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Courts & Law

ACLU escalates Delaware prison lawsuit, says ‘physical abuse is the majority culture’

The civil rights organization sued Sussex Correctional Center in December on behalf of two detainees. Now 17 more current and former prisoners have joined the case.

4 years ago

The exterior of Wister Elementary School
Keystone Crossroads
Education

With teacher departures surging, Philly schools unveil plan to stem tide

So far this school year the School District of Philadelphia has seen an unusual uptick in teachers leaving. And vacancies are going unfilled.

4 years ago

Wreckage of a plane crash
Community
6abc

2 dead after small plane crashes in Hilltown Township, Pa.

The view from Chopper 6 showed smoke rising from the downed aircraft in a residential area of Hilltown Township.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden removes his face mask to speak in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex, Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, in Washington
Health

CDC to significantly ease pandemic mask guidelines Friday

Under the new guidelines, the vast majority of Americans will no longer live in areas where indoor masking in public is recommended based on current data.

4 years ago

Smoke and flame rise near a military building after an apparent Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. Russian troops have launched their anticipated attack on Ukraine. Big explosions were heard before dawn in Kyiv, Kharkiv and Odesa as world leaders decried the start of an Russian invasion that could cause massive casualties and topple Ukraine's democratically elected government
Community

As Russian bombs fall on Ukraine, trepidation and resolve felt in Philly region

With all eyes on eastern Europe as Russia continues its attack on Ukraine, both residents and elected leaders in the Philadelphia region express concern.

4 years ago

An empty SEPTA train car. (Anna Orso/Billy Penn)
Community

SEPTA is replacing security guards with guides to offer kinder service to riders

The guides will use a less confrontational method to remind riders about SEPTA rules including fare evasion and smoking policies.

4 years ago

FILE - In this image from police body camera video shown as evidence in court, Minneapolis police Officers Thomas Lane, left, and J. Alexander Kueng, second from right, gather information as they take George Floyd into custody outside Cup Foods in Minneapolis, on May 25, 2020. Former police Officers Tou Thao, Kueng and Lane are on trial in federal court accused of violating Floyd's civil rights as fellow Officer Derek Chauvin killed him. (Minneapolis Police Department via AP, File)
Courts & Law

3 ex-cops convicted of rights violations in Floyd killing

Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane were charged with depriving Floyd of his right to medical care when Officer Derek Chauvin pressed his knee into Floyd’s neck.

4 years ago

File photo: Brandon Bostian, the engineer involved in the 2015 Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia, departs from the center for criminal justice in Philadelphia after a hearing, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Courts & Law

Jury selected for trial of Amtrak engineer in deadly 2015 derailment

A jury has been chosen in the criminal trial of train engineer Brandon Bostian, 38, for his role in a deadly 2015 Amtrak derailment in North Philadelphia.

4 years ago

Grey rat near wooden wall on floor.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

City Council to property owners: Get rid of the rats

If signed into law, property owners would be required to prepare and execute a rat abatement plan before demolishing or fully rehabbing a building.

4 years ago

Former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison prepares to leave the courtroom during a recess Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2022, in Louisville, Ky. Prosecutors begin their case against a the only officer charged, former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison, in the deadly Breonna Taylor raid
Courts & Law

Ex-officer in Breonna Taylor raid said he saw AR-15 fire

Brett Hankison is charged with wanton endangerment for shooting through Taylor’s apartment into the home of her neighbor.

4 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks about the Russian invasion of Ukraine in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Politics & Policy

World leaders slap sanctions on the Kremlin over invasion

World leaders Thursday condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as “barbaric” and quickly slapped heavy sanctions on the Russian economy, President Vladimir Putin's inner circle

4 years ago

A memorial on 60th Street in West Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

Philly outreach effort hopes to target gun violence hotspots

The collaboration between city, state, and community leaders hopes to educate residents about what resources are available to address and prevent gun violence.

4 years ago

Anthony Clark is a graduate of the program at Pathways to Housing. (Tom MacDonald / WHYY)
Community

An effort to help end homelessness gets cash infusion in Philadelphia

Efforts to end homelessness in Philadelphia got a half-million-dollar boost from a group founded by business and hospitality professionals.

4 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy speaks to supporters
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy addresses Russian invasion of Ukraine, reparations in N.J.

As a Russian invasion of Ukraine appeared imminent, Murphy praised the Biden administration for what he called standing up to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

4 years ago

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A Pennsylvania Police Trooper vehicle
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Pa. State Police push back on panel recommendation requiring independent investigations when troopers kill, injure

While PSP agreed to make changes or consider policy revisions based on an oversight committee’s recommendations, they did not give up the ability to investigate their own.

4 years ago

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