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Aerial view of an explosion at a factory in West Reading.
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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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Maxayn Gooden smiles, posing for a photo in front of a mural.
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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.

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Courtney Bowles explains how the People's Paper Co-op invites people who recently had their criminal records expunged to turn their old records into pulp, which is then made into new paper on which to write their future lives. (Peter Crimmins/WHYY)
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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.

3 hours ago

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Urban Planning

​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

File photo: Polling place in Deptford, N.J. on primary election day, June 7, 2022. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
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Public records request reveals controversial emails sent by New Jersey election law commission director

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

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Courts & Law

Former Wilmington cop who lied about changing gun barrel after shooting carjacking suspect avoids prison sentence

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

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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

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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

New Jersey officials worry that beaches like this one in Ocean City would be at risk from an accidental spill if offshore drilling were allowed along the Shore. (Tom MacDonald/ WHYY)
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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.

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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

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw urged suspects to
Politics & Policy

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

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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

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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

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U.S. launches airstrikes in Syria after drone kills U.S. worker

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