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In Trump’s first year, Philly’s ‘sanctuary city’ label led to more arrests, lawsuits
ICE officers arrested 3,600 people across Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia in budget year 2016. The next year, 5,000 were arrested.
7 years ago
Listen 4:30N.J. rolls out ads on safe traffic stops; critic calls campaign ‘victim-blaming’
Safe Stop aims to inform the public about traffic stop protocols, but a South Jersey social justice activist believes police should be held more accountable than motorists.
7 years ago
Listen 4:36Aetna agrees to pay $17M in massive HIV privacy breach
Settlement funds will go to 12,000 Aetna subscribers. The fact they were taking HIV medication was revealed through an envelope window in correspondence from the insurer.
7 years ago
Listen 4:02DOJ appeals decision in Philadelphia’s win in ‘sanctuary city’ case
The U.S. Department of Justice did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
7 years ago
Connecting prisoners with loved ones is this Philly woman’s business
Kristal Bush started her service, Bridging the Gap, in 2012. As a child, she went years without seeing her dad. Her mom didn’t have a car that could make it from Philly.
7 years ago
Listen 5:18WHYY contributor resigns from Lehigh University amid sexual misconduct allegations
James Peterson, a Lehigh University faculty member and WHYY contributor, has resigned from the school amid an investigation into multiple accusations of sexual misconduct.
7 years ago
In Puerto Rico, Philadelphia artists find activism in wake of hurricanes
The aftermath of Hurricane Maria may give rise to mobilized activism in Puerto Rico, finds a team of Philadelphia artists.
7 years ago
Listen 2:1550 years ago Dr. King told these Philly kids to lay a blueprint, and they did
King's speech to a group of students at Barratt Junior High School in South Philadelphia urged them to make better lives. Many of them did.
7 years ago
Listen 5:48Assessing the legacy of Chris Christie: ‘What could have been’
Colorful and controversial New Jersey governor leaves office after eight years with record-low approval ratings. But he was a national leader in combating addiction.
7 years ago
Listen 2:55Loophole in U.S. law could protect safe-injection site from federal crackdown
If the "safe-injection" site does launch, will federal law enforcers crack down, as they have vowed to do in other places?
7 years ago
Listen 2:31Americans split on new tax law, Gallup poll finds
NewsWorks Tonight host Dave Heller sits down for his weekly conversation with Gallup's Frank Newport to talk about trends in U.S. opinion.
7 years ago
Listen 5:27Push to extend licenses to unauthorized immigrants resumes in N.J.
With Gov.-elect Phil Murphy ready to take office, proponents of allowing immigrants in the country illegally to get a driver's license are optimistic.
7 years ago
Listen 1:58A Passion For Music Produced by: Karen Smyles The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra is the tri-state region’s ...
7 years ago
Camden’s new mayor foresees a renaissance
Lifelong resident Frank Moran, the former City Council president, is optimistic about the city's future as he begins work as mayor.
7 years ago
Listen 8:20Report calls for overhaul of Pa. charter law
Pa.'s 20-year-old charter law has been criticized by every side of the political aisle. A new report from Public Citizens for Children and Youth offers ideas for change.
7 years ago
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