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Community
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Wandering stray horse ‘Darien’ finds new home at sanctuary in Bucks County

Philly residents found the underweight horse wandering around after the man who bought him abandoned him a few hours later.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi watches from the dugout during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, in Atlanta.
Arts & Entertainment

Joe Girardi fired by Phillies, replaced by Rob Thomson

Joe Girardi has been fired by the Philadelphia Phillies after his team’s terrible start.

4 years ago

Amazon workers participate in a walkout at the company's Bellmawr, N.J., facility.
Money

Why Amazon’s wish to reduce its footprint in N.J. will be challenging

A slowdown in online shopping prompts Amazon to rethink the space it has, including a facility it’s closing in South Jersey.

4 years ago

Black Thought is the central figure in a 4-story mural on the south side of the new Clay Studio building in Kensington. Profiles of Black poets Sonia Sanchez and Amiri Baraka are worked into the handles of the vase.(Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

New Philly mural honors The Roots’ Tariq ‘Black Thought’ Trotter

The Roots’ vocalist’s silhouette is the centerpiece of a mural four stories high on the south side of the Clay Studio.

4 years ago

Sweet Aunt Fern relishes affection and returns the love at PAWS adoption center in Old City, Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

‘The time is now’: Philly animal shelters seek volunteers and ‘forever homes’

From volunteering to adopting, there are multiple ways to support animal rescue shelters. Summer is the perfect season to help dogs and cats in need.

4 years ago

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A cyclist is seen at 17th and Washington Avenue in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly bike advocates press mayor to move ahead with narrowing Washington Ave.

Bike and pedestrian safety advocates and a state senator urge the city to move ahead with or without buy-in from Councilmember Johnson.

4 years ago

Election workers perform a recount of ballots from the recent primary election at the Montour County administration center in Danville, Pa., Friday, May 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Politics & Policy

Pa. court orders contested ballots counted in Senate primary

A state court is agreeing in a ballot-counting lawsuit with the campaign of David McCormick

4 years ago

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Community

Crews battle massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section

The fire was brought under control around 5:30 p.m.

4 years ago

One of the honorees, Dr. Dorothy Johnson Speight, with Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson at CIty Hall on June 2, 2022. (Emily Rizzo / WHYY)
Community

Philly’s anti-gun violence leaders honored by City Council

The honorees were nominated by Philadelphia residents and have all lost a loved one to gun violence.

4 years ago

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Employees of Philadelphia libraries and recreation centers gathered at City Hall Thursday to demand more funding in the upcoming budget. They say increased staffing will allow them to keep facilities open in the evenings and on weekends, which will provide a safe, engaging space for young people and potentially reduce gun violence. (Sammy Caiola/WHYY)
Community

Library workers call for longer hours, more staff to prevent summer gun violence surge

Philadelphia libraries aren’t open on the weekends or evenings, and many have trouble staying open during the week.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks about the latest round of mass shootings, from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Thursday, June 2, 2022. Biden is attempting to increase pressure on Congress to pass stricter gun limits after such efforts failed following past outbreaks. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Politics & Policy

President Biden appeals for tougher gun laws: ‘How much more carnage?’

Biden is trying to drive up pressure on Congress to pass stricter laws, though such efforts failed in the wake of past violence.

4 years ago

File photo: The Tulsa, Okla. skyline is pictured Friday, June 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Community

Police: Tulsa gunman targeted surgeon he blamed for pain

Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin identified the shooter as 45-year-old Michael Louis.

4 years ago

Sen. Doug Mastriano is seen in a crowd
Politics & Policy

GOP insiders begin to reluctantly support Mastriano, as Democrats tout unity

GOP insider: the tone of the GOP push to elect Mastriano feels like a pep rally before a football game everyone knows the team is doomed to lose.

4 years ago

Musician and artist Lara Downes (Courtesy of Lara Downes)
Arts & Entertainment

Lara Downes celebrates the diversity of artists in classical music

The classical artist and producer celebrates Black composers and musicians, and highlights those from the past who didn’t receive recognition.

4 years ago

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File photo: Prepared Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine syringes for children ages 5 to 11 and adults are displayed on a table at Northwest Community Church in Chicago, Dec. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)
Health

White House: 1st shots for kids under 5 possible by June 21

The Food and Drug Administration’s outside panel of advisers will meet on June 14-15 to evaluate the Pfizer and Moderna shots for younger kids.

4 years ago

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