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A close-up of Amber Heard as she leaves the courthouse following the verdict.
NPR
Criminal Justice
Gender
Law
National

The Depp verdict could bring a chilling effect for domestic abuse survivors

The weeks-long trial was broadcast live for millions. Some advocates say the verdict could give even more pause for domestic violence survivors to speak out.

4 years ago

Sweet Aunt Fern relishes affection and returns the love at PAWS adoption center in Old City, Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Animals
Philadelphia

‘The time is now’: Philly animal shelters seek volunteers and ‘forever homes’

From volunteering to adopting, there are multiple ways to support animal rescue shelters. Summer is the perfect season to help dogs and cats in need.

4 years ago

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Environment
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Crews battle massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia’s Port Richmond section

The fire was brought under control around 5:30 p.m.

4 years ago

One of the honorees, Dr. Dorothy Johnson Speight, with Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson at CIty Hall on June 2, 2022. (Emily Rizzo / WHYY)
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly’s anti-gun violence leaders honored by City Council

The honorees were nominated by Philadelphia residents and have all lost a loved one to gun violence.

4 years ago

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Employees of Philadelphia libraries and recreation centers gathered at City Hall Thursday to demand more funding in the upcoming budget. They say increased staffing will allow them to keep facilities open in the evenings and on weekends, which will provide a safe, engaging space for young people and potentially reduce gun violence. (Sammy Caiola/WHYY)
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Library workers call for longer hours, more staff to prevent summer gun violence surge

Philadelphia libraries aren’t open on the weekends or evenings, and many have trouble staying open during the week.

4 years ago

File photo: The Tulsa, Okla. skyline is pictured Friday, June 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Crime
Gun Violence
National

Police: Tulsa gunman targeted surgeon he blamed for pain

Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin identified the shooter as 45-year-old Michael Louis.

4 years ago

Inspectors were back out in the Pottstown community Wednesday to survey damage from last week's explosion that killed five people including four children. (6abc)
Public Safety
6abc

Inspectors deem more homes uninhabitable after Pottstown, Pa. explosion

PECO says the homes that exploded were not served by their natural gas.

4 years ago

(AndreyPopov/BigStock)
Community Events
LGBTQ
Pennsylvania

‘Doubling in size’: Upper Darby’s Pride festival is back for year two

Last year’s event was a success for the organizers. This year, it is doubling in size. Next year? It has big plans of transitioning into Delaware County Pride.

4 years ago

(DaryaKom/BigStock)
Gun Violence
Pennsylvania
Public Safety

Montco NRA to host a fundraising event less than a mile away from a school

The sold-out event celebrates 30 years since the founding of the NRA’s fundraising arm.

4 years ago

File photo: The Tulsa, Okla. skyline is pictured Friday, June 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Gun Violence
National
Public Safety

4 killed in shooting at Tulsa medical building; shooter dead

Tulsa police Capt. Richard Meulenberg said Wednesday the shooter also was dead and that multiple people were wounded.

4 years ago

Members of the Brazilian performance group Project Capoeira are seen in motion
Immigration
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Philadelphia kicks off Immigrant Heritage Month

Philadelphia hopes a $75,000 grant will support families fleeing Afghanistan, Ukraine and Haiti.

4 years ago

Supporters of Amazon workers gather outside a warehouse in Bellmawr
Employment
Income Inequality
New Jersey

Bellmawr Amazon workers walk off the job in protest of facility transfers

Workers say they were told most of them would be transferred to Amazon’s West Deptford facility, but many are being sent to facilities much further away.

4 years ago

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Media
Philadelphia

Sarah Glover to lead WHYY’s radio, TV, and digital news operations

Glover is currently the managing editor of Minnesota Public Radio’s MPR News.

4 years ago

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Government
Income Inequality

As Philly water shutoffs return, city rolls out relief policies

Philadelphia’s COVID moratorium on water shutoffs is ending, but officials are unveiling a patchwork of policies and assistance programs designed to help.

4 years ago

Security guards stand outside the entrance to Pennridge High School in Perkasie, where students were holding a memorial for children killed in the Uvalde school shooting. Members of the press were not allowed to attend the event. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Keystone Crossroads
Gun Violence
K-12

Bucks County students gather, grieve lives lost in Uvalde, Texas, and worry for the lives of students around them

Pennridge High School students organized a memorial to honor the victims, and to take a stance against gun violence.

4 years ago

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