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Visit Philadelphia President and CEO Angela Val. (Courtesy of Cashman & Associates)
Arts & Entertainment
The Philadelphia Tribune

Visit Philadelphia names 1st Black woman as president/CEO

According to Angela Val, she might be the first Black woman to lead the non-profit tourism group, but she doesn’t expect to be the last.

4 years ago

LeYondo Dunn speaks from a podium with protesters behind him
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Students, parents urge Philly leaders to fill hundreds of vacant positions amid school safety concerns

Students and parents say there’s a lack of school crossing guards, police officers, and 911 dispatchers to take calls in times of need.

4 years ago

Left to right: Lou Barletta, Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano, Bill McSwain, and Dave White
Politics & Policy

Where are Pennsylvania’s candidates for governor getting their money?

In the GOP primary, Bill McSwain leans on rich donors, Dave White self-funds, Lou Barletta cruises, and Doug Mastriano leads with a shoestring budget.

4 years ago

A makeshift memorial under a tree at a public park
Community

U.S. finds 500 Native American boarding school deaths so far

The dark history of Native American boarding schools — where children were forced from their families and often abused — has been felt deeply across Indian Country.

4 years ago

President Biden speaks to a crowd
Politics & Policy

Biden marks ‘tragic milestone’ of 1 million U.S. lives lost to COVID

The president called on Congress to provide more funding for testing, vaccines and treatments, something lawmakers have been unwilling to deliver so far.

4 years ago

Singer Dionne Warwick attends a special screening of ''The Dark Tower'' at the Museum of Modern Art on Monday, July 31, 2017, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Latin Music Fest, Kensington Derby, Interpol, and the return of the Dad Vail in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Highlights in and around Philly this weekend include Interpol at the Met, Philly film fest, and a quirky car race and street fest in Kensington.

4 years ago

The exterior of the Glen Mills Schools
Education

Pa. Dept. of Human Services bats down Glen Mills Schools’ attempt to reopen under a new name — for now

The Dept. of Human Services has denied an application from the Clock Tower Schools, which shares an address and phone number with the closed Glen Mills Schools.

4 years ago

The Pennsylvania Capitol is shown in Harrisburg, Pa., Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021.
Politics & Policy

Where are the Pa. Senate candidates getting their money?

In the Democratic primary, Fetterman leans on small donors, Lamb on PACs. And Barnette threatens to outstrip big-spending Republicans in polls.

4 years ago

(From left) Solar States students Jay Fitzgerald, instructor and founder Micah Gold-Markel, Malik Hunt-David, Isiah Smith, and Justine Michalczyk
PlanPhilly
Community

For these young trainees, careers in solar look like Philly’s future

While Pa. primary candidates continue to support fossil fuels in the name of jobs, some young Philadelphians see a brighter future in the solar industry.

4 years ago

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The Philadelphia skyline behind Eakins Oval. (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy
Eyes on the Street

Opinion: Philly should prioritize green infrastructure with its federal dollars

With millions arriving to the city under the infrastructure program approved by Congress, the focus should be on green projects.

4 years ago

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) dribbles the ball up the court against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in San Francisco, Monday, April 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Arts & Entertainment

Nikola Jokic captures 2nd straight NBA MVP title, Sixers’ Embiid finishes runner-up

The 27-year-old from Serbia averaged 27.1 points, 13.8 rebounds and 7.9 assists to take home MVP honors.

4 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announcing new measures to protect abortion rights on May 11, 2020 in Trenton. (P. Kenneth Burns/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

N.J. Gov. Murphy announces new proposals to protect abortion rights in the state

In response to a leaked opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, Murphy is proposing expanding access to abortions, while protecting providers and patients from investigations.

4 years ago

The Universal Dance Ensemble performed at the #fundPHLarts rally outside City Hall in Philadelphia on May 11, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Arts groups call on Philly to help out with pandemic relief funds

The groups are calling for additional money to help them in a time of need after seeing their funding cut during the pandemic.

4 years ago

Abortion rights advocates and anti-abortion protesters demonstrate in front of the U.S. Supreme Court
Courts & Law

‘Mad or nah?’: Extraordinary leak of U.S Supreme Court draft opinion

P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hit the streets of Philly to gather public opinion on the extraordinary leak at the U.S Supreme Court.

4 years ago

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File photo: Former President Donald Trump speaks at a rally at the Delaware County Fairgrounds, Saturday, April 23, 2022, in Delaware, Ohio, to endorse Republican candidates ahead of the Ohio primary. Trump's legal team wants to void a contempt ruling and $10,000-per-day fine against the former president over a subpoena for documents related to a New York civil investigation into his business dealings, saying they’ve conducted a detailed search for the relevant files. (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana, File)
Courts & Law

Judge: Trump must pay $110K, meet conditions to end contempt

Judge Engoron could reinstate the fine if the conditions he set forth on Wednesday are not met.

4 years ago

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