 Cops march for fallen officer
May 9, 2008
Last night police officers and Philadelphians remembered Sargent Stephen Licsbinski - who was fatally shot on Saturday after respoding to a bank robbery. Dozens of policemen and women from the 4th and 24th districts came to remember their fallen colleague... marching quietly down Academy Road toward the funeral home to pay their respects to Sargent Licbinski. More from WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler. Listen to the mp3 »
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A neighborhood mourns a fallen officer
May 8, 2008
Tonight mourners will gather at 6 p.m. for the viewing of Sargent Stephen Liczbinski... who was killed on Saturday after responding to a bank robbery in a Port Richmond Shop-Rite. Many Philadelphians have already stopped by the make-shift memorial at the site of the murder at Almond and Schiller Streets. Some Port Richmond residents say they're mourning the loss... and they're worried about their neighborhood. More from WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler. Listen to the mp3 »
 
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Homebound Delaware soldiers find delays in journey
May 8, 2008
Coming home hasn't been an easy ride for some members of the Delaware Air National Guard. With airlines going out of business the military has been left scrambling to find flights home for service men and women. As WHYY's Kyle Schmoyer reports, many soldiers and their families don't want to wait any longer for that all-important homecoming. Listen to the mp3 »
 Mayor remembers the fallen at Living Flame
May 7, 2008
Today's Living Flame Memorial ceremony at Franklin Square Park drew police officers, firefighters, and the families of those who have died in the line of duty. The annual service came at a particularly difficult time for the city... following the murder of Sargent Stephen Liczbinski on Saturday, as he responded to a bank robbery. More from WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler.
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PA still long way from statewide smoking ban
May 7, 2008
WHYY's Taunya English reports from Harrisburg on the how the latest efforts to restrict smoking in Pennsylvania have hit another snag. Listen to the mp3 »
New Jersey study recommends urban planning
May 7, 2008
The Housing and Community Development Network of New Jersey has released a new report that's meant to serve as a framework for a statewide, comprehensive urban planning system. WHYY's Jen Poyant has the story. Listen to the mp3 »
Locals with ties to Myanmar await word from relatives
May 7, 2008
Aid agencies are trying to provide relief to the estimated 1 million people left homeless from the cyclone that hit Myanmar last Saturday. Myanmar state radio says the cyclone death toll has soared above 22,000 and more than 41,000 others are missing. Philadelphia residents with roots in Myanmar are trying to reach relatives back home. WHYY's Susan Phillips spoke with some who have been successful and others who haven't.
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More info: Reuters: U.N. gets Myanmar permit for emergency aid flight
Associated Press: UN: Myanmar gives green light for aid; workers await visas
Budget deficit looms in Delaware
May 7, 2008
Delaware officials are working feverishly to make up a $62 million budget deficit. WHYY's Kyle Schmoyer reports from the state capital. Listen to the mp3 »
Social Security not covering costs for PA seniors
May 6, 2008
A new report from a coalition of advocates for older Americans says that one in four seniors in Pennsylvania rely on Social Security as their only income. It may not be enough as WHYY's Taunya English reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Cuts affect domestic violence programs in Delaware
May 6, 2008
A program that supports victims of domestic violence in Delaware is in need of some support of its own due to federal funding cuts. WHYY's Meegan Chiplock reports. Listen to the mp3 »
City grieves for fallen officer
May 6, 2008
Sargent Stephen Liczbinski was killed Saturday responding to a robbery of a Bank of America in a Port Richmond Shop Rite. Police killed one of the alleged robbers and took a second into custody shortly after the robbbery. The manhunt continues for the third - 33-year-old Eric Floyd - who is believed to have escaped from a halfway house in Berks County. Today city residents continue to mourn the loss of the 12-year veteran. WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Wilmington parochial school to close at end of term
May 6, 2008
Enrollment is down at Wilmington's Saint Thomas the Apostle School, forcing the Diocese of Wilmington to close the school at the end of this school year. WHYY's Andrea Boyle reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Delware Park racing reacts to Kentucky Derby tragedy
May 6, 2008
The heartbreaking Kentucky Derby story of Eight Belles is certainly being felt at Delaware Park. The filly - owned by Wilmington's Rick Porter and trained by Delaware Park regular Larry Jones - was euthanized after breaking bones in both front ankles after finishing second in the Derby. WHYY's Tom Byrne reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Anti-Defamation League honors local director
May 6, 2008
The Anti-Defamation League honors Regional Director Barry Morrison for his 30 years of service to the organization that has been fighting anti-semitism, hatred and bigotry since 1913. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talked with Morrison. Listen to the mp3 »
Philly-based guardsmen prepare for Iraq
May 5, 2008
Hundreds of Philadelphia-based National Guard members are preparing to head to Iraq by the end of this year. It will be the state guard's largest deployment to Iraq and the mobilization orders are expected to come within the month. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Higher prices strike at the local Wawa
May 5, 2008
Add to the higher gas and food prices the latest increase for one of the region's most popular consumer goods - Wawa coffee. WIth the price of the brew going up 6 cents per cup, WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler hit the streets to find out how people are dealing with the rising costs. Listen to the mp3 »
New Jersey congressman assures Democratic unity
May 5, 2008
While Democrats all over the nation will be eager to hear the results of tomorrow's Indiana and North Carolina primaries, it is likely that they will have to wait out the primary process through at least June before a nominee is finally chosen. Congressman Steve Rothman of New Jersey says the party absolutely will unite once that happens. WHYY's Jen Poyant reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Battle continues over tighter gun laws
May 5, 2008
24th District police Sargent Stephen Liczbinski was killed on Saturday - ambushed as he got out of his patrol car... responding to a robbery in Port Richmond. The city is currently in a battle with the State and the National Rifle Association for the right to enact its own gun laws. Last month Mayor Michael Nutter signed a package of bills that would require gun owners report a lost or stolen weapon, limit gun purchases to one a month, and ban the possession and sale of assault weapons. The laws are on hold awaiting a court hearing later this month. WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler reports. Listen to the mp3 »
 Philadelphia mourns the death of slain officer as the manhunt continues for one of his killers
May 5, 2008
The city is mourning the passing of Sarget Stephen Liczbinski. Liczbinski was responding to the hold-up of a Bank of America at Aramingo and Castor Avenues when the alleged robbers shot and killed him in Port Richmond Saturday afternoon. Police say one suspect, Howard Caine, was killed by another officer shortly after the crime. Another alleged criminal Levon Warner was captured and formally charged with murder Sunday morning. Police continue the around the clock search for 33 year old Eric Floyd of Berks County. More from WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler. Listen to the mp3 »
City Council approves Society Hill high rise
May 2, 2008
Philadelphia City Council gave the thumbs up to Stamper Square - a proposed high-rise building in Society Hill - but some neighbors threaten to sue. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports. Listen to the mp3 »
More info: PlanPhilly: Stamper Square gets final approval
H2L2 Architecture: Stamper Square
Society Hill Civic Association
Shake-up in top brass as police prepare for summer crime season
May 2, 2008
Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter is touting the success of his crime plan and has announced a major shake-up in the command structure of the police department. The administration says nearly 250 more police officers are on the street since January and homicides in the city are down 24 percent compared to this same time period last year. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports. Listen to the mp3 »
More info: Daily News: Commish shakes up police department
Inquirer: Ramsey reorganizes police for higher visibility
Metro Philadelphia: Police success now all on Ramsey
Fox 29: Major Shake-Up In Philly Police Department
NBC 10: Community Reacts To New Philly Crime-Fighting Plan
6 ABC: Ramsey shakes up police department
CBS 3: Ramsey Reveals Police Department Changes
Food price issue tied to Farm Bill debate
May 2, 2008
While Congres stalls on the Farm Bill, low-income families in Pennsylvania struggle to pay for food. Skyrocketing prices have dried up some local food banks. Lawmakers are grappling over short and long term fixes. Sara Schiammacco has more from Washington. Listen to the mp3 »
Holocaust remembered across New Jersey
May 2, 2008
In ceremonies across New Jersey, citizens gathered to remember the victims of the Holocaust. WHYY's Jen Poyant went to one of those memorial services in Newark and has this report. Listen to the mp3 »
New Jersey non-profit steps up to help in foreclosure crisis
May 2, 2008
Months after Americans began losing their homes to foreclosure in the wake of hte sub-prime mortgage lending debacle, the Federal and state government finally stepped in and set up a mortgage assistance program for those at risk of losing their homes. For those who don't qualify for state and federal aid, a North Jersey non-profit is stepping in. WHYY's Jen Poyant has more. Listen to the mp3 »
Delaware mass transit sees gas-price-related surge
May 2, 2008
The price of gasoline is driving more people to carpool and turn to DART. WHYY's Andrea Boyle reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Schools in Delaware get some relief in budget cuts
May 2, 2008
Delaware education officials told school district leaders throughout the state that budget cuts will not be as steep as expected. WHYY's Kyle Schmoyer reports final budget numbers and staffing levels will be released in a few weeks. Listen to the mp3 »
Fairytales on trial
May 1, 2008
Philadelphia's law week continued today with a program aimed at making legal issues accessible to Philadelphia's youngest students. The Young Lawyers' Division of the Philadelphia Bar Association put on several trials based on fairy tale, and the juries were composed of kindergarteners. WHYY's Shai Ben-Yaacov reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Philly legislators try again to move casinos
May 1, 2008
Three Philadelphia lawmakers plan to introduce legislation in Harrisburg next week that could end up relocating the two planned casinos. Currently the slots parlors are slated to be built along the Delaware River - one in Fishtown and another in South Philadelphia. Neighborhood opposition and multiple lawsuits have stalled construction. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports. Listen to the mp3 »
New Jersey recycling contractor upgrades to "single stream"
May 1, 2008
Waste Management and its subsidiary Recycle America have upgraded their Newark, NJ recycling facility. The private trash collection company handles recycling for municipalities and counties throughout the state and nation. WHYY's Jen Poyant has more. Listen to the mp3 »
State government wants New Jerseyans to live where they work
May 1, 2008
It may get a little easier to buy a home in New Jersey's cities for those who also work in them. WHYY's Jen Poyant has this report. Listen to the mp3 »
Delaware state police look to prevent thefts of copper and other metals
May 1, 2008
State police in Delaware arrested a New Castle man accused of try to steal $300 worth of copper wire from the Home Depot in Glasgow. Police say Eric Jones had his six-year-old son and four-year-old daughter with him during an alleged attempted robbery in which several store employees were injured while trying to detain him. He now faces charges including robbery and endangering the welfare of a child. Copper crimes and metal thefts have police searching for answers. In Delaware, they'll try using a new law to enforce cooperations with secondhand scrap metal dealers. As WHYY's Kyle Schmoyer reports, police hope it helps to track down the thieves a little quicker. Listen to the mp3 »
Food prices mean trouble for food banks in DE
May 1, 2008
The struggling economy hurts the Delaware Food Bank which is now having trouble keeping its shelves full. WHYY's Andrea Boyle reports. Listen to the mp3 »
City looks to clergy for help with fugitives
April 30, 2008
The City of Philadelphia wants clergy members to help insure the surrender of some of the city's 68,000 fugitives. Termed "Peaceful Surrender," the initiative launched by the mayor's office set the goal of having pastors help bring in 10 percent of those with outstanding warrants. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports. Listen to the mp3 »
The checks - from the Government - are in the e-mail
April 30, 2008
The federal government is kicking off the electronic portion of its economic stimulus plan and will start sending out paper checks in a few weeks. Over the next 3 months, more than 130 million Americans will get the rebate. Individuals get checks up to $600 and married couples will receive up to $1200 plus $300 for each child. WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler talked to local residents about their plans for the money. Listen to the mp3 »
Police want your help to catch a dangerous criminal
April 30, 2008
Police are searching for a serial armed robber who is targeting businesses in Northeast Philadelphia and eastern parts of the city. Police say the 5'4" to 5'8" tall, green-eyed, hispanic male also hit suburban stores in Penndell, Feasterville, and Bristol Township. More from WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler. Listen to the mp3 »
If you have information, contact police at 215-686-3153, or 215-686 TIPS.
Solar energy plant announced for Navy Yard
April 30, 2008
A large solar energy plant is planned for South Philadelphia. The $8-$12 million project will be build on seven acres of ecologically damaged land at the Navy Yard. WHYY's Susan Phillips Reports. Listen to the mp3 »
More info: Inquirer: Solar plant to go up at Philadelphia Navy Yard
Business Journal: Exelon, Epuron ally on Phila. solar power plant
CNNMoney.com: Philadelphia brownfield to get solar power plant
Council to hear about bike sharing in Philly
April 30, 2008
Today a coalition of bicycle advocates will testify in front of City Council for a bicycle sharing program. The program - based on the car-share model - would place bicycles at stations throughout the city. The coalition will ask the city to subsidize the plan. WHYY's Peter Crimmins reports. Listen to the mp3 »
More info: The Bike-sharing blog
Free legal advice at a location near you
April 30, 2008
Lawyers in Philadelphia will provide free legal adviceto anyone who wants it later today. It's part of events going on here and around the nation marking Law Week. WHYY's Shai Ben-Yaacov reports. Listen to the mp3 »
More info: Inquirer: Philadelphia Bar Association website
New Jersey gets ready for summer job season
April 30, 2008
The New Jersey Department of Labor is getting in gear just in time as the summer jobs season gets underway. WHYY's Jen Poyant has the story. Listen to the mp3 »
Lessons on saving money come early for Delaware school kids
April 30, 2008
You're never too young to start saving. Some Delaware third graders were among thousands across the nation getting that lesson during Teach Children To Save Day. WHYY's Andrea Boyle reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Smyrna, DE looks to shut off power for delinquent utility bills
April 30, 2008
Power could be out for dozens of Smyrna residents who are behind in their utility bills. WHYY's Kyle Schmoyer reports people got shut-off notices ahead of time. Listen to the mp3 »
After Slow Start this Year, Homicide Rate Shows Signs of Increasing
April 29, 2008
The city's homicide tally is mounting after a violent weekend that had at least 5 homicides and 18 victims. So far this year there have been at least 101 homicides - 30 less than this time last year - according to Philadelphia police. Fears are already mounting about the hot summer days when the city's violence typically spikes. More from WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler. Listen to the mp3 »
More info: Philadelphia Police Department - Murder statistics comparing 2008 to 2007 can be found on the right side of the page.
Philly Prison Overcrowding Leads to Lawsuit
April 29, 2008
A new class action lawsuit accuses the Philadelphia prison system of violating the constitutional rights of inmates. The suit - filed in federal court Monday - says overcrowded conditions at the city's jails create unsanitary conditions. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports. Listen to the mp3 »
High Gas Prices Lead to Increased SEPTA Ridership
April 28, 2008
As many drivers empty their wallets at the gas pump, SEPTA reports that many in the Greater Philadelphia region have turned to mass transit over the past year. What this means for the tranist agency's bottom line remains to be seen. WHYY's Shai Ben-Yaacov reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Equality Forum Kicks-off as Mayor Makes LGBT Appointment
April 28, 2008
Monday marks the kick-off of the 16th annual Equality Forum - the largest national and international LGBT rights event. Mayor Michael Nutter chose today to appoint his liaison to the LGBT communities, a selection many of his supporters have been waiting for. WHYY's Elizabeth Fiedler reports.
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More info: Equality Forum website.
Equality Forum Celebrates its 16th Year
April 28, 2008
Starting this week, Center City will be decorated with banners celebrating the 16th annual Equality Forum. WHYY's Alex Schmidt reports on the largest national and international GLBT rights event, which kicks off today. Listen to the mp3 »
More info: Equality Forum website.
FAA Admits to Increased Flights over Delaware County
April 28, 2008
Delaware County residents who think they hear a dramatic increase in jet noise aren't imagining things. Friday, Federal Aviation Administration officials told a U.S. Senate subcommittee that newly-approved flight paths out of Philadelphia International Airport are used more frequently than was originally promised. WHYY's Bill Hangley has more. Listen to the mp3 »
More info: Listen to Bill Hangley's previous story on this issue.
New Jersey Discusses More Rigorous High School Standards
April 28, 2008
New Jersey joins a growing list of states trying to beef up high school graduation requirements. A panel led by Governor John Corzine has proposed phasing in more specific - and rigorous - requirements over he next eight years. The New Jersey High School Redesign Steering Committee's report was presented on Friday at a special meeting of the state Board of Education. Recommended changes include having students take lab biology, lab chemistry and a third "rigorous" course as well as a possible fourth year of science. WHYY's Jen Poyant has the story. Listen to the mp3 »
Penn Relays Offer First Glance at Olympic Hopefuls
April 26, 2008
The 114th Penn Relays continued in earnest on Saturday. Jeremy Wariner, the current world champion in the 400 meters ran in the USA vs. The World relays on Saturday afternoon. The competition is a change to get a peek at who might be on the Olympic team this summer. WHYY's Peter Crimmins reports.
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More info: For complete results visit the Official Penn Relays website.
Sen. Specter to Hold Hearings on Airport Delays
April 25, 2008
In case you're wondering whether lengthy delays at Philadelphia International Airport are inevitable, you're not the only one. Senator Arlen Specter will hold a special hearing in Philadelphia today to look at scheduling issues that may lead not only to long waits for takeoffs, but to new noise concerns for neighbors. WHYY's Bill Hangley has more. Listen to the mp3 »
College Grants Feeling the Credit Crunch
April 25, 2008
The troubled credit market has led Pennsylvania's student loan agency to cut back on college grants by as much as $700 next year. The agency's board voted to reduce grants for 160,000 students under an award formula it adopted Thursday for the 2008-09 school year. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Mayor Nutter Gives Kids a Taste of the Working World
April 24, 2008
Children throughout the Delaware Valley are joining their parents at work for this year's take your daughter and son to work day. WHYY's Shai Ben-Yaacov reports Mayor Michael Nutter greeted children of city staffers at city hall this morning. Listen to the mp3 »
 33-Year-old Rookie
April 18, 2008
Phillies backup catcher Chris Coste tied a career-high four-hits April 17 in a Phillies 10-2 win over the Houston Astros. He is creating a quiet sensation on the heels of his break-out rookie year. His book, 33-Year-old Rookie, chronicles his climb from Fargo, North Dakota to Philadelphia. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talked with Chris Coste at Phillies spring training in Clearwater in late March. Listen to the mp3 »
Squash Tourney
April 11, 2008
Philadelphia's young squash players are hosting a tournament bringing urban youth from across the country. The competition, which begins today, will be hosted by Squash Smarts, a program that teaches squash to inner city kids in North and West Philadelphia. WHYY's Shai Ben-Yaacov visited the students at Squash Smarts on their last day of practice before the big meet. Listen to the mp3 »
Library Budget Cuts
April 9, 2008
Philadelphia budget hearings continued today in City Hall. This morning, library officials testified on the library's budget needs and on the long awaited central library expansion. WHYY's Shai Ben-Yaacov reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Season Begins for NL East Champs
April 1, 2008
Despite the opening day outcome... Phillies fans were pumped for the start of the 2008 Phillies Campaign. WHYY's Peter Crimmins reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Pushing to Deport Illegal Immigrants
March 31, 2008
Pennsylvania Senator Arlen Specter is pushing measures to deport criminal undocumented immigrants. Senator Specter says Philadelphia's overcrowded prisons could be helped by deporting criminal illegal immigrants convicted of relatively minor crimes if district attorneys are willing to drop the charges. Specter toured the Philadelphia detention center this morning. WHYY's Shai Ben-Yaacov reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Homelessness Czar set to meet with Mayor Nutter
March 27, 2008
Philip Mangano is the Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. He says today's meeting is a follow up to a recent conversation about homelessness that he had with Mayor Nutter in Washington, D-C. WHYY's Jennifer Lynn spoke with Philip Mangano. She asked how he defines homelessness... Listen to the mp3 »
Immigration Issue has Effects on your House Salad
March 25, 2008
The state's largest fresh tomato farm isn't planting its crop this year due to concerns about getting the immigrant laborers needed to bring in the harvest. WHYY's Jen Rehill has more from Harrisburg. Listen to the mp3 »
PA Senate Seat Opens
March 13, 2008
One of the state's most influential politicians - State Senator Vincent Fumo will end his 30-year political career in December. Fumo says he will not seek re-election. The 64-year-old Senator suffered a heart attack last week and is facing a federal indictment. This opens the primary race to three challengers. WHYY's Susan Phillips reports. Listen to the mp3 »
Safe Drinking Water?
March 10, 2008
An investigation by the Associated Press has found trace amounts of pharmaceuticals in 28 cities' water supplies nationwide. While Philadelphia's count of drugs found in the drinking water was higher than any other city, scientists say there's no need to panic. WHYY's Shai Ben-Yaacov filed this report. Listen to the mp3 »
Spring Training
February 14, 2008
Phillies spring training is underway in Clearwater with the reigning 2007 National League East champions taking the field for the next six weeks. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talked with General Manager Pat Gillick about the pitching staff, changes in the outfield and signing Ryan Howard. Listen to the mp3 »
Wireless Philadelphia
February 13, 2008
Wireless Philadelphia's efforts to bring computers and the internet to citizens across the city has continued as Earthlink appears to be pulling out of municipal wireless internet projects. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talked with Wireless Philadelphia CEO Greg Goldman. Listen to the mp3 »
Railroad Route
February 12, 2008
Back in the day, you could take a train from Philadelphia through Bala Cynwyd, across the Schuylkill River into Manayunk and beyond. The route was known as the Pennsylvania Railroad's Schuylkill Branch. Today that branch lays dormant to the west of the R-6 Cynwyd Station. But as WHYY's Jennifer Lynn reports, there's a movement to re-open part of the route, not to trains but to recreational use. Listen to the mp3 »
Philadelphia MLS Soccer Team
February 6, 2008
Philadelphia is on the threshold of being home to Major League Soccer's sixteenth team. Though it's yet to be made official, WHYY's Shai Ben-Yaacov reports those immersed in the soccer world and in the effort to bring a team here are already cheering. Listen to the mp3 »
Bike Share Philadelphia
January 23, 2008
Bike Share Philadelphia is an idea just getting off the ground. An Urban Sustainability Forum at the Academy of Natural Sciences focused on the challenges and successes of a bike rental program in Lyon, France and smaller programs underway in the U.S. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talked over some of the issues with Gilles Vesco, Vice President of Grand Lyon, France and Russell Meddin of the Philadelphia Bicycle Coalition and advocate for the program in the city. Listen »
Change to United Way Grants
January 15, 2008
United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania is notifying 9000 non-profit organizations of a change in granting general operating grants. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talked with CEO Alba Martinez about the reasons for the change and expectations she has for grants made for part of this year. Listen »
 Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey
January 10, 2008
Philadelphia's new police commissioner Charles Ramsey spent 29 years with the Chicago Police Department -- rising to the rank of chief. He also served 8 years as the head of Washington D.C.'s police force before leaving to become a consultant. WHYY's Susan Phillips spoke with Ramsey about his plans as police commissioner. Listen »
Drug Corners
August 23, 2007
Violence in Philadelphia has led to at least 264 murders this year, just ahead of last year's pace. Law enforcement officials say they're doing all they can to stop the killing. Some crime experts say officials must do more to fight underlying causes of violence, beginning with the thriving drug trade. WHYY's Joel Rose takes us to some of the city's busiest drug corners.
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Prison Issues
August 9, 2007
Hundreds of volunteers from faith-based groups, community organizations, universities and from the business sector spend time and effort working with Philadelphia prison inmates. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talked with Prison Commissioner Leon King and image consultant Dana Persia about issues affecting inmates, especially women. There is more information on the Philadelphia Prison System at www.phila.gov/prisons.
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Flow
June 27, 2007
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Author Beth Kephart's book, "Flow, The Life and Times of the Schuylkill River," explores the waterway's discovery by a Dutch explorer to its evolution from an industry dump site to a recreational site for area residents today. She spoke at the Philadelphia Free Library June 27. WHYY Morning Edition's Brenda Jorett talked with the author about the river's history and her love of the Schuylkill.
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