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Down the Shore
Community

3 injured after boat strikes N.J. inlet jetty

Three people were injured after a boat struck an inlet jetty in Cape May County, officials say.

6 years ago

Gov. Tom Wolf, (center), signs legislation into law at Muhlenberg High School in Reading, Pa., Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019. Wolf approved legislation Tuesday to give future victims of child sexual abuse more time to file lawsuits and to end time limits for police to file criminal charges. (Matt Rourke/AP Photo)
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania ends future child sex abuse charges time limits

Pennsylvania enacted legislation Tuesday to give future victims of child sexual abuse more time to file lawsuits and to end time limits for police to file criminal charges.

6 years ago

The U School on N 7th Street in Philadelphia. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education
Billy Penn

Across the Philly School District, lockdowns happen as frequently as every other day

An analysis of records from the past 10 years shows there’s no real standard for how to report these incidents, which can leave students with nightmares.

6 years ago

Governor introduces new online clearinghouse with district-by-district information. (Kelpfish/Bigstock)
Health

Here’s where you can check for lead in your school’s drinking water

The Murphy administration has kept its pledge to create a new district-by-district clearinghouse for information on lead contamination in New Jersey schools’ drinking water.

6 years ago

Parishioners worship during a Mass at St. Paul Cathedral, the mother church of the Pittsburgh Diocese. After more than a decade of investigations into sexual abuse in Pennsylvania's Catholic Church, last year's grand jury report still contained new revelations. (Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
NPR
Community

Clergy abuse reparations are closure for some victims, resurface trauma for others

After more than a decade of investigations into sexual abuse in Pennsylvania's Catholic Church, last year's grand jury report still contained new revelations.

6 years ago

In this file photo, toys considered dangerous, according to U.S. Public Interest Research Group's 28th annual Trouble in Toyland report, are displayed during a news conference in Washington. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo)
Community

Consumer watchdog groups warns of dangerous toys ahead of holiday season

The 34th annual Trouble in Toyland report from the Pennsylvania Public Interest Research Group (PennPIRG) highlights dangers that parents can detect, hidden toxics, and recall

6 years ago

An exterior of a prison is shown, with green grass visible in the foreground.
Politics & Policy

Pa. House moves to protect guards by cracking down on prisoners

Among other things, the measures would impose longer sentences for assaulting guards, and punish prisoners for a broader range of crimes.

6 years ago

School District of Philadelphia Superintendent William Hite announces the districts plan to improve environmental safety at its schools. He is joined by state Rep. Vincent Hughes (right), City Councilmember Cindy Bass (left), and other local officials. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Education

Amid parent backlash, Philly schools unveil $12 million asbestos plan

The School District says it will work harder and faster to get rid of exposed asbestos. Also promises to do a better job informing parents about hazards.

6 years ago

Hundreds of men from anti-violence organizations attend #ManUpPHL at Community College of Philadelphia on Monday in an effort to end gun violence. (The Philadelphia Tribune)
Community
The Philadelphia Tribune

Black men gather in an effort to help reduce city’s gun violence

On Monday evening, Solomon Jones convened the first meeting of #ManUpPHL.

6 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey addresses the city's sworn and civilian personnel on his new crime-fighting strategy, he wants to move more officers into high crime areas. (Matt Rourke/ AP Photo)
The Pulse
Science

The police experiment that changed what we know about foot patrol

What works in policing high-crime areas, and what doesn't?

6 years ago

Listen 12:06
Philadelphia police officer Maureen Rush in 1976 at the 3rd District in South Philadelphia, when she completed police academy training. She then received her permanent assignment to the 25th District in North Philadelphia. (Image courtesy of Rush)
The Pulse
Science

Can hiring women police officers make communities safer?

Philadelphia and other cities saw domestic violence reported more often, and repeat incidents reduced when more female officers were added to the force.

6 years ago

Listen 07:13
People wait for students and updates outside of Saugus High School after reports of a shooting on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Santa Clarita, Calif. (Marcio Jose Sanchez/AP Photo)
Community

Student opens fire in California high school, killing 2

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said deputies responded to Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, about 30 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

6 years ago

About 200 journalists attended the Better Gun Violence Reporting Summit on Nov. 8, 2019 (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Community
Billy Penn

Here’s a list of resources to include when reporting on gun violence in Philly

Have one to add? Let us know.

6 years ago

In this historical photo from May 31, 1889, survivors stand by homes destroyed when the South Fork Dam collapsed in Johnstown, Pa. As officials prepare to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the enormous Johnstown Flood of 1889 that killed 2,209 people, new research has helped explain why the deluge was so deadly. (AP Photo)
Community

Report flags 145 of Pennsylvania’s dams as dangerous

Pennsylvania is home to a lot of old dams—many of which are privately owned. The state agency that regulates those dams says it has serious concerns about 145 of them.

6 years ago

Danya Henninger/Billy Penn)
Community
Billy Penn

Why was water pouring out of a Center City Philly skyscraper Sunday morning? Ill-prepared fire test

The building has been instructed to provide more notice of such things in the future.

6 years ago

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