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Holger Pflicke leads a bird walk
Science

Philadelphia is a rest stop for thousands of migrating birds. Can it stay that way?

Bird watching has become increasingly popular since the pandemic. Advocates hope this enthusiasm translates to action.

25 minutes ago

Rita Collins of Baltimore brings her bookstore van
Education

Traveling bookstore spreads literature love on Drexel campus

Rita Collins has taken her Amazing Traveling Bookstore and Textual Apothecary around the country. This week, she found the love of reading alive and well at Drexel.

55 minutes ago

Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website
Health

New Jersey residents will see Affordable Care Act premiums jump 20% on average for 2027 health insurance

Customers will see higher average premium prices on Get Covered New Jersey during annual open enrollment, which begins Nov. 1.

11 hours ago

U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick spoke about government
Money

At Philadelphia summit, U.S. Sen. McCormick offers a prescription for high costs: Less government red tape

As other Republicans call for ending the Iran war or rolling back tariffs, the first-term senator is focused on eliminating “unnecessary” regulations.

15 hours ago

Listen 0:59
Adrianna Link, curator of History of Science at the American Philosophical Society
Science

Influential evolutionary biologist’s papers arrive at Philadelphia’s American Philosophical Society

Famed biologist Lynn Margulis’ papers arrive at the American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia after the historic collection was nearly destroyed in a fire.

18 hours ago

outside Penn Wood High School
Education

William Penn School District suspends all Penn Wood High School and Middle School athletics due to ‘culture and climate’ allegation

The William Penn School District in Delaware County did not specify what occurred but appointed an “outside investigator” to look into the allegation.

22 hours ago

A Sunoco sign is visible outside a gas station
Politics & Policy

Sunoco pipeline leak similar to Upper Makefield spill prompts federal directive

The order comes after Energy Transfer identified a 600-gallon crude oil pipeline leak in Michigan similar to the one discovered in Bucks County last year.

23 hours ago

Listen 0:57
Poll workers Maria Moreira, Lincoln High School class of ’23 (left) and senior Victorya Santos at work in the school’s gymnasium
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2026: How to apply to be a poll worker for the midterms

People can apply to be poll workers if they are at least 17 years old and are U.S. citizens.

24 hours ago

William Valerio inspects displayed skirt for photo
Arts & Entertainment

Original Mary McFadden dresses are archived at Philadelphia’s Woodmere Museum. They are showing up at parties

The late designer’s estate gave hundreds of pieces of clothing to the Woodmere, which is now creating a fashion lending library.

24 hours ago

Listen 1:20
MRR vaccine being drawn into a needle
Health

Inside Pa.’s measles vaccination efforts as statewide outbreak infects over 1,200

The state pop-up measles vaccine clinics are hosted at small venues in communities with pockets of unvaccinated residents, including in Lancaster County.

1 day ago

Listen 2:18
Brian Fitzpatrick speaks
Politics & Policy

A curious source for U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick’s attack ads: A convicted turtle trafficker

The Republican congressman’s campaign has used Patch.com posts that make unsubstantiated claims about Democratic challenger Bob Harvie.

1 day ago

Envelopes for mail-in ballots at the Wake County Board of Elections
Politics & Policy

Delaware elections office resumes normal operations as FBI investigation into ‘suspicious’ envelopes continues

State election officials said they are operating normally and preparing for early voting to start next week.

2 days ago

Listen 0:56
The site of Philadelphia Police Department's new forensic lab
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s new crime lab takes shape as City Council approves borrowing $40 million more

The Police Department's $95 million facility in University City will replace what is widely considered an undersized, outdated lab in North Philadelphia.

2 days ago

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WHYY News joins Every Voice, Every Vote to expand access to civic news and information

The grant funding will support accountability reporting, neighborhood journalism and engagement around key city issues.

2 days ago

A side-by-side photo of Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and challenger David Graham
Politics & Policy

Delaware election 2026: What to know about the AG race between Kathy Jennings and David Graham

Graham is a Republican who is not an attorney but contends he can run the Department of Justice better than longtime prosecutor Jennings.

2 days ago

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