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State Rep. Todd Stephens, R-Montgomery, speaks in the state Capitol on Sept. 17, 2019. (Ed Mahon/PA Post)
Pennsylvania
Politics
Public Safety
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As lawmakers return to Harrisburg, activists focus on ‘red flag’ gun bill

Both sides will keep a close eye on Senate hearings next week.

6 years ago

In this Feb. 23, 2010 photo, the Women's Medical Society in Philadelphia is shown.  Abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, who catered to minorities, immigrants and poor women at the Women's Medical Society,  was charged with eight counts of murder in the deaths of a patient and seven babies.  (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
The Why
Criminal Justice
Politics

What to do with West Philly’s ‘house of horrors’

Dr. Kermit Gosnell is spending life in prison for killing babies during botched or illegal abortions. What should be done with his former West Philly clinic?

Air Date: September 18, 2019

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The city of Wilmington is changing the way it handles parking ticket appeals after numerous complaints. (Mark Eichmann/WHYY)
Delaware
Streets & Roads

Wilmington promises parking improvements after lots of complaints

After numerous complaints about improper tickets and a lengthy appeals process, Wilmington is planning to improve its parking ticket process.

6 years ago

Oyster Creek was New Jersey's first nuclear generation station, opened in 1967. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Down the Shore
Energy
Infrastructure
New Jersey

Offshore wind farm developer secures approval to connect to Oyster Creek

A proposed offshore wind farm could revive the closed Oyster Creek Nuclear Generating Station in Ocean County.

6 years ago

Born into a political class, Cokie Roberts quickly became a seasoned Washington insider who developed a distinctive voice known by millions. The longtime Washington author, journalist and commentator died Tuesday.
NPR
Media

Cokie Roberts, pioneering journalist who helped shape NPR, dies at 75

A best-selling author and Emmy Award winner, Roberts is one of NPR's most recognizable voices and considered one of a handful of pioneering women journalists.

6 years ago

The Miraculous Medal Shrine in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, where every Monday evening a carillon is heard throughout the neighborhood. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Architecture & Design
History
Religion

Hear that? Philly’s carillonists get creative to ‘unhide’ some of America’s oldest bells

Philly is home to two of the oldest carillons in North America, but these one-of-a-kind bell instruments are “hidden in plain sight.”

6 years ago

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Route 18 in New Brunswick. (Image: Shaun Baines/NOAA)
Down the Shore
Environment
New Jersey

It’s been 20 years since Tropical Storm Floyd dumped excessive rainfall, spurring record flooding in N.J.

20 years ago today, Tropical Storm Floyd moved along the New Jersey coastline, dropping over a foot of rain in inland locations but only had moderate impacts at the Shore.

6 years ago

Ann Kathryn sails into the Manasquan Inlet
Energy
New Jersey

Fishermen demand a say in decisions on offshore wind energy

The purpose of the hearing was to gather input from the fishing industry and its advocates to be considered in future regulation of the nascent wind energy market.

6 years ago

(Toby Talbot/AP Photo)
Radio Times
Addiction
Environment
Music

Regional Roundup – 09/16/19

PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro discusses the Purdue Pharma lawsuit, Catalina Jaramillo updates us on the PES refinery, and Terell Stafford talks jazz.

Air Date: September 16, 2019

Listen 49:00
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Higher Education
History
Sports
Billy Penn

World record attempt for ‘most roars’ at CCP mascot reveal, replacing symbol of colonialism

Teams at Community College of Philadelphia will now be repped by a lion instead of “Colonial Phil.”

6 years ago

A transit police officer keeps watch on the Market-Frankford line. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
The Why
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Transportation

SEPTA cops carried guns with a history of misfiring

Why did Sig Sauer, the manufacturer of the P320 handgun, fix trigger problems in the U.S. Army version more than a year before offering an upgrade to the public?

Air Date: September 16, 2019

Listen 10:46
In this photo provided by James Macheda, first responders work the scene of a building structure damage in Wildwood, N.J., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. Multiple levels of decking attached to a building collapsed Saturday evening at the Jersey Shore, trapping people and injuring several, including children, officials and witnesses said. (James Macheda via AP)
Down the Shore
New Jersey

Nearly all released from hospital after Wildwood deck collapse

Authorities say nearly two dozen people were taken to hospitals after a deck collapse at the New Jersey shore, but almost all were treated and released.

6 years ago

The United Auto Workers said on Sunday that a nationwide strike will begin before midnight. The move comes after the union and General Motors failed to agree on a new contract.
(Paul Sancya/AP)
NPR
Business

UAW votes for nationwide strike to begin before midnight Sunday

The move comes after failing to agree to a new contract with General Motors over wages, health care and profit-sharing.

6 years ago

Lobster roll at Oyster House. (Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Center City Restaurant Week guide: 9 tips for how to do it right

Be flexible, tip well, take advantage of lunch and go out for steak.

6 years ago

Tanya Covington is better known as 'jury duty lady' (Courtesy of Philly Courts)
Philadelphia
Policing
Billy Penn

Karaoke, jokes and Eagles cheers: Philly’s beloved ‘jury duty lady’ turns the courthouse waiting room into a giant party

In person, Tanya Covington is pretty shy. But when she’s in front of a group of jurors — watch out.

6 years ago

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