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Dr. Ala Stanford’s memoir, actor Ed Helms on 1970s FBI scandal
Dr. Ala Stanford, founder of the Black Doctors Covid-19 Consortium which vaccinated tens of thousands of Philadelphians during the pandemic, joined Cherri Gregg before a live audience at the Parkway Central Free Library last week. We listen to their conversation about Stanford’s North Philly childhood, the barriers she broke to become a pediatric surgeon, and her new memoir, Take Care of Them Like My Own. Plus, actor Ed Helms talks about his podcast SNAFU, about the 1971 burglary of the FBI office in Media, which exposed the government’s mass surveillance program.
Former N.J. Gov. Chris Christie will teach a course on running for office at Yale
Former New Jersey governor and unsuccessful Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie will teach a course on running for office at Yale University this semester. The weekly seminar taught by Christie is titled “How to Run a Political Campaign” and is open to undergraduates as well as graduate students at Yale’s Jackson School of Global Affairs.
Army says Arlington National Cemetery worker was ‘pushed aside’ by Trump aides
The U.S. Army said an employee at Arlington National Cemetery who tried to “ensure adherence” to rules that prohibit political activities at the cemetery “was abruptly pushed aside,” but that the employee decided not to press charges against the Trump campaign staffers who allegedly pushed her.
How swing states came to be critical in U.S. presidential elections
When Swarthmore, Pa., resident Scott Richardson first voted in a U.S. presidential election, it was for Democrat Jimmy Carter in 1976. Richardson cast his ballot for Republican Donald Trump in 2016. But after being disillusioned by Trump’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Richardson chose Democrat Joe Biden in the 2020 election.
Video Games & The Crestfallen Mallard
Ty won’t accept help on his latest masterpiece – a painting of a duck that’s turning out to be kind of a bummer. Frustrated with each other, Freddie leaves on an extended hot dog break, while Ty plays host to Grandma Tilly’s friends Brian and Bren of PHL Collective. They show Ty how they work together to design video games, a collaborative process that requires everyone to cooperate to achieve success. Ty recognizes that masterpieces aren’t always created by one person and agrees to let his younger cousin lend a hand.
Auditor faults Pennsylvania agency over fees from Medicaid-funded prescriptions
A review by Pennsylvania’s elected financial watchdog concluded there were shortcomings in a state agency’s oversight of fees paid to pharmacy benefit managers in the Medicaid program, but the claims were hotly disputed by state officials. The report released Wednesday by Auditor General Tim DeFoor said the Department...
Speaking from the depths, Springsteen’s ‘Nebraska’ continues to inspire
For more than half a century, Bruce Springsteen has been turning out hits that have become part of the nation’s fabric. Whether it’s a soaring anthem or a tale of bending the law, Springsteen’s vast and varied catalog has inspired legions of fans and generations of musicians.
Chaka Khan, Les Misérables and the Polish American Festival in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
The annual People’s Festival celebrates the legacy of reggae icon Bob Marley. Now in its 30th year in Wilmington, headliners include Sister Nancy and Junior Toots. In New Jersey, Glassboro gears up for its Car Show & Food Truck Festival. In the ‘burbs, Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show and Country Fair has gone on since 1943. Comparably, the Polish American Family Festival and Country Fair has almost 50 years under its belt. Musicians in town for the holiday weekend feature a stacked lineup that includes Usher, James Taylor, Avril Lavigne, Chaka Khan and house music queen Crystal Waters.
Conservationists find mussel life near Pennypack on the Delaware
Finding mussel life in the Delaware River is a sign of good water quality, conservationists say. From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would you like WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Amberly Choi walked through knee-high water last week, feeling her way through...
‘Completely unacceptable’: Nearly two dozen Philly libraries closed this summer due to A/C issues
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. At a busy intersection in Northwest Philadelphia last week, the West Oak Lane Library sat...
Jury finds ex-politician guilty of murder in 2022 killing of Las Vegas investigative reporter
A jury in Nevada has found a Democratic former Las Vegas-area politician guilty of murder in the killing of an investigative journalist who wrote articles critical of his conduct in elected office. Robert Telles hung his head, shaking it slightly from side to side as the verdict was read Wednesday...
A phishing scam is targeting some Pa. voters. Here’s what to know
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. A text message phishing scam is targeting registered voters in Philadelphia’s suburbs. The message tells the recipient that they are not registered to vote, and directs them to...
Trump campaign was warned not to take photos at Arlington before altercation, defense official says
Donald Trump’s campaign was warned about not taking photographs before an altercation at Arlington National Cemetery during a wreath-laying ceremony earlier this week to honor service members killed in the Afghanistan War withdrawal, a defense official told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The official spoke on condition of anonymity...
First-year University of Delaware student struck, killed by speeding motorcyclist
This story originally appeared on 6abc. A first-year University of Delaware student was struck and killed by a speeding motorcyclist on Tuesday night. The student, an 18-year-old woman from New Jersey, was hit while she was in a crosswalk on West Main Street near North College Avenue just a few minutes before midnight.
Trump shares social media posts with QAnon phrases and calls for jailing lawmakers, special counsel
Donald Trump shared more than a dozen posts on his social media network Wednesday that call for the trial or jailing of House lawmakers who investigated the attack on the U.S. Capitol, special counsel Jack Smith and others, along with images that reference the QAnon conspiracy theory. The former president...
Will new money for schools lead to better outcomes for students?
Students at over 60 Philly public schools were dismissed early today because of the heat. In the city’s aging schools, modern cooling systems aren’t a given. But maybe someday soon they will be. A historic lawsuit prompted more than a billion dollars in state funding. that is coming their way. The question now: Will this money make a difference for kids? Will this new influx of school funding in Pennsylvania mean better outcomes for students?
Vehicle that went into Schuylkill River was accidentally shifted into gear, police say
Police say a vehicle was accidentally shifted into gear, sending it into the Schuylkill River on Wednesday morning. The Action Cam was at the scene, where the lights from the Range Rover could be seen from under the water. It happened around 4:25 a.m. on Kelly Drive near the Strawberry...
Supreme Court rebuffs Biden administration plea to restore multibillion-dollar student debt plan
The Supreme Court on Wednesday kept on hold the latest multibillion-dollar plan from the Biden administration that would have lowered payments for millions of borrowers, while lawsuits make their way through lower courts. The justices rejected an administration request to put most of it back into effect. It was blocked...
Gunman in Trump assassination attempt saw rally as ‘target of opportunity,’ FBI official says
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...
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