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a worker applies a coating of Acrymax to the roof of a rowhouse in Philadelphia
Urban Planning

Live in Strawberry Mansion and want a ‘cool roof’ coating? Here’s how to get one for free

Philly residents in Brewerytown, Strawberry Mansion and Allegheny West can apply for a pilot program that aims to reduce energy burden and curb the cost of electric bills.

1 day ago

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Immigrant advocates hold signs at a rally in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy

‘A void of leadership’: Pa. immigrant advocates call on Gov. Josh Shapiro to end state collaboration with ICE

Organizers also urged the governor to support a law that would grant driver’s licenses to all residents.

2 days ago

Listen 0:47
People sit in chairs at a Delaware community listening session about gun violence
Community

‘Peer pressure’: Delaware Gov. Matt Meyer holds listening sessions on the causes of gang and gun violence

Wilmington community activists and state officials discussed various causes of gun violence, including poverty and lack of positive male influences.

2 days ago

Listen 1:37
Seal for the Philly DA's Office
Courts & Law
6abc

Man convicted for building explosives, plotting to attack multiple locations in Philadelphia region

The 19-year-old, who was 17 when he was arrested, was found guilty of plotting to attack Philly's Pride parade, nuclear power plants and other targets.

2 days ago

Police cars at the scene of the shooting
Courts & Law

Suspect in killing of 3 Pennsylvania officers was a 24-year-old being sought on stalking charges

The shooting erupted in the area of North Codorus Township, about 115 miles west of Philadelphia, not far from the Maryland line, authorities said.

2 days ago

Josh Shapiro and Donald Trump photos side by side
Politics & Policy
WESA

Trump admin. threatens to withhold $460M in food-stamp funding if Pa. doesn’t share personal data

A long-simmering battle between Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and the White House over the state’s food-stamp program is set to come to a head by the end of this week.

2 days ago

Travelers walk to their gates at the Philadelphia International Airport
Urban Planning

Philly airport launches new logo, slogan in preparation for huge influx of 2026 passengers

PHL expects some 30 million people to pass through its gates this year, with hopes for an even bigger 2026 for the U.S. semiquincentennial.

2 days ago

Listen 1:13
Psilocybin mushrooms are seen in a grow room
Health

Pa. House Democrats consider ‘magic mushrooms’ as mental health treatment

A growing body of research has shown that microdoses of psilocybin could be an effective tool for treating mental health illnesses.

2 days ago

Danitra Sherman, deputy advocacy and policy director
Politics & Policy

Bucks County judge considers sheriff’s ICE agreement as immigration advocates rally outside the courthouse

A judge will determine whether Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran could make a deal with ICE on his own without the county commissioner’s approval.

2 days ago

Listen 1:17
Workers spread the white coating along the road
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philadelphia tests out ‘cool pavement’ in Hunting Park to combat summer heat

The city finished installing a second “cool pavement” test patch this summer. So far, results are mixed.

2 days ago

Listen 4:31
Linda Shockley smiles outside the Peter Mott House
Community

Lawnside Historical Society marks 35th anniversary of preserving Underground Railroad and borough history

The organization will celebrate with new exhibits and an interpretation of Harriet Tubman.

2 days ago

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaking
Community

Justice Sotomayor discusses her new book in Philadelphia, how her mother impacted her work on the Supreme Court

The first Latina Supreme Court justice spoke with WHYY’s Cherri Gregg and answered fan-submitted questions throughout the event.

2 days ago

Listen 1:19
Luigi Mangione looks on
Courts & Law

Why prosecutors charged Luigi Mangione with terrorism and a judge said no

A judge shut down an attempt to use a 9/11-era New York terrorism law in the case against Mangione. If that sounds like an unusual use of a terrorism law, it wasn’t a first.

3 days ago

Charlie Kirk looks on
Politics & Policy

Montgomery County Democratic official resigns after backlash to her Facebook comments on Charlie Kirk’s death

In a now-deleted post, Jennifer Stomsky criticized Democrats’ response to the assassination.

3 days ago

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Kyle Schwarber watches after hitting a two-run home run
Community

Phillies get an early start on ‘Red October’ after clinching the NL East. Here’s how to watch the playoffs

The Phillies will be looking to add more flags to the Citizens Bank Park outfield this fall as they aim to win another NL Pennant and the World Series.

3 days ago

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