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Sereyrath ‘One’ Van emigrated to Philly in 1984 as his family fled genocide. Advocates are fighting his deportation to a county he’s never known
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Sereyrath Van, known to many as “One,” has no memories outside U.S. soil. Now, the 44-year-old is fighting an order from Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE)...
Bridging Blocks: The immigration debate comes to Northeast Philly
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Northeast Philadelphia includes many immigrant-dominant neighborhoods. In some communities, about half the population is foreign-born, according to the U.S. Census estimates in 2022. About a dozen neighbors discussed...
Early voting is underway for Delaware’s primary election. Here’s who is on the ballot
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. A multitude of statewide and local primary races will be decided Tuesday, Sept. 10 in Delaware, setting the stage for the Nov. 5 general election, when voters will elect a new governor, lieutenant governor, Wilmington mayor and two members of Congress.
1 year later, Eddie Irizarry is remembered in poetry
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. On the one-year anniversary of the killing of Eddie Irizarry by former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial, an anthology of poems is being released about that shooting and many other examples of death by police force.
Delaware candidates for governor debate ahead of Sept. 10 primary
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Three Democrats and two Republicans running to replace Delaware Gov. John Carney will meet up at the Dover Library on Wednesday for a debate hosted by the Delaware Journalism Collaborative. Tonight’s debate will start at 7 p.m. and is scheduled to run for 90 minutes.
It Was Our Dump
A turnstile from Philly’s storied Veteran’s Stadium in the Atwater Kent collection reminded Nick Kupsey of how his father’s first job out of college was working at The Vet. Nick has a deep understanding of what it means to be a sports fan in the City of Brother Love: the pain and glory, the joy and suffering, and the way all of our teams weave themselves into the fabric of the city. And for Nick, all of these feelings are an intimate part of his family story and what it means to be a Philadelphian.
Climate change takes center stage at Philadelphia Gas Commission meeting
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.
Chemours opens new battery materials lab in Newark, Del.
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.
WHYY and Welcoming Center to host gathering on impact of immigrant workers in Philadelphia
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. WHYY and the Welcoming Center are co-hosting an event Wednesday, Sept. 18 to discuss the findings of The Pew Charitable Trusts’ study of Philadelphia’s foreign employees and proprietors.
Auto workers union seeks NLRB investigation of Trump and Musk comments about firing striking workers
The United Auto Workers union has filed unfair labor practice charges against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk after the two discussed on social media about Musk supposedly firing striking workers. In documents filed Tuesday with the National Labor Relations Board, the union alleges that both...
What we know about suspected Iranian cyber intrusion in the U.S. presidential race
Details emerged over the weekend of a suspected Iranian cyber intrusion into the campaign of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, potentially resulting in the theft of internal campaign documents. The FBI is investigating the matter as well as attempts to infiltrate President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign, which became Vice President...
PHA is poised to buy Philly’s Brith Sholom House after years of strife
Have a question about Philly’s neighborhoods or the systems that shape them? PlanPhilly reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send us a story idea you think we should cover. The Philadelphia Housing Authority is hoping to buy Brith Sholom House, a crumbling apartment building...
Philly-based influencers weigh in on their rise in political clout
Social media has changed the game when it comes to how we learn about the world. Traditional newsrooms with trained journalists now compete for attention with influencers who hustle to develop their own independent clout. Has this been a net positive or negative for those seeking truth? And what does it mean for political coverage as we get closer to the 2024 election?
SEPTA to reinstate parking fees in phases starting in late September
This story originally appeared on 6abc. After four years of offering free parking, SEPTA said Tuesday it will reinstate parking fees starting next month. The fees will be reintroduced in phases starting Sept. 23. The reinstatement schedule is posted at SEPTA.org. Parking fees were suspended in 2020 in an effort...
How Pennsylvanians are helping their older neighbors age comfortably
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Marie, an older adult in Westmoreland County with limited mobility, has lived in her split-level brick house for more than 60 years. She and her late husband bought the home when they moved to be closer to her parents. Marie eventually installed a cathedral ceiling in the dining room to resemble the saltbox houses of Massachusetts and Vermont, where she lived during the early years of her marriage.
Without cuts or new revenue, Pa.’s budget surplus is on track to run dry
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. Pennsylvania’s multibillion-dollar surplus will soon be halved according to a projection by a state budget watchdog, the result of a long-running structural deficit combined with a growing list of obligations competing for public dollars. The commonwealth’s recent $47.6 billion budget increased spending...
You Don’t Want to End Up Like Venice
Venice has long been considered the poster child for overtourism in Europe. As ever-growing waves of tourists aboard boats and cruise ships jeopardize the delicate city, residents hope a new entry fee will offer relief. Show Notes. 1. The Moto Ondoso Reduction project. 2. Learn more about Venice’s tourist fee...
The Philly region is claiming millions in home energy tax credits. Here’s how taxpayers saved
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.
School District of Philadelphia announces new school selection process. Here’s what you need to know
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Students who want to attend schools outside of their neighborhood could have a chance to make their scholastic dreams come true, as the School District of Philadelphia announced an updated selection system to provide a more streamlined application process.
Philly-area man accused of voting in 2 states faces federal charges
A man faces federal charges that he voted in both Florida and in Pennsylvania for the 2020 presidential election, and twice in Pennsylvania during the November 2022 election. The U.S. attorney’s office in Philadelphia said Friday it had filed five charges against 62-year-old Philip C. Pulley of Huntingdon Valley, alleging he violated federal election law by falsely registering to vote, double voting and engaging in election fraud.
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