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Health

Test and go: Delaware County to roll out automated health care kiosks in Chester, Media and Yeadon

The red health care kiosks in Chester, Media and Yeadon will dispense tests for free and provide results for RSV, flu A/B, COVID-19, STDs and HIV.

2 years ago

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Community

WHYY News wins 18 Keystone Media Awards, Outstanding News Operation

The Keystone Awards recognize “journalism that consistently provides relevance, integrity, and initiative in serving readers and audiences.”

2 years ago

Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking with people
Politics & Policy

Adults with intellectual disabilities may wait years for services. Shapiro’s budget would help

A 2022 report from Pennsylvania’s Department of Human Services found that the median amount of time that people spend on all waiver waitlists for these services is 2.6 years.

2 years ago

Proponents of school vouchers say they offer families more educational options and potentially better learning environments, but critics argue they divert funding from public schools and may not be effective in improving academic outcomes.
Studio 2
Education

The debate about school vouchers, New Jersey Democrat George Norcross indictment

Music superstar Jay-Z has given a celebrity jolt to Pennsylvania's school-voucher debate. Should the government cover private school costs for kids in low-performing schools?

Air Date: June 18, 2024 12:00 pm

Listen 45:15
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Science

More than 30 Pa. schools detected toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in their drinking water that exceed EPA standard

For the first time, Pa. schools with on-site wells have been required to test drinking water for PFAS. Some rely on private wells because they are far away from public water.

2 years ago

Listen 1:28
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Community

‘NOVA changed my life’: Bucks County organization marks 50 years of serving victims of crime

In the past 50 years, NOVA has served over 100,000 victims of serious crimes or their family members in Bucks County.

2 years ago

Listen 1:11
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Politics & Policy

Partisan gridlock prevents fixes to Pennsylvania’s voting laws as presidential election looms

Without any fixes in state law, Democrats expect a repeat in November of the chaos around the 2020 election.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Pennsylvania public defense system is unconstitutional, underfunded by at least $100M, new ACLU suit says

The lawsuit argues the current system leaves too many cases for too few attorneys.

2 years ago

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Community

‘Crisis point’: Montco launches council to address growing food insecurity

The Montco Anti-Hunger Network reported a 60% increase in food pantry visits in 2023.

2 years ago

Listen 1:04
A building is seen from the sidewalk on a cloudy day.
Politics & Policy

‘It’s been a tumultuous two years’: Upper Darby’s dispute over final pandemic recovery funds

Upper Darby’s dispute over the final pandemic recovery funds has reignited once again.

2 years ago

Listen 1:25
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Education

Jay-Z’s Roc Nation pushes back against those criticizing its support of school vouchers in Philadelphia

The Pass It Forward campaign has drawn ire for its attempts to drum up support for the Republican-backed bill.

2 years ago

Listen 1:18
John Fetterman
Community

Sen. John Fetterman was at fault in car accident and seen going ‘high rate of speed,’ police say

Police say both cars in Sunday's crash were towed and Fetterman, his wife Gisele and the motorist he hit were all hospitalized for minor injuries.

2 years ago

'I Voted' stickers
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Elections 101: Everything you need to know about election recounts in Pennsylvania

Election recounts can be triggered in at least two different ways: automatically for close statewide races and by voter-initiated petition.

2 years ago

Hunter Biden entering the courtroom
Politics & Policy

‘The system is fair’: Pa. voters unlikely to be bothered by Hunter Biden conviction

There appears to be little fanfare after a guilty verdict came down in the second most high-profile felony case of a political figure during the 2024 race for president.

2 years ago

Listen 1:33
Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump motions to the crowd after speaking at a campaign rally Sunday, June 9, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Politics & Policy

Trump campaign opens outreach office in a heavily Latino part of Pennsylvania

President Donald Trump’s campaign has teamed up with the Republican National Committee and the Pennsylvania GOP to open a “Latino Americans for Trump” office in Reading.

2 years ago

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