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Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS
The judge says the First Amendment right to free speech “does not tolerate viewpoint discrimination and retaliation of this type.”
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Philly landlords escalate fight over legislation aimed at protecting city renters
A motion filed Monday seeks to add new allegations to a rare lawsuit that alleges a City Council committee violated state law.
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Delco DA Tanner Rouse charges Parkside Borough Council president with theft
The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office estimates that $2,499.94 of taxpayer funds were used to purchase about 390 gallons of gas for personal use.
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2026 WHYY News Civic News Summit highlights trust, truth and the future of local news
The conference will focus on media integrity and distinguishing truth from misinformation, with panels on public media and community engagement.
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Delaware State University honors Tuskegee Airmen, inspiring the next generation of aviation leaders
Delaware State University's Tuskegee commemoration connects history with opportunity, introducing students to careers in aviation and STEM.
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Listen 1:16Wonderland Pier redevelopment drives Ocean City, N.J. mayoral race
The property is no longer operating as an amusement park, and current zoning only allows for amusements and retail.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro promotes tax break for working families
Individuals can get up to $805 back on their state return, with more for dependents. But with two weeks until the deadline, only half of eligible residents have claimed it.
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Your PECO bill could increase by $20 each month starting in 2027
The utility wants to raise its rates for electricity customers and suburban natural gas users. The CEO of PECO's parent company, Exelon, made more than $15.6 million in 2025.
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Listen 1:15Philadelphia DA Krasner requests new funding in 2027 budget to fund prosecution efforts in the city
The office says its Family Violence and Sexual Assault unit is handling more than 1,000 cases with only 19 staffers.
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Listen 1:07Bills to protect Philadelphia renters are poised for passage following landlord lawsuit
The bills are part of the Safe Healthy Homes Act, a legislative package that has drawn considerable opposition from independent landlords.
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Chester Water Authority lifts boil water advisory in Upper Chichester area
Darryl Jenkins, executive manager of the Chester Water Authority, called the event “one of the most significant water main breaks” in the history of the organization.
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Listen 0:46Chester County overdose deaths drop in 2025: ‘One day we hope to see zero’
Since 2017, the number of accidental overdoses in Chester County has steadily declined.
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Listen 0:49WHYY is partnering with Penn’s McNeil Center for Early American Studies for a series of events this spring examining the impact of the American Revolution.
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New Jersey firefighters take toxic PFAS firefighting foam off their shelves
New Jersey has partnered with Revive Environmental to remove and destroy 150,000 gallons of aqueous film forming foam.
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Listen 1:20What you can do about your rising electric bills in Pennsylvania
The National Consumer Law center said that about a quarter of all U.S. households sacrificed food and medicine to pay for their energy bills in 2024.
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