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Workers spread the white coating along the road
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia tests out ‘cool pavement’ in Hunting Park to combat summer heat

The city finished installing a second “cool pavement” test patch this summer. So far, results are mixed.

1 hour ago

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Linda Shockley smiles outside the Peter Mott House
Community

Lawnside Historical Society marks 35th anniversary of preserving Underground Railroad and borough history

The organization will celebrate with new exhibits and an interpretation of Harriet Tubman.

2 hours ago

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaking
Community

Justice Sotomayor discusses her new book in Philadelphia, how her mother impacted her work on the Supreme Court

The first Latina Supreme Court justice spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg and answered fan-submitted questions throughout the event.

2 hours ago

Luigi Mangione looks on
Courts & Law

Why prosecutors charged Luigi Mangione with terrorism and a judge said no

A judge shut down an attempt to use a 9/11-era New York terrorism law in the case against Mangione. If that sounds like an unusual use of a terrorism law, it wasn’t a first.

10 hours ago

Charlie Kirk looks on
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County Democratic official resigns after backlash to her Facebook comments on Charlie Kirk’s death

In a now-deleted post, Jennifer Stomsky criticized Democrats’ response to the assassination.

12 hours ago

Kyle Schwarber watches after hitting a two-run home run
Community

Phillies get an early start on ‘Red October’ after clinching the NL East. Here’s how to watch the playoffs

The Phillies will be looking to add more flags to the Citizens Bank Park outfield this fall as they aim to win another NL Pennant and the World Series.

14 hours ago

File: Downtown Wilmington, Delaware is seen in an aerial photo
Community

WHYY’s Delaware Desk to host a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in downtown Wilmington

The event is designed to give residents a chance to speak with WHYY News reporters and offer story suggestions.

15 hours ago

FILE - Charlie Kirk speaks during a town hall meeting (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps, File)
Courts & Law

What to know about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination

Authorities in Utah will seek the death penalty against a 22-year-old man charged in the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on a college campus.

16 hours ago

National Guard members patroling
Politics & Policy

Philly Democrats plan community meetings just in case the Trump administration orders National Guard into the city

Three town hall-style meetings called “Be the Light, Bring the Light” are planned to rally in opposition to federal intervention in Philadelphia.

17 hours ago

A silhouette of a man wearing a cowboy hat holding a large American flag
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro demands moral clarity following Charlie Kirk assassination, rise in political violence

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro demands the rejection of all forms of political violence.

18 hours ago

Patrons of A Man Full of Trouble historic tavern
Community

How Philadelphia’s colonial-era taverns helped shape early American life

Ahead of the U.S. semiquincentennial, WHYY is exploring the city’s brewing roots.

20 hours ago

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Robert Redford attends the premiere of Netflix's
Arts & Entertainment

Robert Redford, Oscar-winning actor, director and indie patriarch, dies at 89

Robert Redford was one of the biggest stars of the ’70s with such films as “The Candidate,” “All the President’s Men” and “The Way We Were.”

21 hours ago

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper, center, celebrates after the Phillies clinched the NL East following their defeat of the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, Sept. 15, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies clinch 2nd straight NL East title with 6-5 win over Dodgers in 10 innings

“The last four years has been the most fun I’ve had in baseball," said manager Rob Thompson. "It's because of the guys."

1 day ago

Removal of Brandywine River Dam
Community

Brandywine River Restoration Trust removes second dam as part of its restoration project

Crews are dismantling Brandywine River dams to restore fish migration, improve water quality and reconnect a waterway shaped by industry.

1 day ago

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School kids in Center City Philadelphia
Health

3 Pennsylvania cities ranked among worst places to live for people with asthma

The 2025 U.S. Asthma Capitals report identifies cities with high rates of asthma-related emergency room visits and deaths.

1 day ago

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