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In this Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019, photo, a man uses a cell phone in New Orleans. With suicides on the rise, the government wants to make the national crisis hotline easier to reach. Once implemented, people will just need to dial 988 to seek help. Currently, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline uses a 10-digit number, 800-273-TALK (8255). Callers are routed to one of 163 crisis centers, where counselors answered 2.2 million calls last year
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Pennsylvania
Public Health

Chester County sees rollout of new national 988 mental health hotline as a chance to improve its own crisis response system

Starting Saturday, dialing 988 will connect callers experiencing distress across the country to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

4 years ago

Ivana Trump poses at a fashion show in 2007. (Jason DeCrow/AP)
NPR
Media
Politics

Ivana Trump, first wife of Donald Trump, is dead at 73

Ivana Trump, the first wife of former President Donald Trump, has died at the age of 73, the Trump family confirmed in a statement.

4 years ago

A Philadelphia police cruiser is parked between Arch and Market streets in West Philadelphia
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Two Philadelphia summer events canceled as gun violence escalates

The city’s Summer Event Series and the West Fest Block Party have been canceled because of rising incidents of gun violence.

4 years ago

A skyline view of Atlantic City
Community Events
New Jersey
Race & Ethnicity

Atlantic City rolls out welcome mat for NAACP Convention

The Jersey Shore resort city welcomes the nation’s oldest civil rights organization for its first in-person convention since 2019.

4 years ago

Volunteer Judy Stout helps load a trunk with food at the Food Bank of Delaware's monthly drive-thru distribution
Delaware
Income Inequality

Demand for food, housing assistance in Delaware grows amid inflation, pandemic concerns

Delaware is experiencing a rise in the number of residents seeking help, whether it be with housing costs, Medicaid, or food assistance.

4 years ago

A groups stands in front of Ardella’s House transitional home for formerly incarcerated women located in the 2400 block of N 33rd street. (Cherri Gregg/WHYY)
Housing
Incarceration
Philadelphia

Ardella’s House brings new form of dignity for formerly incarcerated women

Tonie Willis, the founder of Ardella’s House, spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg about barriers facing women post-incarceration, and how society can better support their re-entry.

4 years ago

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The exterior of the Wells Fargo Center
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

New survey floats three possible locations for a new Sixers arena, including Camden

The agreement for Philly's basketball franchise to play at the Wells Fargo Center expires in less than a decade.

4 years ago

Ribbon-cutting for the art installation at Suburban Station on July 12, 2022. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Employment
Income Inequality
Philadelphia
Visual Arts

Philly Mural Arts shows off new works near Suburban Station as part of Color Me Back program

The program that created the art gives daily pay for daily work and offers social services for artists.

4 years ago

Dogs are seen inside their kennels at ACCT Philly.
Animals
Home & Family
Philadelphia

As animal intake outpaces adoption, Philly shelters and rescue groups are in ‘crisis mode’

Calls from animal welfare rescue orgs seeking adopters, fosters, and donations have grown louder in recent weeks. But the number of pets entering the shelter hasn’t abated.

4 years ago

Visitors walk past a makeshift memorial honoring those recently killed at Robb Elementary School, Tuesday, July 12, 2022, in Uvalde, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Crime
Gun Violence
National
Policing

Video shows police milling in hallway during Uvalde massacre

The edited footage was published as Texas lawmakers investigating the massacre are preparing to release their findings.

4 years ago

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Philadelphia
6abc

Starbucks closing Center City Philadelphia store, 15 others due to safety concerns

In total, 16 Starbucks across the country are being closed, primarily in Los Angeles and Seattle.

4 years ago

The Delco Skatepark Coalition presented a $4,000 donation to Chester Township at a July 7 Council meeting. (Courtesy of Delco Skatepark Coalition)
Pennsylvania
Public Spaces
Sports

2 new skateparks coming to Delaware County, thanks to local nonprofit

The county is getting a new concrete skatepark in Chester Township and plans are in the works for one in Upper Darby.

4 years ago

Shofuso House in Fairmount Park. (Courtesy of Shofuso)
Crime
Philadelphia
Race & Ethnicity

Shofuso House fundraising to repair vandalism damage

A June 15th break-in caused what might be tens of thousands of dollars in damage to Philadelphia’s traditional Japanese house in Fairmount Park.

4 years ago

Tents are visible on a lawn in front of a red-brick building.
PlanPhilly
Housing
Neighborhoods
Philadelphia
Protests

West Philly protest encampment takes shape to support tenants of closing affordable housing complex

Housing activists have formed a camp on the grounds of an affordable housing complex that’s slated to close. The owners are weighing their options.

4 years ago

People cross a street in West Philadelphia, with brick rowhomes lining either side of the street.
Gun Violence
Kids
Philadelphia
Public Safety

PlayStreets hires teens to run programs on Philly blocks, and trains them to respond to gunfire

Teens working the program as Play Captains have had to undergo special training in light of the ongoing gun violence crisis.

4 years ago

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