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Altercation on SEPTA bus involving former WHYY intern and pepper spray goes viral
The two participants, including a former WHYY intern, in the chaotic scene knew each other during their time at Community College of Philadelphia. Elon Musk chimed in on X.
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Philly Saves retirement program will go to voters for approval on May ballot
The program would automatically sign people up without a company-supported retirement program and deduct 3–6% for a Roth or traditional IRA.
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Prosecutors move to drop child abuse charges against Atlantic City superintendent
La’Quetta Small was charged with physically attacking her teenage daughter in 2024 alongside her husband, Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small.
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PHA, building trades unions strike deal to rebuild shuttered Brith Sholom House
PHA announced a $100 million agreement to restore the apartment tower in Wynnefield Heights, creating “deeply affordable” senior housing and hundreds of jobs.
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Listen 1:18Their plan to address the city's housing and poverty issues includes tackling high rents, water bill shutoffs and property reassessment errors.
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Listen 0:52Outgoing New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy declines to codify Immigrant Trust Directive
The directive, established in 2018, survived legal challenges. Murphy feared codifying it would not have the same chances in court.
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Listen 1:06During her inauguration speech, Sherrill compared Trump’s behavior in the White House to the tyranny of King George III.
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Listen 0:59New Pennsylvania loan program seeks to expand affordable rentals for at-risk populations
The $35 million initiative comes courtesy of the American Rescue Plan. The funding will be distributed by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency.
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Listen 1:07These Newark, Delaware 4th graders are lobbying for wetland protections
The EPA last year proposed changes to the definition of “waters of the United States,” leaving some Delaware wetlands vulnerable to development.
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Listen 3:26As winter drags on, Philadelphia advocates are pushing to dispel myths about suicide risk
Research shows that rates of suicide are actually higher during the warmer months of the year, not during the winter holidays, a common misconception.
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Listen 1:11Garden State residents spend more than 30% of their income on housing. The newly elected governor wants to make the state more affordable.
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Listen 1:06Germantown residents are mobilizing against displacement: ‘People power is real’
With a nod to King's vision for America, grassroots organizers aim to empower residents to "fight for their neighborhoods" amid mounting affordability pressures.
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Listen 1:17‘Love thy neighbor’: Invoking King, Philly protesters decry ICE raids and custody deaths
"If King were alive today," said Rev. Gregory Holston, "he'd be right out here with us."
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Listen 1:24In Fairmount Park, volunteers spend MLK Day tackling invasive species
Organizers hope the day of service encourages people to volunteer year-round.
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Listen 1:04‘Strawberries to collard greens’: The Original American Foundation grows free food in Kingsessing
Founders of the Original American Foundation say their goals are to lower food costs for neighbors and prevent gentrification.
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