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Diane Duffin learns how to use a voting machine with the help of Michelle Montalvo of the City Commissioners Office. Duffin registered to vote for the first time after learning that a conviction did not prevent her from voting in Pennsylvania. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Elections
Pennsylvania

‘Our voice still matters’: Philly looks to register people on probation and parole to vote

In Pa., people with felony convictions can vote following the completion of their sentence, even if they’re on probation or parole. But many don’t know it.

6 years ago

A cyclist rides down a bike lane in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads

Philadelphia traffic deaths on the rise, despite Vision Zero promise

Two years ago, Philadelphia started a program that promised to eliminate traffic deaths by 2030. But is it working? Officials say it’s too soon to tell.

6 years ago

(Courtesy of Clean Ocean Action)
Down the Shore
Environment
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New Jersey

Shore town is first in N.J. to offer curbside ‘plastic film’ recycling

A Monmouth County coastal municipality is the first in New Jersey to offer curbside plastic film recycling. 

6 years ago

3-year-old Jack is a huge Gritty fan (Instagram / @ryanhcallahan)
Kids
Philadelphia
Sports
Billy Penn

‘I love you, Gritty’: 3yo CHOP patient gets love, cakes, and maybe a mascot visit

Jack’s parents were humbled by all the support they got after posting their son’s letter.

6 years ago

Donovan Sterling West (Provided/The Philadelphia Tribune)
Business
Race & Ethnicity
The Philadelphia Tribune

African American Chamber of Commerce of Pa., N.J. and Del. names new president

In about two weeks, entrepreneur Donovan Sterling West will take on a new role — as president of the African American Chamber of Commerce of Pa., N.J., and Del.

6 years ago

 The sun sets behind the cross atop the dome of the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Keystone Crossroads
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
Religion

As window for claims closes, Archdiocese of Philadelphia to pay $32M to abuse victims

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has offered over $32 million to victims of sexual abuse so far — a number that’s likely to go up.

6 years ago

This home at 1121 Winding Drive in Cherry Hill, which belonged to Muhammad Ali in the 1970s, has become an Airbnb rental. (Sarah Glover/NBC)
The Why
New Jersey

Why Muhammad Ali’s former S. Jersey mansion has neighbors up in arms

Raucous parties at Muhammad Ali's former mansion-turned-Airbnb has put Cherry Hill, N.J. in the midst of a bigger debate about how these rentals affect communities.

Air Date: October 1, 2019

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(Rich Pedroncelli/AP Photo, File)
Environment
New Jersey

Poll: N.J. residents support reducing single-use plastic bags, but are reluctant to ban them

A new poll finds that New Jersey residents support cutting down on single-use plastic bags, but they get squeamish at the idea of a complete ban.

6 years ago

Noema Alavez Perez (left), mother of missing 5-year-old Dulce Maria Alavez, holds her daughter's favorite toy as she speaks to reporters at the Bridgeton City Park.  She is accompanied by her mother, Norma Perez (right). (Nicholas Pugliese/WHYY)
Kids
New Jersey
Policing

Mother of missing N.J. girl pleads for rumors to stop as search enters third week

The missing girl’s mother asked the public to focus on her daughter’s innocence and stop spreading hurtful rumors online.

6 years ago

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

SEPTA transit police still awaiting new service weapons

SEPTA’s police force is still carrying the Sig Sauer P320 handgun, after a transit police officer’s P320 service weapon fired while holstered at Suburban Station.

6 years ago

Rosh Hashanah begins on Sunday and marks the first High Holiday since the Tree of Life synagogue shooting last October.(Katie Blackley / WESA)
Pennsylvania
Public Safety
Religion

Security at Pittsburgh area synagogues expected to be strict this year

Rosh Hashanah begins Sunday evening and security for Pittsburgh area Jewish New Year celebrations are expected to be greater than previous years.

6 years ago

Diamond McClain, 17, testifies about her experience with violence in her community. She hopes to open a resource center for women and girls to come and receive help with difficult issues in West Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
K-12
Philadelphia
Public Safety

‘You have a voice’: Young Philly writers take a stand against gun violence

Members of Mighty Writers presented an original booklet containing student writings about how violence has affected them and their communities.

6 years ago

Public domain image
Down the Shore
Environment
New Jersey

‘Weirdest fish in the ocean’ makes rare appearance in N.J.’s Barnegat Bay

A woman spotted what an environmental advocacy organization calls the “weirdest fish in the ocean” in New Jersey’s Barnegat Bay.

6 years ago

(Matt Rourke/AP Photo, File)
Radio Times
Criminal Justice
Race & Ethnicity

Regional Roundup – 09/30/19

This week: Are Pennsylvania police dropping the ball tracking racial profiling? Lt. Gov. John Fetterman discuses recreational marijuana in Pa.. Then, fall gardening cleanup.

Air Date: September 30, 2019 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
Trader Joe's is preparing to open beneath a parking garage across from the Pa. Convention Center (Mark Henninger/Imagic Digital)
Business
Food & Drink
Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Peek inside Philly’s new Trader Joe’s, coming soon to Broad and Arch

It’ll be the supermarket chain’s second location in Center City.

6 years ago

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