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Walking the Ocean City boardwalk. (Bill Barlow for WHYY)
New Jersey

N.J. residents consider quality of life at an all-time low

As more New Jersey residents report a decline in their quality of life, a Monmouth University polling official says politicians should take heed.

6 years ago

(Illustration by Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Health Care
Broke in Philly

Looking for affordable eyeglasses? Here’s 11 ways to find them in Philly

For this Broke is Listening story, we’re taking on vision care.

6 years ago

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Down the Shore
New Jersey

Gusty winds knock out power to thousands in N.J.

Thousands of utility customers remain without power in New Jersey as high winds continue to roar through the state, knocking down trees and power lines.

6 years ago

Cake was served at the Philly Transit Equity Day event in Center City to honor the 180th birthday of Octavius Catto. (Darryl Murphy/WHYY)
Race & Ethnicity

Philly celebrates Octavius Catto and Transit Equity Day

To mark Transit Equity Day, Philadelphians remembered Octavius Catto and his push to integrate city streetcars in 1867. They also gathered ideas for making today’s SEPTA more

6 years ago

The view of the Grand Canyon from the top floor of Desert View Watchtower on the southeastern rim. Eleven tribes have traditional ties to the Grand Canyon.
(Laurel Morales/KJZZ)
NPR
National

Overcoming a ‘long, bitter relationship,’ Grand Canyon and tribes mark centennial

When the Grand Canyon became a national park 100 years ago, native tribes who lived in the canyons were pushed aside. Now the park service is working with them.

6 years ago

Pope Francis attends a penitential liturgy at the Vatican, Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019. The pontiff is hosting a four-day summit on preventing clergy sexual abuse, a high-stakes meeting designed to impress on Catholic bishops around the world that the problem is global and that there are consequences if they cover it up. (Vincenzo Pinto/Pool Photo Via AP)
Religion

Pope vows to end abuse cover-ups but victims disappointed

Pope Francis closed out his extraordinary summit on preventing clergy sex abuse by vowing Sunday to confront abusers with "the wrath of God."

6 years ago

Daron Smith, (left), and his husband, Chris Finley, (right), worship at a Sunday morning service at Lafayette Park United Methodist Church in St. Louis, Mo. Smith, a lifelong United Methodist, said he feels hopeful ahead of a vote on LGBTQ ordination and same-sex weddings in the church. (Shahla Farzan/St. Louis Public Radio)
NPR
LGBTQ
National
Religion

United Methodist Church to debate LGBTQ clergy, same-sex weddings

This weekend, more than 860 delegates from across the world will convene for a four-day conference, where they'll debate and likely vote on one of three proposals.

6 years ago

Mexican actress Yalitza Aparicio was nominated for best actress for her role in ‘Roma.’ (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Movies
Race & Ethnicity

U.S. Latinas rally around ‘Roma’ actress Yalitza Aparicio

Yalitza Aparicio, the Oscar-nominated, first-time actress in "Roma," is finding strong support among Mexican-American women despite backlash she is receiving in Mexico.

6 years ago

Workers continue preparations ahead of the NHL Winter Classic hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers, in Philadelphia, Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Sports

Innovations allow NHL to stage outdoor games almost anywhere

When the Flyers host the Penguins on Saturday night, it will be the 27th NHL outdoor game since 2003.

6 years ago

The Delaware National Guard hosted Governor John Carney for a tour of its counterdrug facilities. (Zöe Read/WHYY)
Addiction
Delaware
Military

Delaware National Guard steps in to help fight drug trafficking, addiction

The guard provides resources — such as training and transportation — to law enforcement agencies across the state in their efforts to tackle drug trafficking.

6 years ago

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Pope Francis prays during the opening of the second day of a Vatican's conference on dealing with sex abuse by priests, at the Vatican, Friday, Feb. 22, 2019. Pope Francis has issued 21 proposals to stem the clergy sex abuse around the world, calling for specific protocols to handle accusations against bishops and for lay experts to be involved in abuse investigations. (Giuseppe Lami/Pool Photo via AP)
International
Public Safety
Religion

Vatican sex abuse summit seeks new culture of accountability

Victims have turned out in droves on the sidelines of the summit to demand greater accountability from the church.

6 years ago

The Philadelphia Experiment
Race & Ethnicity

Jussie Smollett’s act of betrayal

When Jussie Smollett alleged he was attacked because of his race and sexual orientation, the story didn’t make me angry. It made me numb. But a lot has changed in three weeks.

6 years ago

Barry Jenkins’ ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ has been nominated for best adapted screenplay at the 91st Academy Awards. (Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)
Movies
Race & Ethnicity
The Conversation

Oscars 2019: Beyond the stats, why diversity matters

With the Academy Awards approaching, the Annenberg Inclusion Initiative released its most recent report on diversity in Hollywood.

6 years ago

Sira Naturals marijuana growing facility in Milford, Mass. (Aaron Schachter/WGBH)
NPR
Business
National

Growing marijuana industry struggles to attract employees of color

Massachusetts wants to give people of color a leg-up in the legal marijuana industry but is off to a very slow start. Next to no black or Latino candidates have applied.

6 years ago

This Feb. 21, 2019 photo released by the Chicago Police Department shows Jussie Smollett. Police say the
National

Smollett reactions epitomize polarized state of U.S. politics

The case seemed to inflame political tensions even more while creating potentially damaging consequences for genuine hate crime victims in the future.

6 years ago

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