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Politics & Policy

Speed cameras, cellphone bans: Do they make driving safer?

Gov. Shapiro just signed a new law cracking down on distracted driving. And Mayor Parker wants more speed cameras to slow Philly drivers. But would it really help save lives?

Air Date: June 11, 2024 12:00 pm

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Money

SEPTA’s commuter parking spots won’t be free for much longer

Since March 2020, parking at 146 SEPTA station stops have been free for commuters, but ridership recovery and a budget crunch are changing that.

2 years ago

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Kelly Drive flooded.
PlanPhilly
Weather

Flood risk is increasing in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know

Here’s what to do if you’re caught in a flash flood, how you can protect yourself from increased flood risk and how climate change factors in.

2 years ago

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Community

Photos: Philadelphia celebrates Pride Month with march and festival

Thousands marched through Center City to Philadelphia’s Gayborhood with a record-breaking 400-foot Pride flag and one simple message: “Be You.”

2 years ago

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Wildwood Police Dept
Community
6abc

Wildwood mayor issues statement on civil unrest that led to state of emergency

Mayor Ernie Troiano Jr. expressed full support for the City of Wildwood Police Department's efforts in protecting this community from the "nuisance crowds."

2 years ago

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Community

Music festivals, block parties and youth camps: Trenton is eyeing summer events as part of its revitalization effort

“Trenton was indeed at the crossroads of the revolution,” said Mayor Gusciora. “And we hope to benefit on historic tourism.”

2 years ago

Beachgoers enjoy the sand and surf in North Wildwood N.J. on July 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)
Community

Planning a Jersey Shore trip? Your guide to curfews, bag bans, beach tags and more

From beach tags to curfews, here’s what you need to know before you head to the South Jersey beaches this summer.

2 years ago

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Courts & Law

Philly residents eligible for $25 from Delaware River spill settlement

The lawsuit alleges residents suffered financial losses from purchasing bottled water and driving to grocery stores.

2 years ago

Listen 1:24
The ocean horizon at Long Beach Township
Science

Water quality at Jersey beaches ‘excellent,’ officials say. But prepare for extreme heat

New Jersey is warming faster than any other state in the Northeast, officials say.

2 years ago

Listen 1:12
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PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘Leaky roofs’ and ‘unsafe conditions’: Philly advocates block traffic to demand higher budget for Parks and Rec

Demonstrators protested a relatively flat budget proposal for Parks & Rec, saying more money for rec centers would help fight gun violence.

2 years ago

Young people riding ATVs through the streets of Philly. (Kimberly Painter/WHYY)
Studio 2
Community

What to do about ATVs in the city

Many city residents complain that ATVs and dirt bikes are loud and dangerous. Riding enthusiasts say they're thrilling and provide community. How to solve the ATV problem.

Air Date: May 21, 2024 12:00 pm

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MMR — the modern combination vaccine against measles, mumps and rubella — provides stronger, longer-lasting protection against measles than the stand-alone measles vaccine typically given in the U.S. in the early 1960s. (Eric Risberg/AP Photo)
Health
6abc

Residents warned of possible measles exposure in Philadelphia and Montgomery County

Health officials say those who aren't immunized and develop symptoms between now and June 7 should contact a doctor.

2 years ago

wetlands
Science

Delaware lawmakers revise wetland legislation amid concerns from farmers and developers

The legislation, which would protect nontidal wetlands, comes more than a year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled certain wetlands aren’t protected under the Clean Water Act.

2 years ago

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The Northern Lights fill the sky at the Bogus Basin ski resort in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday. (Kyle Green/AP)
NPR
Science

There’s still a chance to see the Northern Lights from lower latitudes

The solar storm that pushed the Northern Lights farther south than normal is expected to continue Sunday night and possibly into the week, but the impact won't be as strong.

2 years ago

Crews are seen cleaning up a street in Kensington.
Community
Billy Penn

After city clears out Kensington encampment, reactions are deeply split

Is this the start of a transformation, or just one more of the many cleanups the neighborhood has seen over the years?

2 years ago

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