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Immigrant advocates hold signs at a rally in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

‘A void of leadership’: Pa. immigrant advocates call on Gov. Josh Shapiro to end state collaboration with ICE

Organizers also urged the governor to support a law that would grant driver’s licenses to all residents.

3 hours ago

People sit in chairs at a Delaware community listening session about gun violence
Community

‘Peer pressure’: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer holds listening sessions on the causes of gang and gun violence

Wilmington community activists and state officials discussed various causes of gun violence, including poverty and lack of positive male influences.

4 hours ago

Seal for the Philly DA's Office
Courts & Law
6abc

Man convicted for building explosives, plotting to attack multiple locations in Philadelphia region

The 19-year-old, who was 17 when he was arrested, was found guilty of plotting to attack Philly's Pride parade, nuclear power plants and other targets.

6 hours ago

Police cars are parked on a rural road in Pennsylvania
Courts & Law

3 police officers killed and 2 injured in rural Pennsylvania shooting

The shooting erupted in the area of North Codorus Township, about 115 miles west of Philadelphia, not far from the Maryland line, authorities said.

7 hours ago

Josh Shapiro and Donald Trump photos side by side
Politics & Policy
WESA

Trump admin. threatens to withhold $460M in food-stamp funding if Pa. doesn’t share personal data

A long-simmering battle between Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the White House over the state’s food-stamp program is set to come to a head by the end of this week.

7 hours ago

Travelers walk to their gates at the Philadelphia International Airport
Urban Planning

Philly airport launches new logo, slogan in preparation for huge influx of 2026 passengers

PHL expects some 30 million people to pass through its gates this year, with hopes for an even bigger 2026 for the U.S. semiquincentennial.

8 hours ago

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Psilocybin mushrooms are seen in a grow room
Health

Pa. House Democrats consider ‘magic mushrooms’ as mental health treatment

A growing body of research has shown that microdoses of psilocybin could be an effective tool for treating mental health illnesses.

9 hours ago

Danitra Sherman, deputy advocacy and policy director
Politics & Policy

Bucks County judge considers sheriff’s ICE agreement as immigration advocates rally outside the courthouse

A judge will determine whether Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran could make a deal with ICE on his own without the county commissioner’s approval.

10 hours ago

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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.

18 hours 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.

18 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.

19 hours ago

Listen 1:19
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.

1 day 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.

1 day ago

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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.

1 day 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.

1 day ago

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