago

A view of the State Capitol and
Politics & Policy

New Jersey Senate President signals concealed carry reform is on the way

Thursday, Senate President Nick Scutari said his caucus is considering changes to concealed carry in the wake of a recent Supreme Court decision.

4 years ago

Conservative activist Virginia 'Ginni' Thomas, walks during a break in a voluntary interview with the House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection, at Thomas P. O'Neill Jr. House Office Building, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Washington. The committee has for months sought an interview with Thomas in an effort to know more about her role in trying to help former President Donald Trump overturn his election defeat. She texted with White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and contacted lawmakers in Arizona and Wisconsin in the weeks after the election. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Politics & Policy

January 6 committee chairman: Ginni Thomas reiterates false election claims

Thomas sought to portray herself as among the many Americans who still believe the baseless claim that the 2020 election was stolen, but did not provide any evidence.

4 years ago

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid poses for a photograph during media day at the NBA basketball team's practice facility, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Community

76ers star Joel Embiid now U.S. citizen

A native of Cameroon, Embiid said he was sworn in as a citizen two weeks ago in Philadelphia.

4 years ago

The Pottstown Beacon of Hope team is seen under a banner during a fundraising event.
Community

A 24/7 shelter for single adults is coming to Pottstown. It may be the first of its kind in Montgomery County

Homelessness is on the rise in Montco, which shuttered two shelter facilities over the summer. Officials hope a new shelter can serve as a model for other townships.

4 years ago

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