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A photo of the streets of Allentown, Pennsylvania
Politics & Policy

Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with reality in a Pennsylvania city critical to the midterms

Vice President JD Vance recently visited Allentown and blamed the Biden administration for the affordability crisis.

3 hours ago

The outside of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School. (6abc)
Education
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Parent shares antisemitic voicemail allegedly left by Lower Gwynedd Elementary School principal

District leaders say Philip Leddy believed the call had ended when he made the remarks to another employee in the room.

5 hours ago

Eagles run the ball into the end zone right at the 1 yard line
Arts & Entertainment

The tush push lives on: The past, present and uncertain future of the NFL’s most controversial play

Before the season, team owners lost an attempt to ban the Eagles' brute-force offensive play by just two votes. How safe is the brotherly shove from a new prohibition attempt?

9 hours ago

A utility meter
Community

‘Real, economic pressures’: Delmarva Power customers feel the squeeze as electricity and gas rates keep climbing

Lack of energy supply and continuing price hikes for gas and electricity this year have frustrated Delawareans over ability to afford higher utility bills.

10 hours ago

Municipal sanitation workers collect trash in Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Community

Twice-weekly trash collection comes to North Philly in January. Here’s what to know

Among the neighborhoods included: Tioga, Strawberry Mansion, Brewerytown, Spring Garden and Fishtown.

11 hours ago

Young students from Keystone Elementary School's Nature Club in Croydon walk across a makeshift bridge of wooden stumps in the middle of Croydon Woods.
Community

2025 in photos: A year of change, celebration and resolve in the Philadelphia region

Here’s a view from WHYY News photographers of how the last 12 months unfolded in real time.

11 hours ago

Cherelle Parker is on stage speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Mayor Parker announces plan to add 1,000 new beds to house people experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia

The ‘One Philly Plan to End Street Homelessness’ is a partnership with Jefferson Hospital in an attempt to help thousands of homeless residents.

22 hours ago

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Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija speaks
Community

Montco businessman commits $1M to support new Lansdale homeless shelter

Construction on the new homeless shelter in Lansdale is ongoing. Montgomery County officials are tentatively planning a ribbon cutting ceremony for February 2026.

1 day ago

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The Miracle on South 13th Street light display in South Philadelphia
Community

Can South Philly’s Miracle on 13th Street avoid the traffic ‘nightmare’?

The annual tradition that sees homes adorned with holiday lights and decorations has grown so popular that honking from impatient drivers is becoming a problem for some.

1 day ago

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The roof of a data centre is pictured
Science

Pa., N.J. and Del. could see increased risk of power outages due to supply and demand crunch on regional grid

Grid operator PJM was unable to secure enough promised power to reach its reliability goal during an auction this week.

1 day ago

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Mwigulu and Emmanuel getting set up with new prosthetic arms from students
Health

After surviving violent attacks and amputation, Tanzanians with albinism get new prosthetics in New Jersey

Young adults from Tanzania with albinism who’ve survived attacks from “black magic” believers visit the U.S. through Global Medical Relief Fund.

1 day ago

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Neil Makhija speaks at 2025 State of the County
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County increases property taxes by 4% in 2026 budget

Commissioner Neil Makhija said the bipartisan budget “sends a signal to all residents that we're here working together, and we're not just here to score political points.”

2 days ago

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A parking lot with EV chargers in front of two spaces
Politics & Policy

N.J., Del. and Pa. join lawsuit seeking Trump administration release funds for EV chargers

EV charging infrastructure development is stalled across the region because the White House is not releasing the funds.

2 days ago

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Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small leaves a conference room
Courts & Law

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small acquitted of all child abuse charges

The mayor, who was charged in 2024, has called the case against him and his wife politically motivated.

2 days ago

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Politics & Policy

18,000 Delawareans getting early holiday gift — $18.8 million in medical debt relief

The Meyer administration is partnering with nonprofit Undue Medical Debt, which buys bundles of unpaid bills for about a penny on the dollar.

2 days ago

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