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Politics & Policy

Philly says it’s ready to welcome migrants sent by bus from Texas with ‘open arms’

The city will use its experience helping other immigrant arrivals to aid those being sent to Philadelphia from the Texas border.

3 years ago

A closeup of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania House tees up vote to remove Philly DA Larry Krasner

Republicans in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Tuesday moved closer to impeaching Democratic Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.

3 years ago

Closeup of a police vehicle in Philadelphia
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Community

Understanding the stop and frisk debate in Philadelphia, in 5 charts

In the midst of Philadelphia’s ongoing gun violence crisis, some people are asking whether the controversial policing practice stop and frisk is part of the answer.

3 years ago

Reuben Jones
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Community

Episode 1: How did we get here?

WHYY and Temple University collaborated on a podcast looking at the controversial policing practice stop and frisk. Episode 1 is “How Did We Get Here?”

Air Date: November 15, 2022

Listen 26:56
Paul T. Jackson, 34, works with Frontline Dads patrolling the area around Broad and Susquehanna at dismissal time to look out for potential violence. His own experience with stop and frisk makes him think it is not a good idea. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Community

Behind stop and frisk: The history, the controversy, the findings

Philly City Council members reignited the debate on stop and frisk as a solution to the city’s gun violence crisis, raising questions about what makes residents feel safe.

3 years ago

Lindo Jones, aka LindoYes!, with one of his gumball machines dispensing poetry and information for mental health resources, at the new headquarters of the Painted Bride in West Philadelphia. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Chew on this: Philly gumball machines dispense poetry and mental health care

Local poet LindoYes! Is distributing free positive poetry and access to city behavioral health resources through nostalgic gumball machines.

3 years ago

Listen 1:24
File photo: Portraits of loved ones of shooting victims, called co-victims, are displayed on three floors at Philadelphia City Hall in an exhibit curated by Zarinah Lomax called ''We Are Here: Stories and Expressions of Healing.'' (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community

‘Not On the Same Page’: Community Crisis Intervention Program review shows only short-term success and lack of leadership

A few weeks ago, a report commissioned by the Office of Violence Prevention revealed that CCIP staff are undertrained, and often overwhelmed, and lacking cohesion.

3 years ago

Bea is pictured at the Philadelphia Zoo with her herd mate.
Radio Times

Regional Roundup: November 14, 2022

Action News' Jim Gardner joins us to talk about his decades on the air. Also, the CDC has updated guidelines for opioid prescription. And, innovation at the Philadelphia Zoo.

Air Date: November 14, 2022 10:00 am

Listen 49:00
File photo: Philly AIDS Thrift in Queen Village DANYA HENNINGER / BILLY PENN
Community
Billy Penn

Give away all your stuff: Where to donate things you no longer need in Philly

From local nonprofits to thrift shops, and national charities to upcycling stores, where to send clothes and other items for a purposeful second life.

3 years ago

An illustration shows a person with their hands up, in a spotlight. Rowhomes are visible behind them.
Stop and Frisk: Revisit or Resist
Community

WHYY’s ‘Stop and Frisk’ podcast explores solutions to gun violence

The new podcast from WHYY and the Logan Center for Urban Investigative Reporting asks neighborhood communities for answers to tough questions.

3 years ago

Listen 1:27
Marty Moss-Coane sits behind the mic at the Radio Times studio
Arts & Entertainment

‘She knows how to have fun.’ Moss-Coane wraps 35 years of ‘Radio Times’

Past producers recall working on Philly’s longtime daily call-in radio show. “I've never had a boss like Marty.”

3 years ago

Listen 3:26
uttake from a team photo shoot after the Phillies won the pennant. (Heather Barry)
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

How it felt to be a Phillies photographer this postseason: ‘Everybody is photogenic’

Heather Barry on the thrill of her first Red October experience.

3 years ago

New housing (right) and old in Mantua
PlanPhilly
Community

First-time Philly home buyers feeling the pinch of historic mortgage rates and high prices

Like big cities across the country, Philadelphia’s housing market is feeling the impact of high rates, with potential first-time homebuyers being the hardest hit.

3 years ago

Aerial view of the Vine Street Expressway on a sunny day.
Community
6abc

Philadelphia preparing for possible arrival of migrants from Texas

Officials called the situation "fluid," adding that Texas officials have not coordinated with the City of Philadelphia.

3 years ago

A box reads South Philadelphia Community Fridge
Community
Billy Penn

The Philadelphia chickenman is using his platform to address hunger in his neighborhood

South Philadelphia Community Fridge raised $1,000 in a less than day after Alexander Tominsky solicited donations on Twitter.

3 years ago

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