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U.S. Army celebrates 250th anniversary in Philadelphia
Saturday’s events at Independence Mall are the core of a three-day, public celebration.
2 days ago
WHYY News will host pop-up newsroom in Willingboro, New Jersey
Burlington County residents can meet WHYY News’ New Jersey team, discuss story ideas and ask questions.
2 days ago
Philadelphia can now create an anti-displacement fund for tenants. Will it happen?
For now, there is no dedicated funding, but that could change if the bill’s sponsor gets his way.
3 days ago
Haddonfield’s historic Black neighborhood is now a destination on New Jersey’s Black Heritage Trail
The unveiling of the historical marker recognizing the once vibrant African American community is part of the borough’s pre-Juneteenth celebrations.
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Listen 1:02Bucks County artist creates collaborative, interactive Juneteenth flag
The artwork, composed of tiles painted by members of 16 different local organizations, will be on display at the Mercer Museum this Saturday.
3 days ago
Listen 1:09Philadelphia Board of Education voices concern over charter school performance
Board members reviewed 18 schools up for charter renewal, two weeks after approving the first new charter school since 2018.
3 days ago
Delaware lawmakers move bills limiting cooperation with federal immigration agents to a floor vote
Delaware police trade unions oppose legislation limiting cooperation between local and federal immigration agencies.
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Authorities are looking for four detainees who escaped from the New Jersey facility. There were reports of a possible uprising and disorder at the facility Thursday night.
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Appeals court temporarily blocks judge’s ruling to return control of National Guard to California
The ruling comes after a federal judge’s order said Trump's National Guard deployment was illegal.
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For Philly’s Low Cut Connie, protest songs and American dissent are ‘patriotic’
Singer-songwriter Adam Weiner talks protest songs, fear, and American identity ahead of nationwide “No Kings” protests.
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Listen 9:16‘TERRA’ weaves women’s bodies into the forest of Northwest Philly’s Schuylkill Center
Tucked into Philly’s largest tract of wild forest, “TERRA” explores ecofeminism and the disruptive forces of gravity.
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Listen 2:07While Atlantic Shores took the step to cancel its contract with New Jersey, the company says its project is in a holding pattern while awaiting a new political climate.
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Listen 1:21The measure, which would claw back two years of public media funding, passed by only two votes, with five Republicans voting against it and four Democrats missing the vote.
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Listen 1:12World Cafe Live workers fired after walking off the job in protest of new leadership
Picketers say new leadership caused chaos in the workplace. All who joined the walkout were fired, and WCL says its considering legal action.
4 days ago
Union representing blue collar Philly workers votes to authorize strike
Union leaders say they've been in negotiations with the city for months without reaching an agreement.
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