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East Greenwich Police Department Chief Matthew Brenner addressed the media during a press conference on Aug. 11, 2022 about the odor. (6abc)
Environment
New Jersey
Public Safety

Officials: foul smells leaking from truck in Gloucester Co. ‘pose no risk’ to public

Residents complain of a “rotten egg smell” as far as Buena Vista Township in Atlantic County.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia Phoenix play their home games at the South Philadelphia SuperSite which sits driectly across Packer Avenue, across from the main sports stadiums in Philadelphia. (Emily Cohen for Billy Penn)
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

Philly’s ultimate frisbee pros are in the playoffs for the first time in nearly a decade

After a rough start, the Phoenix turned their season around — and now face the DC Breeze for a wildcard spot.

3 years ago

FILE PHOTO: The FBI seal is seen before a news conference at FBI headquarters in Washington on June 14, 2018. (Jose Luis Magana / AP Photo)
Crime
Government
Gun Violence
Public Safety

Man who tried to breach FBI office killed after standoff

The confrontation came as officials warned of an increase in threats against federal agents in the days following a search of former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate.

3 years ago

Closeup of woman's hand using a smartphone in the dark
NPR
Mental Health
National
Public Health

Social media posts voice concerns over 988 hotline. Here’s what you need to know

Advocates cheered the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, but some voiced concerns that using the service could lead to police involvement or forced hospitalization.

3 years ago

SeaWorld's CEO is scheduled to meet with the families of two 6-year-old Black girls who were seen on a viral video being snubbed by a costumed character at Sesame Place. (6abc)
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice
6abc

SeaWorld CEO to meet with family, Jesse Jackson amid Sesame Place discrimination lawsuit

The Sesame Street-themed park has announced the implementation of diversity and inclusion training for its employees.

3 years ago

The Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility on State Road in Philadelphia.
Incarceration
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

How is your neighborhood affected by cash bail? The Philly Bail Fund plans to hand you the hard data

Under a new executive director, the group is concentrating on education.

3 years ago

Housing
Philadelphia
Protests

University City residents fight to stave off gentrification

WHYY student interns Dre’Mere Reyes and Lamar Reed interview residents who are fighting to stave off gentrification in University City.

3 years ago

The Confederate flag and monument at the Marvel Carriage Museum. (WHYY file)
Delaware
Government
History
Race & Ethnicity

Delaware town’s mayor says $25K grant to museum with Confederate flag ‘dead in the water’

Georgetown Town Council voted to allocate the money, but the museum filed its application after the April 1 deadline. The mayor says the flag should be taken down.

3 years ago

A person holds up three colorful backpacks.
K-12
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

It’s backpack time! Where to find free bookbags or donate school supplies for Philly kids

From family-friendly giveaways to orgs looking for support, your guide to helping local students prepare for learning this fall.

3 years ago

Volunteers with Corners to Connections gather after a night of street outreach. The faith-based coalition patrolled every night in June and is continuing  throughout August. From left to right (back row): G Lamar Stewart, Morgan Wilson, Joe Massengale, Mark Christian, Sonya Umble, Tirzah Cannad From left to right (front row): Jeffrey Browne, Julius Renwick Aliya Bradley (Beatrice Forman/WHYY)
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philadelphia is full of ‘violence interrupter’ initiatives. Can a new faith-based coalition move the needle?

Violence interrupters try to stop shootings before they start by connecting people with jobs and other resources. A faith-based coalition is taking the model to the streets.

3 years ago

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New Jersey
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
6abc

1 killed, multiple people injured after bus overturns on NJ Turnpike

At least one person is dead and several others are injured after a bus overturned on the New Jersey Turnpike in Woodbridge Tuesday night, according to state police.

3 years ago

A youth group from nonprofit Frontline Dads participated in gun violence discussions with Philadelphia city leaders today as part of PHL Youth Week. (Courtesy of Reuben Jones)
Gun Violence
Kids
Philadelphia

Philadelphia residents, youth say city leaders aren’t listening to their ideas for solving gun violence

PHL Youth Week is designed to give teens a chance to share their perspectives on health, education and gun violence, but advocates and residents say more action is needed.

3 years ago

Delaware State Capitol Building in Dover. (Paul Brady/Bigstock)
Delaware
Kids
Public Safety
6abc

Teen missing in Dover, Delaware found safe, Amber Alert canceled

Police in Dover, Delaware say a missing teen has been found safe and an Amber Alert has been canceled.

3 years ago

Prevention Point on the left, and a homeless shelter on the right, at the intersection of Kensington Ave. and Monmouth Street. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Addiction
Employment
LGBTQ
Philadelphia
Public Health
Social Justice
Billy Penn

New GoFundMe supports ex-Prevention Point workers who called out dangerous conditions and harassment

“It became extremely apparent that the survivors were really suffering,” said one of the fundraiser’s organizers.

3 years ago

An Oklahoma County deputy serves a renter with a court summons notifying him of an eviction order in Oklahoma City, Okla., on Sept. 15, 2021. (Nick Oxford/REUTERS)
NPR
Housing
Income Inequality

‘We have nowhere to go’: Many face eviction during a crisis in affordable housing

The racial disparity in housing struggles is chronic and longstanding.

3 years ago

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