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People retrieve items from a destroyed law office
Animals
Philadelphia
Public Safety

‘Never seen anything like it’: Philly area nonprofits deploy to Kentucky after deadly tornadoes

As officials assess the damage, Delaware Valley nonprofits — including the Red Cross of Southeastern Pa. and the Brandywine Valley SPCA — are among those offering help.

4 years ago

A state-owned marker in McConnellsburg, Fulton County that was revised during an official review focused on 'outdated cultural references' in Pennsylvania's historical marker system. (Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission)
History
Pennsylvania
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania revises Confederate markers, recasts forces as ‘enemy’ soldiers

The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has replaced two historical markers with significant revisions that view Confederate milestones through a more critical lens.

4 years ago

The bar and dining room at Vernick Fish
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Public Health
Billy Penn

How Philly’s indoor dining COVID vaccine mandate will work

The policy goes into effect Jan. 3, with a short grace period.

4 years ago

Instacart shopper Christine Meyers reaches for an item at the Giant food store
Keystone Crossroads
Economy
Employment
Philadelphia

Number of women doing gig work in Philly region surged during COVID-19

Women are picking up gig work in droves, many motivated by the need for flexibility. But experts say it could cost them in the long term.

4 years ago

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From left, U.S. Olympic gymnasts Aly Raisman, Simone Biles, McKayla Maroney and NCAA and world champion gymnast Maggie Nichols are shown after their testimony during a Senate Judiciary hearing on Sept. 15 about the FBI handling of the investigation of Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of gymnasts. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
NPR
Social Justice

Nassar abuse survivors reach $380 million deal with USA Gymnastics, Olympic committee

The two organizations and their insurers reached the agreement, which included a monetary payout as well as reforms at the organizations to prevent future abuse, on Monday.

4 years ago

Radio Times
Environment
Higher Education
Mental Health

Regional Roundup – December 13th

Uproar at Penn after a controversial figure is invited to be a visiting scholar. A new grant to help medical workers cope with stress. And - Murphy's Pinelands picks: a shock.

Air Date: December 13, 2021 10:00 am

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Shootings recorded in Philadelphia in 2021, mapped by election ward
Gun Violence
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

How Philadelphia gun violence hot spots have shifted over the past half-decade

A new Billy Penn analysis maps police shooting data onto voting wards.

4 years ago

A cleanup worker walks past damaged trees
NPR
National
Public Safety

Full extent of weekend tornado damage might not be known for days, officials say

The unusual outbreak of dozens of tornadoes across six states was created by unseasonably warm and moist air.

4 years ago

Afghan evacuee Hadi holds the prayer beads he keeps with him in his pocket
PlanPhilly
Changing Communities
Immigration
Philadelphia

With the help of a Vietnamese refugee, Afghan evacuees settle into a South Philly home

Ahn Tran welcomed a family of Afghan evacuees as tenants in one of his apartments, in part because of his experience as a Vietnamese refugee.

4 years ago

Fire caused significant damage to Crimson Moon Tavern, Wilmington's only LGBT club late last month. (Courtesy Don Bischoff)
Delaware
Food & Drink
LGBTQ

Owner of Wilmington’s only LGBTQ club overwhelmed by support following fire

After fire destroyed Wilmington’s only LGBTQ club, Crimson Moon Tavern owner Don Bischoff says he’s been overwhelmed by support from around the region.

4 years ago

The birdseed ornaments need to be placed in the refridgerator overnight to maintain there shape as they are hung up with twine

How to spend a warmish December day? Making ornaments for the birds, or brunching with Santa

It was two weeks before Christmas and off in the suburbs, the weather was yucky, but nice enough for kids and grown-ups to get out and about.

4 years ago

People walk among Christmas trees lining the sidewalk at the Tree Junction stand
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly Fire Dept. on how to make sure your Christmas tree doesn’t become a holiday hazard

With the holidays in full swing, the Philly Fire Department warns a dried-out live Christmas tree can be dangerous. Here’s how to stay safe — and recycle your tree.

4 years ago

File photo: Lydia Winters shows off Microsoft's
Infrastructure
International
Technology

‘The internet’s on fire’ as techs race to fix software flaw

Computer security experts around the world are racing to patch one of the worst software vulnerabilities discovered in years.

4 years ago

Nurse manager Melva Lane takes a bite of one of the chocolate chip cookies delivered by Delcastle students. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Delaware
Health Care
Public Health

Delaware students try to sweeten day for hospital staffers amid latest COVID spike

Culinary students from Delcastle Technical High School deliver 12,000 cookies to ChristianaCare workers amid the latest COVID spike.

4 years ago

A server talks with a customer seated at Rodd's Restaurant
Business
Food & Drink
Public Health

Following NYC, Philly may require proof of vaccination for indoor dining

Cities such as New York and San Francisco have required proof of vaccination to eat inside a restaurant for months.

4 years ago

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