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As gun violence drops sharply in Pa., focus is on what’s working
The first four months of 2024 saw a 23% decrease in Pennsylvania gun homicides compared to last year, according to the Center for American Progress. Pennsylvania saw the second-largest decline in the country last year. Philadelphia experienced the largest gun violence decline of major American cities in the same period.
In wake of Supreme Court ruling, Biden administration tells doctors to provide emergency abortions
The Biden administration told emergency room doctors they must perform emergency abortions when necessary to save a pregnant woman’s health, following last week’s Supreme Court ruling that failed to settle a legal dispute over whether state abortion bans override a federal law requiring hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment.
New Jersey counties explore new strategies for roadway safety as fatalities rise
NEW JERSEY (WPVI) — Various counties across New Jersey are exploring new strategies to make highways and roadways safer during the busy summer season. This comes after multiple fatalities have been reported on roads in the area. “Every one of these tragedies could be avoided,” said Lt. James Rosiello...
More funding could be coming to a Pa. affordable housing program
This story originally appeared on Spotlight PA. State legislators are haggling over what to do with Pennsylvania’s $14 billion budget surplus. A funding increase for an affordable housing program is a prime contender for a piece of the pie. The Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund, or PHARE,...
Biden administration proposes rule for workplaces to address excessive heat
The Biden administration proposed a new rule Tuesday to address excessive heat in the workplace, as tens of millions of people in the U.S. are under heat advisories due to blistering temperatures. If finalized, the measure would protect an estimated 36 million U.S. workers from injuries related to heat exposure...
Prosecutor won’t oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling
Manhattan prosecutors said Tuesday they would not oppose Donald Trump’s request to delay the sentencing in his hush money trial as he seeks to have the conviction overturned following a Supreme Court ruling that granted broad immunity protections to presidents. In a letter filed with the New York court,...
Who Invented Pretzels?
Americans love pretzels, consuming around 181 million every year. But where do pretzels come from? Can we really credit one country with this tasty invention? Also, why do Philly pretzels look like that? Kae Lani has answers!. Delishtory brings you a tasty exploration into our favorite food obsessions. It’s delicious,...
Giuliani disbarred in NY as court finds he repeatedly lied about Trump’s 2020 election loss
Rudolph Giuliani has been disbarred. The former New York City mayor, federal prosecutor and legal adviser to Donald Trump received the decision Tuesday from an appeals court in Manhattan. The court ruled that Giuliani repeatedly made false statements about Trump’s 2020 election loss. Giuliani had already had his New York...
U.S. gives key approval to Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey
The U.S. Interior Department approved the proposed Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm in New Jersey on Tuesday, giving a major boost to a project that would be the state’s first. The project still requires an additional federal approval of its construction and operations plan, along with two state-level permits,...
Biden says Supreme Court’s immunity ruling ‘undermines the rule of law’
President Biden called the Supreme Court’s decision to grant his predecessor, Republican Donald Trump, broad immunity from prosecution “a dangerous precedent” that “undermines the rule of law.”. “Today’s decision almost certainly means that there are virtually no limits on what the president can do,” Biden said....
Ginger Arts Center offers Chinatown’s youth a place to learn, connect and be themselves
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Chinatown’s Ginger Arts Center aims to provide the youth in the neighborhood with a safe space to express creativity and connect with others while learning about their culture.
Thousands ticketed in Philly crackdown on sidewalk parking and ADA violations
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. About a month and a half into an enhanced enforcement effort, the Philadelphia Parking Authority has ticketed thousands of drivers for parking on the sidewalk and violating the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Delaware legislature wraps with over 50 bills acted on in final day as abortion and death penalty bills go to Gov. Carney
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. With a big yellow lab panting behind him, Gov. John Carney signed the...
Cooper Health officially acquires South Jersey health system, renames Cape Regional flagship hospital
From Camden and Cherry Hill to Trenton and the Jersey Shore, what about life in New Jersey do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know. A merger between two South Jersey health care systems has reached its final step this week after a year and a half of negotiations and regulatory reviews.
Why flying is such a hassle, Sixers free agent pick, Liz Moore’s ‘The God of the Woods’
The Sixers signed Paul George to a 4-year, $212 million contract, despite his age, injury history, and the fact that he’s not as good as he once was, says Inquirer columnist Marcus Hayes. Hayes joins us to talk about predictions from the recent NBA draft and why the 76ers are betting George was a player worth signing.
Philly activists, supporters and journalists discuss education, mental health issues and the problems impacting the LGBTQIA+ community at WHYY News’ Pride Brunch event
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Activists, journalists, advocates and supporters of the LGBTQIA+ community came together for the WHYY News Pride Brunch at P.J. Clarke’s yesterday to encourage more dialogue between the media and the communities they serve. The intimate setting enabled attendees to have deeper conversations and network with those on the frontlines of the fight for equality.
Lawsuit says Pennsylvania county deliberately hid decisions to invalidate some mail-in ballots
A western Pennsylvania county’s elected commissioners were sued Monday over a policy adopted for this year’s primary in which people whose mail-in ballots were disqualified for technical violations say they were purposely not informed in time to fix errors. Seven disqualified primary voters, the local NAACP branch and...
What to know about the Supreme Court immunity ruling in Trump’s 2020 election interference case
The Supreme Court’s ruling Monday in former President Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case makes it all but certain that the Republican will not face trial in Washington ahead of the November election. The Supreme Court did not dismiss — as Trump had wanted — the indictment alleging...
Philly City Councilmember Rue Landau pushing to register more LGBTQ voters
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. Councilmember Rue Landau, the first openly LGBTQ+ member of Philadelphia City Council, said she wants to register more people within her community for the critical November general election. “What...
ChristianaCare doctors seek to ‘start healing process’ after resounding vote to form system’s first labor union
From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Dr. Amber Higgins cherishes her work delivering babies and treating patients in the emergency room for ChristianaCare Health System. However, Higgins has become increasingly dismayed that she can’t...
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