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Philadelphia

Yvonne Blake stands in front of shelves of books
Community
Billy Penn

Hakim’s Bookstore, Philly’s oldest Black-owned book shop, is being honored with a blue historical marker

Founded in 1959, the shop has long been a resource for Afrocentric literature, gifts, and discourse.

3 years ago

WHYY's Sammy Caiola interviews graduates of House of Umoja's Youth Peace Corps
Community

Gratitude, acceptance, and hope: WHYY reporters reflect on their journalism of 2022

As the year wraps up, we’re taking stock of some of the impactful moments from across our newsroom that shaped us as journalists in 2022.

3 years ago

File photo: Migrants sent by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott arrive near 30th Street Station Wednesday morning, Nov. 16, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Joe Lamberti)
Community

15th bus carrying people seeking asylum arrives in Philadelphia from Texas

According to a release from the city, 60 asylum seekers arrived Thursday, and at least 43 of them were taken to the city’s welcoming facility to receive aid.

3 years ago

DA Larry Krasner stands a podium.
Politics & Policy

‘I’m not going to celebrate’: New carjacking unit, no homicide record for DA’s Office in 2022 wrap-up

In his end-of-the-year meeting with the media, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke about hope for a better 2023.

3 years ago

FILE - Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks with members of the media during a news conference in Philadelphia, on Oct. 13, 2022. The separation of powers, and where legislative authority stops and the court’s begins, were central to arguments Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in court over a lawsuit by Krasner, Philadelphia’s elected prosecutor, challenging the state Legislature’s attempt to remove him from office. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Courts & Law

Court weighs halting Philadelphia prosecutor’s impeachment

A Pennsylvania court is weighing whether to step in and stop the Legislature's impeachment proceedings against Philadelphia's top elected prosecutor.

3 years ago

A compilation of development projects happening in Philly
Urban Planning
Billy Penn

9 Philly development projects you’ll hear a lot about in 2023

Parkland, apartments, office towers — it’s all happening in Philadelphia this year.

3 years ago

A street sign on South Galloway Street by Furness High School warns the neighborhood to watch children.
Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

What will Philly’s mayoral candidates do about gentrification? Here’s what they said

Contenders for the city’s top job talk about encouraging development without displacement.

3 years ago

Families enjoy the sprinkler park at Ferko Playground
PlanPhilly
Weather

2022 has been one of Philly’s warmest years on record

“This is the new normal,” one expert said. “And that should be alarming.”

3 years ago

File photo: Philly Fighting COVID CEO Andrei Doroshin (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law
Philadelphia Business Journal

Philly Fighting Covid founder files lawsuit against Drexel University

The lawsuit calls Drexel's investigation into Doroshin's conduct and resulting disciplinary process "deeply flawed."

3 years ago

Philadellphia's Independence Visitor Center, located in Independence National Historical Park. (Big Stock/dennizn)
Arts & Entertainment

After 13 years, the head of Philly’s Independence Visitors Center is stepping down

As Cuorato steps down, he’s optimistic about the direction Philly tourism is heading.

3 years ago

Mosley the dog looks pensive for the camera
Community

‘Filled to the brim’: Philly’s only open-intake animal shelter is in desperate need of adopters, fosters

“It's the first time in ages we are being left with decisions of euthanizing for space,” said Sarah Barnett, “which is something we never thought would really happen again."

3 years ago

Baggage waits to be claimed at the Southwest Airlines baggage claim
Community
6abc

Southwest cancels nearly 90 percent of Philadelphia flights as meltdown continues

"They don't even have enough planes to even fly the bags here," on Southwest passenger said.

3 years ago

Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) goes to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Arts & Entertainment

76ers’ 8-game winning streak snapped after Wizards prevail 116-111

The Wizards withstood a 48-point effort by Joel Embiid and a 26-point, 13-assist performance by James Harden.

3 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney in his office at City Hall
Politics & Policy

Philly Mayor Jim Kenney looks back at chaotic year, maintains he won’t resign

The Mayor said he’s here until his last day mandated by the charter and believes his administration isn’t getting the praise they deserve locally.

3 years ago

Many Mummer themes in 1976 centered around the U.S. bicentennial. (John Mussoni/WHYY)
Community
Billy Penn

Mummers Parade pics from the 1970s, complete with Confederate flag

Controversy is as much a part of Mummers lore as colorful attire.

3 years ago

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