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A man holds a young falcon chick
Science

U.S. peregrine falcons adapt well to city living as their coastal cousins struggle with bird flu

City falcons have successfully added buildings and bridges to the their natural habitats in cities such as Elizabeth, New Jersey.

1 day ago

Ross Whiting, Cheltenham School District director, speaks at a school board meeting
Education

Cheltenham school board moves to close Elkins Park School

Cheltenham School District is changing its grade structure to accommodate the loss of the aging Montgomery County school.

1 day ago

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Rowhouses in Philadelphia’s Spring Garden neighborhood
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly legislation would cut red tape for affordable housing projects, reduce up-front rental costs

The legislation is part of a broader effort to increase the city’s supply of affordable housing while blunting the financial burden of renting a new place.

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Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli speaks after the first Republican debate Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at Rider University in Lawrenceville
Politics & Policy

South Jersey’s influence: Why it matters in the 2025 New Jersey governor’s race

Jack Ciattarelli is banking on South Jersey helping him get the Republican nomination. Steve Sweeney is hoping for the same, but on the Democratic side.

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Jeremy Springman and Heather Huntington pose for photo
Science

Penn researchers worked on USAID contracts for years. Some are now out of a job

Researchers say losing USAID funding means less research that benefits the U.S. government, fewer opportunities for students, and a loss of trust in the U.S. overseas.

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Animism sculpture
Arts & Entertainment

Owning the means of production: New Jersey’s Grounds for Sculpture merges with the fabrication company next door

Seward Johnson established his atelier in 1974 to give artists greater involvement in the technical production of their work.

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Community

WHYY News wins 4 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

Honorees were recognized for excellence in digital and broadcast. The award is considered among the highest honors in journalism.

2 days ago

The headquarters for National Public Radio
Courts & Law

NPR sues Trump administration over executive order to cut federal funding to public media

The lawsuit from NPR and three local stations argues that Trump’s executive order to slash public subsidies to PBS and NPR violates the First Amendment.

2 days ago

Police are seen on the scene of a mass shooting in Fairmount Park
Community

Philadelphia police to boost presence in Fairmount Park after 2 killed, 9 wounded in Memorial Day mass shooting

Mayor Cherelle Parker urged parents to be the eyes and ears of city officials to prevent mass shootings like the one that occurred on Memorial Day.

2 days ago

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Stefanie Seldin and Brandon Allcorn.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

A Philadelphia project hopes to harness the legal system to put negligent landlords on notice

The pilot is designed to help low-income renters whose homes need noncosmetic repairs.

2 days ago

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Medical marijuana center near Frankford
Politics & Policy

‘Completely botched’: More than 2 years after legalization, Delaware still has no marijuana retail stores

Municipalities and counties have banned or restricted businesses, but the state is in the process of issuing retail, growing and manufacturing licenses.

2 days ago

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DJ Diamond Kuts profile
Arts & Entertainment

DJ Diamond Kuts will bring her Philadelphia sound to this year’s Roots Picnic

“The Roots Picnic feels like a big cookout,” the Philly-native DJ said. “It feels like that one moment where the whole city comes together.”

2 days ago

A longhorned tick, or Haemaphysalis longicornis, is seen through its life stages.
Science

An invasive tick is swarming southeastern Pa. Here’s what you need to know

Why researchers say the Asian longhorned tick is spreading so rapidly — and why it could pose a serious threat to human and animal health.

3 days ago

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Bella GreenWolf and Daniel GreenWolf breathe fire to cap off their performance. (Kenny Cooper/WHYY)
Community

Philadelphia Renaissance Faire offers medieval magic

The third annual Philadelphia Renaissance Faire finished its three-day run Monday with artisans, contests, demonstrations, games and performances galore.

3 days ago

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Musical bands played patriotic tunes during the Doylestown Memorial Day parade.
Community

Doylestown Memorial Day parade honors America’s fallen soldiers in 157th year

About 15,000 people attended a historic Memorial Day parade in Doylestown, Pennsylvania to honor military veterans from all conflicts.

3 days ago

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