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File photo: Philadelphia City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart (Lindsay Lazarski/WHY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Philly updates sexual harassment policy in wake of blistering audit

The audit found the city’s current policy neither prevents, nor protects victims of sexual misconduct or harassment.

7 years ago

Listen 2:13
Subaru of America rolls out vintage cars to celebrate the grand opening of its headquarters in Camden.
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

N.J. tax incentive program under review – high cost of Camden jobs noted

State should reform how it gives job-creation tax incentives to businesses, suggests new report that underscores high price tag for Camden jobs

7 years ago

Listen 4:44
Special education teacher Ben Slater describes his Father's Day at Dorney Park, where he was detained by security guards who accused him of stealing, then banned from the park for six months.
Keystone Crossroads
Community

Through personal experience, Philly educators teach about racial profiling

In Philadelphia, panel members tell their stories and plan to collect more accounts of racial profiling for a book.

7 years ago

Listen 3:37
Libertarian U.S. Senate candidate Murray Sabrin hopes to upset incumbent U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat, and GOP challenger Bob Hugin in November. (Provided)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Meet the Libertarian candidate running for U.S. Senate in N.J.

In New Jersey race, Murray Sabrin — a veteran of several unsuccessful political campaigns, hopes to upset incumbent Dem Bob Menendez and GOP challenger Bob Hugin.

7 years ago

Listen 5:01
In this Sept. 1, 2012, file photo, Jay Z performs at the
Arts & Entertainment

Jay-Z takes Kenney to task for evicting Made in America from Parkway site

Rapper Jay-Z pushes back at Philly mayor for pulling the Parkway out from under Made in America.

7 years ago

Listen 2:05
A soda tax protester outside Philadelphia City Hall (WHYY, file)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Pa. Supreme Court upholds Philly’s soda tax

Coalition representing soda distributors and stores selling soda continues calling on elected officials to repeal the tax.

7 years ago

Listen 2:03
Serenity Court provides shelter and medical support to homeless men who have been discharged from the hospital but are too sick to go to a shelter.
NewsWorks Tonight
Health

Medical respite for homeless now open in North Philly

Serenity has a total of 20 beds for homeless men and women.

7 years ago

Listen 2:18
Fans find shade under an umbrella before the start of the Philadelphia Phillies versus the Washington Nationals baseball game, Sunday, July 1, 2018, in Philadelphia. (Laurence Kesterson/AP Photo)
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

The Phillies are back, but are their fans?

A year after finishing in last place, the Phillies enter the All-Star break in first. But they're only drawing 825 more fans per game than last season.

7 years ago

Listen 1:52
Vaughn prison in Smyrna, Delaware. (Zoë Read/WHYY)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Delaware prisons make strides, but staffing remains significant problem

Prison officials say they’ve made measureable progress implementing recommendations outlined in an independent review following a prison riot in 2017.

7 years ago

Listen 5:41
Summer visitors flock to the Passyunk Avenue car show in July.
NewsWorks Tonight
Arts & Entertainment

How Philly’s neighborhoods use street festivals to compete for summer dollars

Businesses in Philadelphia try to divert locals from going down the shore, to spend a little more time in the city.

7 years ago

Listen 4:17
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Dave Davies: Off Mic
Politics & Policy

Money race for Congress: Can suburban Republicans compete?

A look at June 30 campaign finance reports for local Congressional candidates.

7 years ago

Listen 4:01
In June, Muslim kids were asked to leave the Foster Brown Pool in Wilmington because of  what they were wearing. Now, the city has paid $50,000 to settle a discrimination claim. (Image via Google Maps)
Community

Wilmington mayor apologizes, arranges meeting with Muslim group asked to leave pool

Mike Purzycki issued an apology and is meeting with members of the Muslim community after a teacher and her young Muslim students were asked to leave a public pool.

7 years ago

Listen 2:02
Fighters from the United Liberation Movement of Liberia (ULIMO) shoot their way through downtown Monrovia, LIberia Tuesday, April 16, 1996. (AP Photo/Jean-Marc Bouju)
NewsWorks Tonight
Community

Philadelphia is a flashpoint for Liberian human rights advocates

The recent federal convictions of suspected Liberian war criminals in Philadelphia is fueling the demand for a war crimes court in Liberia.

7 years ago

Listen 3:50
President Donald Trump shakes hands with Judge Brett Kavanaugh his Supreme Court nominee, in the East Room of the White House, Monday, July 9, 2018, in Washington.  (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
NewsWorks Tonight
Politics & Policy

Where local lawmakers stand on fight over SCOTUS pick

The lines are drawn in the fight over President Trump’s nominee for the U.S. Supreme Court and the conflict is adding drama to Congressional races in our region this fall.

7 years ago

Listen 5:35
Pianist Lance Wiseman plays
NewsWorks Tonight
Arts & Entertainment

Local pianist to romance the butterfly at Insectarium

The butterfly pavilion at the Insectarium in Northeast Philadelphia will host a concert of bug music.

7 years ago

Listen 5:48
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