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Hidden Brain helps curious people understand the world and themselves. Using science and storytelling, Hidden Brain reveals the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, and the biases that shape our choices.

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Customers look at items inside the SEPTA store in Philadelphia
Community

SEPTA opens pop-up store at Market Street HQ to sell logo merchandise

The store is doing brisk business selling everything from engineer vests for youngsters to shot glasses and water bottles for transit fans.

6 hours ago

An aerial view of residential streets in West Philadelphia
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council’s big housing push: What changed for renters, homeowners and developers in 2025

The mayor’s housing plan took center stage, but lawmakers also made it easier for certain renters to move and made life easier for affordable housing developers.

7 hours ago

People in a boat reenact General George Washington and his troops crossing the Delaware River during the American Revolution
Community

Bucks County park goes beyond Washington’s famous Delaware crossing to showcase ‘rich narrative’ of Revolutionary War history

For America's 250th birthday, living history programs at Washington Crossing Historic Park will shed light on the role of revolutionary women and noncombatants.

19 hours ago

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.

23 hours ago

The outside of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School. (6abc)
Education
6abc

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.

1 day 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?

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

1 day 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.

2 days ago

Listen 0:59
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.

2 days ago

Listen 0:59
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.

2 days ago

Listen 2:30
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.

2 days ago

Listen 0:58
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.

2 days ago

Listen 1:37
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.”

3 days ago

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