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District Attorney Larry Krasner at the opening of the West/Southwest Collaborative Response to Gun Violence. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY News)
Gun Violence

New facility in Southwest Philly opens to help prevent, care for victims of gun violence

As the city's homicide rate continues to climb, the District Attorney's office has a new effort to bring resources to people affected by the gun violence epidemic.

4 years ago

An empty SEPTA train car.
Philadelphia
Transportation
6abc

SEPTA releases guide for riders in case of strike | What you should know

SEPTA says Regional Rail train service will be the best the choice for travel in and around Philadelphia.

4 years ago

Amy Hartranft stands under the El in Philadelphia
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly Cider Week is back, with two dozen apple-filled events around the city

Find cider paired with donuts, cider from Pa. apples, and cider Halloween with costumes and tarot.

4 years ago

A SEPTA police officer stands on the platform of the Somerset stop
The Philadelphia Experiment
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation
The Philadelphia Experiment

Blame SEPTA, not riders, for woman’s rape on a train

SEPTA was at fault for creating the conditions that would allow something so heinous to take place, WHYY columnist Solomon Jones writes.

4 years ago

Ruby Tumasz boards a Market-Frankford Line train
Radio Times
Innovation
Sports
Transportation

Regional Roundup – 10/25/21

A possible SEPTA strike of over 5,000 workers in Philadelphia. Major Ben Simmons drama with the 76ers. And, two students who travelled the US documenting pandemic tales.

Air Date: October 25, 2021 10:00 am

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A transit security officer works on the platform of the Girard stop
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation

A rape on a SEPTA train forced a conversation about how to disrupt assault. Here’s what experts say you should do

After a rape on a SEPTA train made national headlines, Philadelphians offer tips on how to interrupt sexual violence.

4 years ago

People walk into the Cure Insurance Arena
New Jersey
Politics

‘It’s very important to have your voice heard’: N.J. Black churches bring ‘souls to the polls’

A civil rights era Black church tradition came to the Garden State for the first time on Sunday as New Jersey rolled out an early, in-person voting period this weekend.

4 years ago

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Black Lives Matter
Criminal Justice
Race & Ethnicity
Social Justice

Ahmaud Arbery muralist turns to Brunswick history

4 years ago

File photo: A worker uses a leaf blower to move trash onto the tracks at Allegheny SEPTA station. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia
Transportation
6abc

SEPTA union authorizes strike if no agreement is made this week

The current contract expires midnight on Oct. 31.

4 years ago

A view of the skyline from University City
PlanPhilly

University City foot traffic returns to pre-pandemic levels

While Center City is still missing 93,000 office workers, University City streets are seeing the same amount of foot traffic as they did before the pandemic.

4 years ago

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, left, speaks at a news conference at Island Beach State Park in New Jersey on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, where he announced that the state will give free season-long admission to the park and other state parks to any New Jersey resident who has gotten at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine by July 4. At right is Shawn LaTourette, the acting environmental protection commissioner. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Government
New Jersey
Outdoors

Gov. Murphy proposes $100 million investment in urban parks

Through the Green Acres Program, several projects across the state in cities will receive funding for either improvement or development.

4 years ago

Heritage Park
Outdoors
Pennsylvania
Race & Ethnicity

How a new park in Media will honor the borough’s historic Black heritage

As the park was developed, it became clear that it was “a logical place … to honor that heritage,” a councilman says. It will be dedicated Nov. 6.

4 years ago

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Music
Philadelphia
Visual Arts
The Philadelphia Tribune

Benjamin L. Bynum Sr., Philly jazz and blues scene legend, dies at 98

Benjamin L. Bynum Sr. was a longtime Philadelphia entrepreneur and patriarch of a family associated with popular restaurants and jazz and blues venues in the city.

4 years ago

This November 2019 photo shows new condos at 1834 Frankford Avenue (Emma Lee/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Housing
Philadelphia

Philly gets another $35 million for rental assistance, but it’s far from enough

Tens of thousands of people affected by the pandemic are still waiting for help from the city’s emergency fund. The additional money will help just a fraction.

4 years ago

Cans of Mountain Dew
Food & Drink
Kids
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Philly teens drank less soda after the beverage tax took effect, new study finds

The research from CHOP and UPenn showed a significant drop compared to other cities.

4 years ago

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