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People paint the railing on a porch, with the U.S. flag flying in the background.
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia

Habitat for Humanity receives $4 million grant to repair homes in Philly

The grant is the largest foundational award made to Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia. It’ll enable the nonprofit to double the number of homes it fixes each year.

3 years ago

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Higher Education
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Policing

Temple University police move to two-person patrols after Saturday killing of officer patrolling alone

Temple officials are working on ways to keep both students and law enforcement safe as they mourn the death of Officer Christopher Fitzgerald.

3 years ago

A black plume rises over East Palestine, Ohio, as a result of a controlled detonation of a portion of the derailed Norfolk Southern trains
Environment
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Public Safety
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EPA takes charge of cleanup in toxic Ohio train derailment

The Environmental Protection Agency told Norfolk Southern to take all available measures to clean up contaminated air and water.

3 years ago

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Business
Employment
Higher Education
International

4-day workweek trial: Shorter hours, happier employees

A trial of a four-day workweek in Britain, billed as the world’s largest, has found that most employees are less stressed, burned out and have better work-life balance.

3 years ago

Police inspect an area in Center City, cordoned off with Police tape
Animals
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety
6abc

Protest held after off-duty FBI special agent shoots dog in Center City Philadelphia

"Initial information is that the agent shot & wounded an aggressive dog," the FBI said.

3 years ago

the type of plant-based infant formula being recalled over possible bacteria contamination.
NPR
Food & Drink
Kids
National
Public Safety

The maker of Enfamil recalls 145,000 cans of infant formula over bacteria risks

Reckitt says despite contamination fears, the recalled formula tested negative for Cronobacter, which can cause rare but deadly infections in infants.

3 years ago

People sit around a large roundtable.
Criminal Justice
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly leaders, advocates look to expand support services in the aftermath of gun violence

About a dozen advocates met with city officials earlier this month to ask for more accessible, more coordinated services for people who lose someone to gun violence.

3 years ago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, pictured in 2018, announced that Instagram and Facebook are launching a paid verification service called 'Meta Verified.' (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP)
NPR
Media

Instagram and Facebook launch new paid verification service, Meta Verified

The monthly subscription service will start at $11.99 a month on the web or $14.99 a month on iOS or Android.

3 years ago

People in Antakya, Turkey, react after a new earthquake struck on Monday. (Clodagh Kilcoyne/Reuters)
NPR
Environment
International
Public Safety

A new earthquake hits Turkey, as teams still respond to earlier catastrophic quake

At least three people were killed and more than 200 injured when a a magnitude 6.4 earthquake, followed by a magnitude 5.8 quake, shook southeastern Turkey on Monday.

3 years ago

George Washington's full letter to Israel Shreve on March 5, 1787. (Courtesy of the Raab Collection)
History
Pennsylvania

1787 letter from cash-poor George Washington hailed as ‘great discovery’

The man later known as the Father of His Country tried to raise money after the Revolutionary War ended by unloading some of his vast land holdings.

3 years ago

A photo of Christopher Fitzgerald placed a memorial set up next to the place he was killed, near 17th Street and Montgomery Avenue. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Crime
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Fundraiser for family of slain Temple police officer surges past $225k in less than a day

Christopher Fitzgerald leaves behind a wife and four children. A vigil to honor his memory is set for Tuesday on the university’s North Philly campus.

3 years ago

LGBTQ LOVE sign held up outside of Independence Hall
Business
LGBTQ
Billy Penn

Philadelphia wants to train LGBTQ people to be board members for local organizations

Named after the late Philadelphia activist Michael Hinson, the city program offers free training with the goal of diversifying nonprofit leadership.

3 years ago

A vigil for Christopher Fitzgerald has been set up at 17th and Montgomery to honor the Temple University police officer who was killed Saturday evening when he tried to stop a robbery
Gun Violence
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Billy Penn

What we know about the Temple police officer fatally shot in North Philadelphia

The incident is thought to be the first time one of the university’s law enforcement officers has been killed in the line of duty.

3 years ago

Temple University graduate students rally for better wages.
Employment
Higher Education
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Temple grad student union and university administration reach tentative agreement to boost worker pay

The strike isn’t over until the new agreement gets ratified by union membership, the Temple University Graduate Student Union said.

3 years ago

Two people in hazmats suits check each others' masks.
NPR
Environment
Public Health
Public Safety

Risks for chemical spills are high, but here’s how to protect yourself

The Ohio derailment is a reminder of what can happen for millions of Americans who live near railways. Here are the things people can do to better protect themselves.

3 years ago

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