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‘This is a modern-day concentration camp’: Tensions rise at Delany Hall ICE facility in New Jersey
Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who was denied entry to the facility this week, said Health Department inspectors were not allowed to do a full inspection.
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‘Yes in God’s backyard’: Upper Merion church transforms vacant building into affordable housing
Construction on the 20-unit rental complex is expected to be completed by early 2027.
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SEPTA board approves budget and bus route changes
In the works for years, the changes are designed to streamline service and will cause some people to make multiple route changes to replace what was once a one-vehicle ride.
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Listen 1:05WHYY wins 6 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
Honorees were recognized for excellence in digital and audio works that touched on health care concerns in Delco, bluegrass music in Bucks and more.
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One lawmaker said detainees at Delaney Hall in Newark are being given small portions of food that “very often” contain maggots.
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Women’s incarceration in the U.S., by the numbers
Women face unique challenges in a prison system originally designed for men
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Roots Picnic, West Philly Porchfest, Bruce Springsteen and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’
May 28–31: Wine, Food & Music Festival in Delaware, jazz and classical music in Philly and Soar and Shore Airshow in South Jersey are among weekend event highlights.
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Listen 5:08Historic Delaware museum marks America’s 250th with contemporary art that challenges America’s past
The Rockwood Museum pairs works by five regional artists with its historic collection to explore race, identity and who is included in “We the People.”
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Listen 2:05America 250th: Philly event highlights youth perspectives on the American Revolution
The event, hosted by WHYY and Penn’s McNeil Center, brought together a panel of students and educators to discuss the meaning of democracy.
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Phase-one costs of the Edgemoor container terminal construction have ballooned from $415 million to $669 million.
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Listen 0:50Gov. Shapiro announces plan to attract ‘responsible’ data center development
The plan would require data centers seeking tax incentives to mitigate their impacts on the environment and electric grid.
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Listen 1:08Una histórica iglesia de Wilmington resulta dañada en un incendio masivo
Líderes religiosos, residentes y funcionarios electos se congregaron en Wilmington después de que un incendio destruyera gran parte de la histórica iglesia.
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El torneo, que se extiende durante todo el fin de semana, atrae a cientos de equipos de fútbol de todo el mundo y genera un impulso económico estimado de $2 millones.
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N.J,. N.Y. attorneys general launch investigation into FIFA World Cup ticket sales
The investigation comes after reports that fans are allegedly being misled about the locations of the seats they were purchasing.
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Fleisher: ‘As long as I’m mayor’ there will be no data centers in Cherry Hill
Mayor Dave Fleisher said officials are working on a proposal to ban the controversial facilities.
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