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Free period products coming to some Pa. schools thanks to $3M budget commitment
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Pennsylvania lawmakers have signed off on a $3 million grant program to bring free menstrual products to students, but details such as how schools can apply for the money and which districts will be eligible still need to be worked out. Democratic Gov....
Delaware County fire chief resigns over controversial Facebook post on Trump assassination attempt
This story originally appeared on 6abc. A fire official in Delaware County has resigned after making controversial comments on social media about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. In the aftermath of Saturday’s shooting at a Trump rally in western Pennsylvania, Jim Simmonds — the fire marshal in...
Federal jury returns for third day of deliberations at bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez
A jury in New York City is expected to resume deliberations Tuesday in the bribery trial of Sen. Bob Menendez, the New Jersey Democrat accused of accepting gold and cash to use his political clout to help three businessmen and the Egyptian government. Menendez, 70, insists he is innocent. He...
Fishtown Seafood honors neighborhood identity while forging its own path
This story is part of the WHYY News Climate Desk, bringing you news and solutions for our changing region. From the Poconos to the Jersey Shore to the mouth of the Delaware Bay, what do you want to know about climate change? What would you like us to cover? Get in touch.
New book peeks over the wall into Philadelphia’s grand gardens
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Every great garden started out small. When Leslie Ann Miller and Richard Worley bought a sprawling stone mansion in 1985, the once-grand estate grounds built with 19th-century industrial wealth had been carved up, sold off and mostly neglected.
Chesco residents demand transparency, accountability from Great Valley School District amid TikTok controversy
From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. More than 200 community members, majority of them educators, packed into the Great Valley High School auditorium Monday night to process and seek solutions in the aftermath of The New York Times story about a group of middle schoolers who targeted their teachers on TikTok.
‘Exciting’: Pa. delegates, GOP pols react to former Trump critic as VP pick
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Just a few hours after Donald Trump announced his choice of vice president, Ohio Senator J.D. Vance made his way through the crowd at the Republican National Convention to thunderous applause and chants of “J.D.”
Photo essay: Philly’s Icarus Cup saw 1,000+ soccer players ‘enjoy the people’ over the weekend
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Philadelphia’s Icarus Cup saw thousands connect through the culture of soccer, fashion and vibes throughout the weekend. More than 1,000 players across 80 teams donned special kits...
How are we feeling about politics in America right now?
The attempted assassination of former President Trump has shaken the country and further highlighted the toxic tenor of American politics. How has this affected your outlook on the current state of our democratic process and the presidential race? Princeton professor Eddie Glaude and Pennsylvania Republican strategist Christopher Nicholas join us. We’ll also hear from WHYY political reporter Carmen Russell-Sluchansky at the Republican National Convention about the first day and Trump’s VP pick, JD Vance.
Arrest warrant details ‘horrific’ child sexual abuse allegations against Delaware elementary school psychologist
As an emotional support specialist in Delaware’s Brandywine School District since 2021, psychologist John Ervin Arnold has counseled dozens of young girls and boys who have experienced trauma or have other behavioral issues. Arnold, who lives in the suburban Wilmington neighborhood of Fairfax, worked first at Mount Pleasant Elementary...
Protesters rally peacefully at GOP convention for abortion and immigrant rights, end to war in Gaza
Hundreds of demonstrators converged Monday on downtown Milwaukee to protest around the Republican National Convention, following through on their long-standing plans to rally outside the site despite the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. The protests were peaceful, as organizers had promised they would be. Only two people were...
Who is J.D. Vance? Things to know about Donald Trump’s pick for vice president
Former President Donald Trump on Monday chose U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio to be his running mate as he looks to return to the White House. Here are some things to know about Vance, a 39-year-old Republican now in his first term in the Senate:. Vance rose to prominence...
‘An affront’: Delaware officials urge unity after assassination attempt at Trump rally
Former President Donald Trump was injured after Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire at a Butler, Pa. rally. An innocent bystander was killed, as well as the shooter. Here’s what to know about the assassination attempt and its aftermath. Gov. Josh Shapiro says Corey Comperatore, who was fatally shot, “died...
Trump is expected to pick his vice presidential nominee on Monday, first day of the GOP convention
Former President Donald Trump said he plans to announce his vice presidential pick on Monday, the first day of the Republican National Convention. It remains unclear whether the assassination attempt on Trump Saturday at his Pennsylvania rally has changed the former president’s thinking about his potential second-in-command. But he told Fox News Channel host Bret Baier in a call that he planned to make his pick Monday, the anchor said on air.
Extreme heat and some medicines can be a risky combo. Here’s what to know
Have questions about enduring extreme heat in Philly? WHYY News has the answers. Here’s what a Heat Health Emergency and a Code Red means for Philly residents. Looking to cool off in Philly? Here’s where you can find pools. Learn how to protect yourself and loved ones, what...
Philadelphia workers have to show up in the office today, flying birds or not
For office workers in 2024, the debate over in-person versus hybrid versus remote work is still going strong. Nowhere was that clearer this week than the city of Philadelphia, where a new mayor has ordered all 26,000 city employees back to the office, five days a week, starting today. A...
Legal marijuana, big tax cuts, and minimum wage: This year’s Pa. budget losers
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. As they wrapped up votes on Pennsylvania’s new $47.6 billion budget last week, lawmakers agreed the plan wouldn’t make anyone completely happy. The deal increases spending on public education for this fiscal year, but doesn’t guarantee future bumps. It sends more...
What to know about the Trump assassination attempt and its aftermath
Officials are demanding to know how an armed man was able to get to the top of a building and shoot former President Donald Trump. A report of a suspicious man had reached police and witnesses pointed and shouted at an armed man on a roof nearby where Trump was speaking.
Anger and anxiety loom over the Republican convention, but there is good news for Trump in court
Donald Trump’s campaign chiefs designed the convention opening this week to feature a softer and more optimistic message, focusing on themes that would help a divisive leader expand his appeal among moderate voters and people of color. Then came a shooting that rattled the foundation of American politics. Suddenly,...
Pa. at the RNC: What to expect at the convention in the wake of Trump assassination attempt
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Days before the onset of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, some of the members of Pennsylvania’s delegation were attending the same Butler rally where 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire and wounded former President Donald Trump and killed Corey Comperatore, an innocent bystander.
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