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When the pandemic ends, Philly must retain eviction prevention
Lauren P. McKenna, Catherine Carr, and Joseph A. Sullivan urge the city to invest $3 million in eviction prevention funding to contain the housing crisis.
3 years ago
All politics is national — Pa. voters driven to engage with local races amid larger polarization
Many who plan to vote in next week’s primary say political lines drawn during the COVID-19 pandemic and protests for racial justice have seeped into local contests.
3 years ago
Listen 5:19Hundreds march in West Philadelphia to remember lives lost in 1985 MOVE bombing
Just hours before Pam Africa and Mike Africa Jr. began describing lost comrades, the city’s top health official resigned over mishandling of victims’ remains.
3 years ago
KYW Newsradio reporter Cherri Gregg to join WHYY as host
WHYY announced Thursday that award-winning KYW radio reporter Cherri Gregg will join the public media station as an on-air afternoon host beginning June 14.
3 years ago
ATF determines St. Leo’s fire was arson, offers reward money for information
The historic church had stood in the Tacony section of Northeast Philly for well over a century before Sunday’s night’s fire.
3 years ago
Peony party, antique car show, and art blooms in Delaware in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
May 13 - 16: Antique cars, flower displays, 215 Fest
3 years ago
Listen 5:47As ethnic violence rocks Israel, Arabs cite deep grievances
Arab citizens of Israel have held mass national protests over Israel's policing of a flashpoint holy site in Jerusalem and plans to evict dozens of Palestinian families.
3 years ago
Philly police step up outreach as domestic violence surges
Philadelphia police are stepping up outreach efforts as the city sees a more than 100% increase in the number of domestic violence-related murders this year.
3 years ago
Jersey Shore tourism boosters anticipating ‘a great 2021’ as COVID restrictions lift
Tourism boosters expect the summer 2021 season to be a busy one as capacity limits are lifted, though employers are concerned about a labor shortage.
3 years ago
8 people injured after driver strikes outdoor dining area in Northern Liberties
Video from Chopper 6 showed a silver vehicle with heavy front-end damage and debris scattered on the roadway at 4th and Reno streets at Cafe La Maude.
3 years ago
Murals honoring Black activists now wrap the Municipal Services Building
Mural Arts Philadelphia has extended the work of artist Russell Craig across three sides of the Municipal Services Building.
3 years ago
Philadelphia Marathon plans November race at reduced capacity
Details are subject to change, depending on whether coronavirus cases continue to decline throughout the year. Officials hope limits will be further lifted.
3 years ago
Philly to lift all COVID restrictions, except masking, on June 11
Mask orders will remain in place, but other business restrictions will come to an end. Officials urge vaccines for those going to large indoor gatherings.
3 years ago
There have been, on average, 10 mass shootings in the U.S. each week this year
We're just 18 weeks into 2021, and already the U.S. has experienced 194 shootings in which four or more people were shot or killed, excluding the shooter.
3 years ago
WHYY earns 18 Delaware Press Association awards for election, pandemic coverage
Mark Eichmann, Zoë Read, and Cris Barrish had an impressive showing for coverage related to the coronavirus pandemic, racial injustice, and the 2020 election.
3 years ago