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A restaurant owner previously detained by immigration enforcement officers hugs a neighbor in front of her restaurant
Community

‘[I] didn’t expect that kind of reaction’: N.J. restaurant owner detained by ICE reacts to community support

The Emanet family met with U.S. Rep. Donald Norcross and other officials after the matriarch of the family was released from a detention center in N.J.

8 months ago

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Red Star chickens roost in their coop
Health

New Jersey remains vigilant about bird flu amid growing number of cases

Live poultry markets in New Jersey where bird flu was found have reopened after being disinfected. Cat owners get an avian influenza warning.

8 months ago

The Delaware City Refinery in New Castle, Del. A new report on air pollution from the Lung Association focuses on the four-state, 16-county Philadelphia-Reading-Camden-PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

EPA grants for air pollution monitoring, cooling kits and A/C units in Pa. and Del. terminated

In a termination letter, the EPA said it is ensuring its grants do not support programs promoting “DEI” or environmental justice initiatives.

8 months ago

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Black smoke rising in the sky from the fire
Community

SPS Technologies in Jenkintown lays off 250 employees following four-alarm blaze

Montgomery County Commissioner Neil Makhija wrote to Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffet asking for expanded severance packages for SPS employees.

8 months ago

ICE detaining a person
Community

Once-routine immigration check-ins become high-stakes calculations as some are detained

In Philadelphia, an Ecuadorian man released by ICE in January was detained at his appointment in February. His lawyer said all that changed was who occupied the Oval Office.

8 months ago

Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens speaks to a number of other CEOs on a stage at West Chester University
Money

Philly-area CEOs challenged by economic uncertainty. Here’s how they’re managing it

Some top leaders say they are relying on strategies they used during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to manage the current economic uncertainties.

8 months ago

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Rennie Harris dancing with dancers
Arts & Entertainment

Detroit, Chicago and Philly street dancing represented in Rennie Harris’ new performance

The Philly-raised choreographer pulled together dancers from three cities to show how street dancing evolves in different places.

8 months ago

JSK Fellow Candice Fortman
Community

WHYY News Civic News Summit fosters dialogue between local communities and newsrooms

The conference will feature several panels focused on civic dialogue and community-centered partnerships. The event is open to the public and free to attend.

8 months ago

dogs being examined by a vet
Community
6abc

ACCT Philly holding emergency adoption event amid overcrowding crisis at animal shelter

ACCT Philly is offering $10 adoptions for all dogs and cats through March 23.

8 months ago

A young girl walking down the street holding onto a woman's hand
Politics & Policy

The Trump administration pushes again to restrict birthright citizenship. What does that mean?

Here is a look at birthright citizenship, what Trump has said about it and the prospects for ending it.

8 months ago

Donald Trump speaking
Education

More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign

“Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement.

8 months ago

Photo from a high schools girls basketball game
Education

Does Delaware’s transgender athlete policy put $336 million in annual federal education funding at risk?

No transgender girls are on girls’ school teams, but the complaint seeks to have the state follow President Trump’s executive order, or pay the price.

8 months ago

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Conductor Marin Alsop leads the Philadelphia Orchestra
Arts & Entertainment

‘Picaflor: A Future Myth’: Philadelphia Orchestra premieres work about climate apocalypse averted by a hummingbird

Gabriela Lena Frank’s “Picaflor: A Future Myth” digs into ancient Peruvian mythology to tell a story about the future.

8 months ago

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Inside the room
Education

St. Georges High School to open new in-house mental health center in Middletown, Del.

St. Georges High School opens Delaware's largest Sean’s room, a student-centered mental health space offering peer support and resources to foster well-being and community.

8 months ago

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Mayor Cherelle Parker enters council chambers
PlanPhilly
Money

Philly Mayor Parker’s budget proposes city wage and business tax cuts

Mayor Cherelle Parker said it’s about balancing the city’s books during a time of financial uncertainty while offering some relief to businesses.

8 months ago

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