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Climate One

Climate One is a one-hour weekly public radio program about energy, economy and the environment from Climate One at the Commonwealth Club of California. Each week listeners will get a candid discussion among climate scientists, policy makers, activists and concerned citizens, hosted by Climate One founder Greg Dalton.

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Incarceration

Philadelphia City Council Chamber as seen from the back of the room.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council calls for hearing on prisons after two men escape

One Philly council member called the escape of two inmates “predictable,” citing ongoing concerns with the prison system.

2 years ago

A sign for the prison on the outside of the building.
Courts & Law
6abc

Woman charged in connection with Philadelphia prison break; 2 prisoners remain at large

According to Philadelphia police, there is evidence of communication between the woman and one of the escaped inmates.

2 years ago

A sign for the prison on the outside of the building.
Courts & Law

2 men escape Philadelphia prison, undetected for hours

They escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center around 8:30 p.m. Sunday by cutting a hole in a fence surrounding a recreation yard.

2 years ago

U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich, arrested on espionage charges, stands inside a defendants' cage
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Courts & Law

A Moscow court has rejected WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich’s detention appeal

The U.S. journalist is accused of espionage, a charge he, the U.S. government and The Wall Street Journal deny.

2 years ago

Some packets contained several forms of identification, including a social security card.
Community

Interactive simulation gives Philadelphians a glimpse at the harsh realities many former prisoners face when reentering society

A simulation at the Constitution Center Monday highlighted the challenges formerly incarcerated people often face when attempting to reenter society.

2 years ago

Listen 1:07
Bobby Henon
Courts & Law
6abc

Convicted former Philly Councilmember Bobby Henon reports to federal prison in bribery case

Henon was found guilty of conspiracy and fraud charges in November 2021.

2 years ago

Courtney Bowles explains how the People's Paper Co-op invites people who recently had their criminal records expunged to turn their old records into pulp, which is then made into new paper on which to write their future lives. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Philly project for art and criminal justice to receive international award

For almost 10 years, the People’s Paper Co-op has used art to help women get out of jail, and to get people’s criminal records expunged.

2 years ago

Byron Cotter, Michelle Anne Simmons, Marcus Pearson and Delia Avery pose for a photo outdoors.
Courts & Law

Racial disparities in Philly prisons persist, despite 47% decline in incarcerated population

A local nonprofit has proposed some solutions to help curb the trend.

2 years ago

Exterior of Torrance State Hosptial
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

How some police, attorneys, and jails are trying to help Pa.’s ailing system for mentally ill people

A six-month investigation found the state’s “competency” review system is so broken it often extends incarceration, which can exacerbate mental health issues.

2 years ago

Dr. Rahul Gupta at a podium
Courts & Law

White House official calls Camden County jail’s addiction treatment program a ‘model for the nation’

A Biden administration official used Camden County Correctional Facility’s addiction treatment program as a model example for the nation to build on.

3 years ago

Morris Community Corrections Center
Courts & Law

Delaware reopens prison visitation to pre-pandemic levels

In-person visits have been either halted or limited during the last three years, depending on the severity of community spread of COVID-19.

3 years ago

Josh Shapiro gestures while speaking
Politics & Policy

Pa. Gov. Shapiro will not sign death warrants, calls for abolishment of death penalty

Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday he will not allow Pennsylvania to execute any inmates while he is in office and called for the state's lawmakers to repeal the death penalty.

3 years ago

The exterior of Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center.
Community

Delco seeking public input on plans to reestablish juvenile detention center

Delaware County officials want the public to attend one of their upcoming community meetings as it pushes to build a new juvenile detention center.

3 years ago

The exterior of Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center.
Courts & Law

Delaware County plans to reestablish a juvenile detention center after previous facility closed due to abuse allegations

The Delaware County Juvenile Detention Center closed in 2021. County officials believe a new building, model, and proper oversight will lead to different results.

3 years ago

A view of a sign for a correctional facility.
Community

Delaware County making significant gains in reducing prison population

Several years ago, Delaware County was “incarcerating at levels that were unmatched across the state.” Now, county officials say they have changed course.

3 years ago

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