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A police officer stands at the doorway of a bus as someone goes to get on.
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
Billy Penn

SEPTA safety? Why Philly’s transit system has its own police force — and why the chief just got ousted

Thomas Nestel III retired after nearly a decade leading the police force, one of Pennsylvania’s largest.

4 years ago

Hoagies & Hops owner Kristina Mazza, a Pottstown native, and general manager Donnie Begley. (Sha Prihar/Billy Penn)
Food & Drink
National
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

This Indiana restaurant is entirely dedicated to Philly food, with hoagies leading the way

Philadelphia-themed eateries have popped up across the country — and the globe.

4 years ago

(From left) Yolanda Van de Krol, the Chester County Clerk of Courts; Renee Merion, the Deputy District Attorney in charge of the Juvenile Unit; and Don Corry, the county Chief Juvenile Probation Officer all played a role in putting together the program. (Courtesy of Chester County)
Criminal Justice
Kids
Pennsylvania

‘One mistake should not be a life sentence’: Chester County’s juvenile record expungement program receives national recognition

The National Association of Counties has recognized Chester County’s Fresh Start Juvenile Record Expungement with an Achievement Award.

4 years ago

Nick at the Philadelphia CIC co-working space that is home to Jump Button Studio. (Calbert Werner)
Race & Ethnicity
Technology
Love Now Media

The player and the game: Diversity in gaming opens pathways to new careers

“If you don’t see yourself at the table, then the things that companies are making are not going to relate to you,” he said.

4 years ago

Garbage and recycling containers overflow on a residential street in Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Infrastructure
New Jersey
Streets & Roads

Multiple N.J. towns facing trash pick-up delays from single company

Several New Jersey towns served by Republic Services for trash collection are steaming about service delays brought on by staffing and equipment issues.

4 years ago

Listen 4:26
Residential gas water heater
PlanPhilly
Energy
Housing
Personal Finance

Got a busted hot water heater? Philly homeowners can get help from a new fund

The organization that runs a popular heater hotline in Philly is launching a new fund, to pay for hot water heater replacements.

4 years ago

Wellness on the Waterfront, a summer series of free outdoor exercise classes on the Race Street Pier, is back for a full season of yoga and pilates. (Photo courtesy of Delaware River Waterfront Corporation)
Community Events
Philadelphia
Public Spaces

Find serenity and get sweaty at Philly’s free outdoor yoga classes this summer

From Wellness on the Waterfront to Summer Yoga Flow, Philly’s Race Street and Cherry Street Piers are full of fun, free outdoor workout classes this summer.

4 years ago

Listen 1:53
Evening settles over the city's skyline. (Bastiaan Slabbers for WHYY)
Gun Violence
Public Safety

New earlier curfew for older Philly teens now in effect

The temporary extension of the city’s curfew to 16- and 17-year-olds is part of an effort to keep young people from being involved in crime late at night.

4 years ago

(Danya Henninger / Billy Penn)
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

As they slowly disappear, these 24-hour diners around Philly are still holding strong

We found a handful of restaurants keeping the American tradition alive.

4 years ago

A SEPTA bus is pictured in a file photo
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
Billy Penn

Bus driver’s harrowing experience shows SEPTA struggles to track how often riders sexually harass or assault employees

Overall “incidents of disrespect” against transit workers appear to be dropping, and the agency is working to find solutions.

4 years ago

Close-up of Mayor Kenney speaking with the media.
Government
Gun Violence
Philadelphia

‘Mad or nah?’: Residents react to mayor’s comments about wanting to leave office

P.O.C, a partner in WHYY’s News and Information Community Exchange, hits the streets to survey residents’ thoughts and attitudes towards the mayor’s comments.

4 years ago

Listen 5:14
File photo: Investigators search for evidences outside Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, May 25, 2022, after an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 students and two teachers. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Gun Violence
K-12
National

New report details missed chances to stop Uvalde shooting

The report also says some of the 21 victims at Robb Elementary School likely “could have been saved” on May 24 had they received medical attention sooner.

4 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia Mayor Kenney
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Policing

Bullets that grazed officers at Philly Fourth of July celebration came from same gun

Officials said the .40 caliber bullets were fired from the same weapon and could have traveled from more than a mile away.

4 years ago

Billy Penn deputy editor Beatrice Forman takes on Center City SIPS with the help of BP intern Emily White and TikToker Bran Edelman. (Beatrice Forman / Billy Penn)
Community Events
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Journey to the center of SIPS: An influencer-backed guide to the summerlong happy hour

The Wednesday drink specials now come with afterparties — and a healthy dose of personal regret.

4 years ago

The 400 block of South Street
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Violent crime exceedingly rare on South Street, despite longstanding misconceptions fueled by recent shooting

Some have called for more policing, but the business and entertainment corridor is among Philly’s safest, city data shows.

4 years ago

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