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Rioters, loyal to President Donald Trump, storm the Capitol
Courts & Law

Former U.S. Army reservist, N.J. native, found guilty in Jan. 6 riot

Timothy Hale-Cusanelli has been convicted of storming the U.S. Capitol to obstruct Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory.

4 years ago

A Wilmington police car
Courts & Law

2 men sentenced for ‘horrific’ shooting spree that left Newark woman dead, Wilmington child maimed

Keyonna Perkins’ killing and Ja’Shown Banner’s shooting occurred 20 miles apart on the same day while the gunmen hunted for Perkins’ boyfriend.

4 years ago

Lafayette Court housing in Cape May, New Jersey (wikimedia commons)
Urban Planning

HUD awards nearly $100 million to housing authorities across New Jersey

The federal funding is for renovating existing buildings, as well as completing large-scale projects.

4 years ago

File photo: Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in Greensburg, Pa., on May 6, 2022. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Courts & Law

Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit, allowing N.Y. probe to go on

A lawyer for Trump said his legal team would appeal Friday's ruling.

4 years ago

Protesters marched through Center City Philadelphia in June chanting 'George Floyd' and 'Breonna Taylor,' while advocating for their justice. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Praise for one-of-a-kind Philly diversion program rooted in 2020 civil unrest

The Restorative Response Program offered hundreds of non-violent offenders an alternative to taking their cases through the courts. Reformers say it worked.

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

Recount begins in Pa.’s GOP primary for Senate between McCormick and Oz

McCormick’s campaign has also been waging a fight in court to scrounge for votes that might help him close the gap with Oz.

4 years ago

The scene outside the house that exploded near Butler Avenue in Pottstown, Montgomery County. (Emily Rizzo/WHYY)
Community

Pottstown home explodes, leaving 5 dead. Neighbors say the area smelled of gas

Neighbors say they used to smell gas near the home that was destroyed. They say PECO crews and firefighters also had visited home before the explosion.

4 years ago

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

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