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Lauren Eberly, Julia Koprak, Karen Lin, Julia Weatherly and Beatrice Forman onstage
Health

Momentum builds among Philly-area doctors, farmers, nonprofits to grow ‘food as medicine’ approach

Coalition members aim to address food waste, access to fresh produce, food supply chain issues, availability of nutrition education and more.

1 hour ago

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President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally
Politics & Policy

Stolen election rhetoric from Trump isn’t new. His ability to act on those claims is

President Donald Trump's involvement in this year's midterm elections has moved from rhetoric to reality.

2 hours ago

A whole coven has camped out on a bench in Philadelphia’s Fairmount neighborhood.
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Halloween haunts, HBCU football at the Linc, Mural Arts Fest and more in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Oct. 29 to Nov. 1: Día de los Muertos in Delaware, “Rocky Horror Picture Show” in Philly and Rhiannon Giddens in South Jersey are among weekend highlights.

7 hours ago

police tape hanging
Courts & Law

‘Going to handcuff us’: New Delaware law limits release of names, photos of people charged with felonies, including murder

Police and prosecutors can’t provide the public with identifying info unless the charge is a felony and it’s “necessary to protect the public’s safety.”

8 hours ago

the U.S. Capitol
Politics & Policy

4 contested Pa. congressional races shift in Democrats’ favor ahead of midterm battle for control of U.S. House

Democrats need to gain four seats in the U.S. House to win a majority in that chamber. Pennsylvania can make or break their plans.

8 hours ago

A man walks into a polling place on election day
Politics & Policy

Sorting fact from fear: ICE at the polls, DOJ election monitors in Pa. and other Election Day concerns

Philadelphia-area officials explain who’s allowed at your polling place, what counts as intimidation and what to do if something goes wrong.

8 hours ago

Seth Shapiro standing inside the offices of PGW.
Community

Philadelphia Gas Commission seeks ‘complete accounting’ of free trips taken by PGW CEO Seth Shapiro

WHYY News previously reported on freebies that PGW CEO Seth Shapiro accepted from the utility’s vendors.

8 hours ago

a sign reads Lulu Ross Elementary School
Community

After a devastating fire at a southern Delaware school, district and state leaders focus on recovery

A fire Sunday severely damaged Lulu M. Ross Elementary School in Milford. Officials are working to get students back in classrooms next week.

9 hours ago

Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez looks on
Politics & Policy

Secretary of state’s reluctance to speak publicly about Delaware’s unclaimed property program raises eyebrows

Delaware Secretary of State Charuni Patibanda-Sanchez asked to speak privately to give her views on the state’s unclaimed property program.

9 hours ago

One of the new bank of EVgo quick chargers for electric vehicles outside a Wawa store at Aramingo Avenue and Wheatsheaf Lane in Philadelphia. (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Pa. announces funding for 515 new electric vehicle chargers

The new stations will increase the number of public chargers in Philadelphia by more than 50%.

20 hours ago

Envelopes for mail-in ballots at the Wake County Board of Elections
Politics & Policy

Pa. election 2026: Made a mistake on your mail ballot? Here’s how to fix it

A majority of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties allow voters to correct errors on submitted mail ballots.

1 day ago

Apartments for rent in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New Philadelphia renter-protection laws set to take effect Sunday

The Safe Healthy Homes Act expands protections against landlord retaliation, strengthens tenants' rights and creates new enforcement measures.

1 day ago

The new KAAZI Workforce Training Center
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New Navy Yard training program prepares Philadelphians for pharmaceutical manufacturing jobs

The program will offer training in simulated clean rooms, with courses beginning in January. Some will be open to people without college degrees.

1 day ago

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Residential block in Trenton with several houses
Money

Time is running out for New Jersey residents to get property tax relief payments. Here’s what to know

All state residents 65 and older must fill out a new PAS-1 form, even if they did so last year, to be eligible for relief from some property taxes.

1 day ago

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the statue outside Legislative Hall
Politics & Policy

U.S. House Oversight Committee questions Delaware’s lack of transparency on AI-run companies initiative

Republican U.S. Rep. James Comer said he’s concerned the proposal would protect rich AI investors while locking out competitors.

2 days ago

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