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The Pennsylvania Innocence Project works to exonerate innocent people across the state. It's the focus of a "Conversations for the Common Good" panel discussion that premieres tonight, Thursday, Nov. 12, on WVIA-TV.
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An executive order in Philadelphia calls for a review of a the city's foster care system. Mayor Cherelle Parker signed the order, which establishes the Child Welfare Review Committee and took to social media to address the issue. WHYY's Tom MacDonald reports.
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Knowing your neighbors can be especially helpful during a weather emergency. From the WHYY Climate Desk, Sophia Schmidt reports the city of Philadelphia has released a new toolkit meant to facilitate those connections.
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A new study from Rutgers finds prenatal exposure to wildfire smoke could increase the risk of autism. WHYY's Zoe Read reports the study finds the risk goes up during the second and third trimesters.
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PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center released a study Tuesday that reports on microplastics in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. -
The Scranton School District could take the former Penn Foster building by eminent domain if necessary. With a surge in special education students, the district needs more room. -
A wildlife rehabilitation group is fundraising to build a facility dedicated to animal recovery. WHYY's Sarina Grossi has more.
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A new storefront in Center City is selling books and products from immigrant entrepreneurs through the end of the year. WHYY's Emily Neil has more.
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The study found that there is a large diversity of spiders in the university's solar array that is different than other ecosystems on the campus. -
Philadelphia's planned new basketball and hockey arena is being designed to extract more profit from the region's diehard sports fans. 76ers co-owner David Adelman said the team hopes to entice tailgaters away from their cars and into bars and restaurants at the new venue. WHYY business reporter Meir Rinde has the details.
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A Latino arts and culture nonprofit in Philadelphia is celebrating 10 years of having a permanent home. WHYY's Aaron Moselle reports.
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The Philadelphia Housing Authority is partnering with Mission First Housing Group to bring 50 units of senior housing to North Philly. WHYY's Aaron Moselle reports.
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Congresswoman-elect Paige Cognetti said she will focus on healthcare and ethics reform once she's sworn in to Congress.
News Briefs
- State Police investigating 'shooting incident' at Luzerne County gated community
- 'Film Forward' event offers networking for filmmakers
- Delays expected as utility work at Route 315 and Oak Street in Pittston area resumes today
- Wayne/Pike Northeast Suicide Prevention Initiative to host walk this weekend
- Gov. Shapiro sues Trump administration over new guidelines for reproductive health and family planning grants
- Geisinger to hold Narcan distribution events
- Replacement SNAP benefits available for those impacted by last weekend’s extreme weather
- Wilkes-Barre fireworks display will not be rescheduled
- Preparations begin next week in Wilkes-Barre for America250PA concert series
- Ex-Tamaqua cop gets 27-plus years in prison for producing child pornography and an animal crush video
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