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Men work at repairing a building damaged by shelling in Makariv, on the outskirts of Kyiv, Ukraine, Friday, May 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)
Politics & Policy

‘Relentless’: Russia squeezes Ukrainian strongholds in east

Ukraine’s foreign minister warned that without a new injection of foreign weapons, Ukrainian forces would not be able to stop Russia's advance in the Donbas.

4 years ago

Philadelphia firefighters respond to the scene of a fire at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery.
Courts & Law

Arbitrator rules Philadelphia firefighter union must comply with city vaccine mandate

Philadelphia firefighters have until June 30 to get their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Those that fail to get vaxxed could be terminated.

4 years ago

An aerial view of a house explosion in Pottstown
Community
6abc

5 people killed, 2 injured in Pottstown, Pa. house explosion

All Pottstown Schools will be closed for students and staff on Friday.

4 years ago

Aerial view of beachgoers on the shoreline of Atlantic City, N.J.
Community

Memorial Day at the Jersey Shore tests impact of inflation and gas prices

Businesses along the Jersey Shore — weather permitting — will get their first crack at what is predicted to be a good summer season despite higher prices.

4 years ago

Melissa Clouser, owner of Cut & Sew, edges a quilt top she made with students to be donated to a refugee family. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Mount Airy’s newest shop teaches beginners to sew and quilt on a budget

Whether you’re experienced, or want to learn how to sew and quilt, the owner’s passion for fabric has her planning opportunities for adults and children.

4 years ago

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People walk down a sidewalk
Community

Phoenixville closed a major roadway to vehicles to help businesses at the pandemic’s start. The initiative is back — and it’s flourishing

Phoenixville closed a major roadway to vehicles to help businesses boost foot traffic amid the pandemic. The “open street experience” is back and flourishing.

4 years ago

School board meeting attendees wave LGBTQ pride flags
Keystone Crossroads
Education

Proposed book approval process for Central Bucks schools unclear, some parents say

A deeper look into Central Bucks School District’s new library book policy, which the American Library Association calls a first for Pennsylvania.

4 years ago

The Philadelphia Streets Department and environmental groups announced a plan to increase recycling in the city on May 26, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Community

Advocates suggest recycling overhaul to address ‘growing waste crisis’ in Pa.

Proposals include a landfill ban on aluminum cans and more food waste composting programs.

4 years ago

Philadelphia City Hall.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Council mulling package of bills to ease impact of new Philly property assessments

Introduced by Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson, the seven-point plan is backed by a veto-proof supermajority.

4 years ago

View from the beach at Barnegat Lighthouse State Park New Jersey. (michaelmill / BigStock)
Community

New Jersey state parks, forests, and recreation areas are free to all for the summer

N.J. offers free admission to all state parks, forests, and recreational areas. State leaders say water quality is in good shape ahead of Memorial Day weekend.

4 years ago

File photo: Actor Ray Liotta attends the ''No Sudden Move'' premiere during the 20th Tribeca Festival in New York on June 18, 2021. Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in ''Goodfellas'' and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in ''Field of Dreams,'' has died. He was 67. A representative for Liotta told The Hollywood Reporter and NBC News that he died in his sleep Wednesday night in the Dominican Republic, where he was filming a new movie. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Arts & Entertainment

N.J. native Ray Liotta, ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘Field of Dreams’ star, dies

Ray Liotta, the actor best known for playing mobster Henry Hill in “Goodfellas” and baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson in “Field of Dreams,” has died. He was 67.

4 years ago

Emergency personnel gather near Robb Elementary School following a shooting
Politics & Policy

Senate GOP blocks domestic terrorism bill, gun policy debate

Republicans blocked a domestic terrorism bill that would have opened debate on difficult questions surrounding hate crimes and gun safety.

4 years ago

A lab technician at a Pfizer factory inspects Paxlovid tablets
Health

U.S. making COVID antiviral drug more available at test sites

Federal regulators have also sent clearer guidance to physicians to help them determine how to manage Paxlovid’s interactions with other drugs.

4 years ago

An unusual rule and inconsistent enforcement has given an advantage to largely unregulated certification businesses that stand to rake in millions of dollars each year courting Pennsylvania medical marijuana patients. (Spotlight PA)
Health
Spotlight PA

Companies blanket Pa. with ads about how to get a medical marijuana card, but doctors are silenced

With millions of dollars at stake, certification businesses buy radio ads, dominate Google searches, and even offer Groupons.

4 years ago

Attendees raise fists in remembrance of George Floyd on the two-year anniversary of Floyd’s murder
Community

Philly vigil held to commemorate 2 years since George Floyd’s murder

More than police accountability — Black workers demand economic and social justice.

4 years ago

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