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Gold Star Park in South Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Criminal Justice
Philadelphia

Suspect in death of South Philly dog walker held on manslaughter charge

A Philadelphia resident police say threw the punch that led to the death of man walking his dog has turned himself in to police.

7 years ago

A group of Honduran migrants are detained along the U.S.-Mexico border by Mexican police after attempting to cross the border barrier into the U.S. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
NPR
Immigration
International
Politics

Humanitarian experts debate Trump’s use of the term ‘humanitarian crisis’

Some in the global aid community are outraged that Trump used the term "humanitarian" to describe the crisis without pledging any action to alleviate the suffering.

7 years ago

Esperanza Academy Charter School's mural, “Sembrando Sueños, Cosechando Esperanza” (“Planting Dreams, Harvesting Hope”)(Photo via facebook.com/Esperanzausa)
Philadelphia
Broke In Philly

Inside Esperanza’s ‘asset-building’ development strategy in Hunting Park

The $18 million project is a marker of the organization’s long-term asset-building strategy for Hunting Park, said Rev. Luis Cortés, Esperanza’s founder, president and CEO.

7 years ago

In this file photo, Tony Pouliot demonstrates the goCrop app on his mobile photo in the cab of his combine on his farm in Westford, Vt. (Toby Talbot/AP)
Keystone Crossroads
Changing Communities

Lack of funding continues to pose challenges for expanding broadband access in Pa.

Advocates for rural Pennsylvania say expanding high speed broadband access is a priority in 2019, but funding for infrastructure continues to be a challenge.

7 years ago

Carole King in 1972. (AP Photo)
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Community Events
January 10 - 17, 2019

Take your pick of ‘Beautiful’ music, art, photography and restaurants

Toast to Walt Whitman, spend the night at the Penn Museum, or dine out on a budget this week.

7 years ago

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Rodney Whitmore of South Philadelphia was shot and paralyzed in 1995. When his wheelchair lift is broken, he tilts his wheelchair backward and lowers himself down his front steps so he can get to work.
The Why
Health Care
Philadelphia

Wounded and waiting: Why many gunshot survivors don’t get the help they need

For survivors of gun violence, long-term help in overcoming new physical and financial challenges is not always easy to find after leaving the hospital.

Air Date: January 10, 2019

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Saint Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Collingswood, New Jersey (Emma Lee/WHYY)
New Jersey
Religion

Camden priest retires amid renewed abuse allegations

The allegation came to light once again after a recent independent review of personnel files by a law firm.

7 years ago

Listen 1:29
Jeanette Bowles is the new executive director of Safehouse, an overdose prevention organization in Philadelphia.
Addiction
Philadelphia

Safehouse hires leader to open Philly’s supervised injection site

Safehouse, the Philadelphia nonprofit planning to open what may be the country’s first supervised injection site, has hired an executive director.

7 years ago

An exhibit at the Farm Show aimed at getting non-farmers interested in joining the industry. (Katie Meyer/WITF)
Pennsylvania

At Pa. Farm Show and beyond, women are forging a path into agriculture

The 2012 census showed 30 percent of farmers were women and just 14 percent of farms were primarily run by women.

7 years ago

The first snowfall of 2015 in Ocean Beach 2 on January 6. (Photo: JSHN contributor Shane Skwarek‎)
Down the Shore
New Jersey

NWS: ‘Blockbuster’ weekend snowstorm unlikely at Shore

Those desperate for a major snowstorm at the Jersey Shore will likely have to remain patient, forecasters say.

7 years ago

Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey (1) kicks and misses a field goal during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. The Eagles won 16-15.
The Why

‘Double doink’ and other miracles: Is the Eagles’ playoff run divine intervention?

With the unflappable Nick Foles under center, it feels like Eagles have been touched by angels this season. But can divine intervention get the Birds past Saints Sunday?

Air Date: January 9, 2019

Listen 14:00
A harbor seal pup in Point Pleasant Beach in 2017. (Photo courtesy of Jerry Meaney/Barnegat Bay Island, NJ via Facebook)
Down the Shore
Environment
New Jersey

As winter sets in and seals arrive at N.J. beaches, experts say to stay away

A Jersey Shore marine mammal organization is warning the public to keep a distance from the recent arrivals at area beaches: resting seals.

7 years ago

American civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, pictured in 1964, as spokesman for the Citywide Committee for Integration, at the organization's headquarters, Silcam Presbyterian Church in New York City. (Patrick A. Burns/New York Times Co./Getty Images)
NPR
History
LGBTQ

In newly found audio, a forgotten Civil Rights leader says coming out ‘was an absolute necessity’

Bayard Rustin was an adviser to Martin Luther King Jr. and the organizer behind the 1963 March on Washington.

7 years ago

Chicago Bears kicker Cody Parkey (1) kicks and misses a field goal during the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, in Chicago. The Eagles won 16-15.
Media
Philadelphia
Sports

‘No, señor!’ Another Eagles win, another viral moment for Spanish-language broadcaster

The Eagles’ Spanish-language broadcaster, captivated the internet with his call of the big playoff win. Here's the story behind his famous catchphrase.

7 years ago

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A controversial entry in this year's Hummers Parade in Middletown, Del. depicts migrant children in cages at the U.S.-Mexico border. (John Mussoni/WHYY)
Delaware

Delaware’s mock Mummers Parade draws ire over float depicting migrant children in cages

Protestors plan to rally over this year's Hummers Parade outside the Middletown, Del. council meeting Monday night.

7 years ago

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