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Philadelphia

Pennsylvania National Guard and police stand guard in Philadelphia, Wednesday, June 3, 2020. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Community

Why Rep. Amen Brown is wrong about the National Guard

Calling in the national guard is taking the lazy way out, writes Pastor Carl Day, a prominent public safety advocate.

3 years ago

People paint the railing on a porch, with the U.S. flag flying in the background.
PlanPhilly
Community

A home improvement project in North Philly means a milestone for Habitat

The nonprofit’s latest project is providing a new roof, a rebuilt porch, and a repaved walkway to a senior couple in Hunting Park.

3 years ago

Taylor Swift on the left, John Fetterman on the right.
Arts & Entertainment
Billy Penn

The thing Taylor Swift and John Fetterman have in common

Both John Fetterman and Taylor Swift were born at Reading Hospital in West Reading, Pa., about 64 miles northwest of Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Those taking part in the peer support group at Bridget Foy's were (left to right) Charles Paul, Ann Lalicker, Melanie Kisthardt, Bill Lalicker, Jon Mozes, and the event organizer Clancy Philbrick. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Sports support group helps Phillies fans cope with World Series loss

Sadboy Fanatics hosts group sessions for fans to express their frustrations and introduce them to new mental health practices.

3 years ago

File photo: Many trees were felled as part of the restoration and renovation of the Cobbs Creek golf course and community engagement center, as seen on Feb. 27, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly Art Commission grants final approval for part of Cobbs Creek golf course project

The Art Commission was a hurdle for the project. But after including more environmental considerations, the project team finally got approval.

3 years ago

Gwendolyn Roth, 12, (left) and Keyara Cottrell, 14, are students in Laura Sims Skate House’s Wednesday Advanced Skills skating class. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Arts & Entertainment

‘Glide and enjoy yourself’: Philly’s free indoor ice rinks are the place to go this fall and winter

Philadelphia has five indoor ice skating rinks across the city. All of them are open to skaters of all levels and offer opportunities to learn — for free.

3 years ago

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(Courtesy of Usiloquy Dance Designs/Wide Eyed Studios)
Arts & Entertainment

Not your grandmother’s bharatanatyam: Indian dance tradition gets modern update in ‘Philadholphia’

Philly based Usiloquy Dance Designs gives centuries old Indian dance tradition a modern update in its latest production “Philadholphia.”

3 years ago

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Fire safety demonstration  (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Dramatic fire demo outside Philly City Hall promotes stronger sprinkler requirements

Two identical rooms were set ablaze to demonstrate how sprinklers can stop a fire.

3 years ago

Politics & Policy
Billy Penn

Strong Philly voter turnout is likely second-highest in recent midterm elections

About 4 in 10 registered Philadelphians cast a November 2022 ballot.

3 years ago

A woman holds up an I Voted sticker while also holding her child.
Community
Billy Penn

For newly naturalized citizens, voting in Pa. turns fear into political power

No part of the citizenship process focuses directly on voter education, leaving many new citizens to wade through a political system that doesn’t resemble the one back home.

3 years ago

A pair of beach goers walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk as conditions deteriorate with the approach of Hurricane Nicole, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Hollywood Beach in Hollywood, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Weather

It could be a rainy start to the weekend, as remnants of Hurricane Nicole sweep into Philly

Heavy rain and winds are possible for the Philadelphia metro Friday as remnants of Hurricane Nicole are expected to sweep through the area.

3 years ago

Questlove spins records outside City Hall
Politics & Policy

Questlove woos Philly voters with pizza and beats

Questlove DJed an early morning set at City Hall to get out the vote, along with free pizza.

3 years ago

William Still (1821-1902), a conductor on the Underground Railroad who helped nearly 800 enslaved African Americans to freedom.
Radio Times

William Still: Father of the Underground Railroad

Historian Andrew Diemer on William Still, a Philadelphia abolitionist who led hundreds of enslaved people to freedom. His new biography is "Vigilance."

Air Date: November 8, 2022 10:00 am

Listen 49:15
Jamelia Norton is seen at a hospital union rally
Health

Temple University Hospital union nurses agree to contract, avoiding strike

The new contract deal averts a strike for about 2,500 hospital employees who have been working without a contract since Sept. 30.

3 years ago

Election workers scan ballots at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania 2022 general election results

See full results and maps from Pennsylvania's 2022 general election, including all races for governor and U.S. Senate.

3 years ago

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