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The scene at Shelmire Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard Friday afternoon after one SEPTA bus crashed into another.
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
Billy Penn

FTA probe of SEPTA marks just the third time the agency has initiated this kind of safety inspection

After the concerning spate of crashes this summer, the Philly regional transit authority is already taking some remedial steps.

3 years ago

Rory Ehrlich being interviewed
Kids
Pennsylvania
6abc

West Pottsgrove Township 6-year-old ‘Cheddar Whiz’ named 2023 Kids Mullet Champion

Rory Ehrlich says life has been pretty exciting since he entered the contest and became mullet-famous in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Marine Dempsey holds a cutout of grandson Trevor Skowronek's face at the Little League World Series
Pennsylvania
Sports

‘We couldn’t be more proud of these boys’: Media Little League still alive after dropping 1st World Series game

Media Little League’s World Series debut began with a loss, but the massive crowd from Delco was more than proud of their young athletes.

3 years ago

House on fire after explosion
Housing
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Sixth person dies from injuries suffered in Pennsylvania house explosion

Paul Oravitz, 56, who had severe burns over most of his body, died Wednesday in a Pittsburgh hospital, four days after the explosion in Plum.

3 years ago

River
Government Accountability
New Jersey
Public Spaces

New Jersey reaches restoration deal for Toms River Superfund site

Ciba-Geigy Chemical Corp. dumped toxic substances into waterways and buried 47,000 drums of toxic waste into the ground, causing a cancer cluster among children.

3 years ago

People talking at the Expo
Business
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Black business owners in Philly say determination is key

Local business owners shared advice and challenges during the first National Black Business Month Expo in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia Phanatic, official mascot of the city’s MLB team, joined Media Borough residents and officials at Media Borough Hall as they cheered for their 12U baseball team that will complete in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa., on Aug. 16, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Kids
Pennsylvania
Sports

A Little League team from ‘Everybody’s Hometown’ goes to the World Series

Delaware County Council and Visit Delco gave a festive sendoff to the Media Little League team’s parents and supporters traveling to the first world series game.

3 years ago

SEPTA's Route 15 historic trolleys will return on Sept. 10. The vehicles will be ADA accessible and cost roughly $250,000 each to restore. (Provided courtesy of SEPTA)
History
Philadelphia
Transportation

SEPTA’s Route 15 historic trolleys to return Sept. 10

The trolleys will be ADA accessible and have been completely updated with new frames, floors, windows, wheelchair lifts, and HVAC units.

3 years ago

SEPTA bus
Philadelphia
Transportation

Seeing red: More red bus lanes coming to Philly streets after initial success

The red painted lanes serve as a deterrent to keep other drivers from using them. SEPTA officials say the trial has been successful in improving travel times.

3 years ago

People in an ICE detention cell
NPR
Government Accountability
Immigration
Incarceration
Social Justice

Government’s own experts found ‘barbaric’ and ‘negligent’ conditions in ICE detention

The reports provide an unprecedented look at the ICE detention system through the eyes of experts hired to investigate complaints of civil rights abuses.

3 years ago

England's Alessia Russo (left) and Spain's Salma Paralluelo celebrate during their respective FIFA Women's World Cup semifinals
Gender
Sports

England beats Australia 3-1 to move into Women’s World Cup final against Spain

Both teams will each be playing in the Women’s World Cup final for the first time when they meet at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

3 years ago

A headshot of Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman
Animals
History
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Philadelphia Zoo selects first woman president and CEO in 164-year history

Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman will be the zoo’s 15th president.

3 years ago

Inter Miami's Lionel Messi celebrates his goal against the Philadelphia Union during the first half of a Leagues Cup soccer semifinal Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in Chester, Pa. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Philadelphia
Sports

‘The training wheels are off’: The Philadelphia Union fall 4-1 to Messi’s Inter Miami in Subaru Park sellout

Messi scored his ninth goal in six games, dealing the Union its second-ever home loss since 2021. Many described his arrival as transformational for soccer in the U.S.

3 years ago

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Paul T. Jackson, 34, works with Frontline Dads patrolling the area around Broad and Susquehanna at dismissal time to look out for potential violence. His own experience with stop and frisk makes him think it is not a good idea. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Media

WHYY News wins national Edward R. Murrow Award for ‘Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist’ podcast

The podcast was a collaboration between WHYY News and Temple University’s Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting.

3 years ago

Philadelphia police cadets
Employment
Policing

Advertising pays off: Philly police recruitment shows big increase

The advertising campaign to bring in more police recruits is designed to fill a big hole in the number of officers in the department.

3 years ago

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