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Pennsylvania chocolate factory explodes; 5 dead, 6 missing
An explosion at a chocolate factory in Pennsylvania Friday killed five people and left six people missing.
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‘Credible Messenger’ program manager works to alleviate the negative impact of gun crisis reporting
Maxayn Gooden is the Credible Messenger Community Manager at the Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting.
3 hours ago
Philly project for art and criminal justice to receive international award
For almost 10 years, the People’s Paper Co-op has used art to help women get out of jail, and to get people’s criminal records expunged.
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Delaware officials unveil multi-million-dollar plan to transform Dover
The Downtown Dover Partnership presented a redevelopment plan dubbed Capital City 2030 to town residents this week.
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Parents charged after boy found in locked dog cage inside Philadelphia home
A 30-year-old woman and a 31-year-old man have been charged with endangering the welfare of a child.
15 hours ago
Some of the emails obtained by WHYY News appear to commend someone who spoke out against Black Lives Matter signs at their school.
17 hours ago
James MacColl lied to investigators after shooting his second suspect in a four-year period. His actions contributed to a carjacking case collapsing.
20 hours ago
SEPTA to install new gates to deter fare jumpers
SEPTA says anyone trying to get out of paying would not be able to go over or under the gates.
20 hours ago
Philly hopes to add new restaurant at Love Park
A deal to convert the space fell apart during the pandemic. Now the Parks and Rec Department is hoping for a new concept to move in.
20 hours ago
Some New Jersey shore beaches in rough shape ahead of summer season
As shore-lovers look forward to summer, some New Jersey beaches are in rough shape after winter erosion.
21 hours ago
Mayfair hazmat situation possibly caused by fentanyl, Philadelphia police say; 1 dead
A number of Philadelphia police officers, firefighters and medics were decontaminated due to possible exposure.
22 hours ago
Trio of leading women in Philly government honored by City Council
The resolutions are part of the council’s recognition of Women’s History Month.
22 hours ago
How Local Government Works: A basic guide to requesting public records in Pa.
Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law grants public access to all government records unless their disclosure is barred due to specific exceptions.
23 hours ago
Pennsylvania judge dismisses latest GOP mail ballot lawsuit
A Pennsylvania judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by the GOP aimed at preventing counties from helping voters ensure their mail-in ballots counted.
1 day ago
U.S. launches airstrikes in Syria after drone kills U.S. worker
The attack and the U.S. response threaten to upend recent efforts to deescalate tensions across the wider Middle East.
1 day ago