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The daughters of Ruth Whitfield, a victim of shooting at a supermarket, Angela Crawley (left) and Robin Harris, hold hands during a news conference in Buffalo, N.Y., Monday, May 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Gun Violence
National
Public Health
Race & Ethnicity

After Buffalo shooting, mental health professionals advise taking a break from the news. For Black Americans, that’s easier said than done

The exposure to racist acts of gun violence is a mental health concern, local mental health professionals say.

3 years ago

The former refinery is visible in the distance, with a bare, dirt field in the foreground.
PlanPhilly
Energy
Environment
Philadelphia
Public Health

Years after shutdown, cancer-causing chemical still detected at former refinery site

Nearly three years after the PES refinery closed, levels of cancer-causing benzene found at its property line are still higher than many operating refineries.

3 years ago

Presley Barner works with tutor Stephanie Schechner at YEAH Philly. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Nonprofits, schools train teens to settle their own arguments in hopes of preventing gun violence

Across Philadelphia, nonprofits are building a network of trained conflict mediators. That includes teaching teens to settle their own arguments without picking up a gun.

3 years ago

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UNCH staff speak to an elderly Ukrainian refugee woman during a visit by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to a refugee facility housing Ukrainian refugees in Chisinau, Moldova, Tuesday, May 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Aurel Obreja)
Immigration
International
Public Spaces

Europe accused of ‘double-standard’ on Ukrainian refugees

The quick acceptance of Ukrainians fleeing Russia's aggression puts a spotlight on Europe's “double standard” for migrants.

3 years ago

Hector Gomez, left, and Jordi Poblete, worship leaders at the Mariners Church Irvine, leave flowers outside the Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods, Calif., Sunday, May 15, 2022, after a fatal shooting.
Gun Violence
National
Public Safety

Authorities: Hate against Taiwanese led to church attack

A former neighbor says the California church shooting suspect’s life unraveled after he was nearly beaten to death several years ago.

3 years ago

Picture of a golden retriever.
Animals
Gun Violence
Mental Health
New Jersey
6abc

Cherry Hill team taking emotional support dogs to Buffalo after mass shooting

The canines will be there to comfort emergency responders, families and friends of the victims, as well as the community.

3 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Friday, May 13, 2022, during an event to highlight state and local leaders who are investing American Rescue Plan funding.
Health Care
Home & Family
National

White House says deal near to reopen formula plant

President Joe Biden is offering formula manufacturers and retailers transportation and logistics support to ease the nationwide shortage of baby formula.

3 years ago

Ukrainian servicemen walk in the forest near a recently retaken village, north of Kharkiv, east Ukraine, Sunday, May 15, 2022.
International
Military
Politics

In Ukraine and internationally, scenario darkens for Russia

Russia’s war in Ukraine is hitting new hurdles both on the battleground and internationally. Europe is moving Monday to sharpen and expand its response to Russia’s invasion.

3 years ago

Sara Atkins poses for a photo, in Wynnewood, Pa., Tuesday, May 10, 2022, while holding a pillow with an image of her father Andy Rotman-Zaid, who died of COVID-19 in December 2020. She channels her grief into fighting for global vaccination and better access to health care to honor her father.
Health Care
Medicine
National
Public Health

U.S. deaths from COVID hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years in

The U.S. death toll from COVID-19 has hit 1 million, less than 2 1/2 years into the outbreak.

3 years ago

People pray outside the scene of a mass shooting at a supermarket
Gun Violence
National
Race & Ethnicity

Buffalo shooting latest example of targeted racial violence

Authorities say the suspected gunman, who is white, specifically targeted a predominantly Black neighborhood.

3 years ago

Members of the Brewerytown Garden work the three-bin composting system
Environment
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly community compost sites are finally churning as a long-planned program gets off the ground

The city composting network has 13 locations, with plans to add more soon.

3 years ago

Police walk outside the Tops grocery store following a mass shooting
Gun Violence
National
Public Safety

Police: Buffalo gunman aimed to keep killing if he got away

The revelation raised questions over missed opportunities to put a potential mass shooter under closer scrutiny or make sure he didn’t have access to deadly firearms.

3 years ago

The Geneva Presbyterian Church is taped off
Gun Violence
National

California churchgoers hog-tied gunman in deadly attack

The gunman had opened fire during a lunch reception, killing one person and wounding five others.

3 years ago

View of the building which houses the Delaware County Historical Society.
Economy
Government
History
Pennsylvania

‘We can’t limp anymore’: Delaware County Historical Society is at risk of dissolving

The historical society is struggling to keep the lights on, pay for salaries, and to maintain the building. Time is running out to find a solution.

3 years ago

Baby formula is visible on the shelves of a grocery store.
Economy
Health Care
Home & Family
Kids

Local parents are depending on out-of-state networks to find baby formula

One New Jersey mother, whose son has a rare food allergy, has been relying on formula supplies from other families.

3 years ago

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