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Sunoco buys two homes at Chester County site of Mariner East 2-related sinkhole
State and county documents show the company paid $400,000 each for the properties in Chester County.
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278 apartments will rise on site of partially demolished Gothic-style West Philly church
The building will include a green roof and 54 underground parking spaces, as well as four electric vehicle charging stations.
8 years ago
Slim tower to replace Chestnut St. Rainbow building
The 52 new dwellings rising at 1208 Chestnut St. in Center City come as the eastern portion of Center City densifies and redevelops.
8 years ago
Rod Rosenstein submits letter of resignation to Trump
Rosenstein's departure had been expected since the confirmation of William Barr as attorney general. The White House nominated his replacement two weeks ago.
8 years ago
Murphy signs package of bills aimed at easing New Jersey foreclosure crisis
With bipartisan accord, N.J. lawmakers have crafted laws to help homeowners caught in the foreclosure crisis. Gov. Phil Murphy signed the legislation into law on Monday.
8 years ago
Errant tsunami warning reaches some at the Shore and beyond
An errant tsunami warning alert Monday raised eyebrows at the Jersey Shore and beyond.
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Manufacturer bringing 265 jobs to East Camden HQ, aiming to revitalize Federal St. corridor
Mayor Frank Moran foresees the redevelopment of Federal Street corridor as a manufacturer brings headquarters to Camden.
8 years ago
A new program supports Latina entrepreneurs on the rise
"Ella Emprende," a new course from Finanta, offers training and development for women business owners and leaders.
8 years ago
Student protesters occupy Swarthmore fraternity house, want it closed
Students at Swarthmore College occupied a fraternity house after alleged documents describing some members' derogatory comments and sexual assault jokes were leaked.
8 years ago
Women’s health care funding survives, but N.J. advocates still wary
Judge halts Trump administration’s efforts to change how Title X funds can be used; ‘Protect X’ campaign to continue, including in N.J.
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WHYY’s Morning Edition listeners honor National Poetry Month through haiku
WHYY's Morning Edition listeners celebrate their neighborhoods through haiku during National Poetry Month.
8 years ago
Field of Dreams brings joy, baseball to Jersey shore town
Funded by donations and grants, the 16-year-old organization grew from an idea by Absecon resident Barry Hackett whose grandson Jacob is confined to a wheelchair.
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Pending bill would create a $500 fine for releasing a balloon in N.J.
The pending bill cites balloons as a danger to wildlife and marine animals who mistake them as food or become entangled in the string.
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Philadelphia poet Ursula Rucker finds salvation in poetry
To mark the end of National Poetry Month, Ursula Rucker sat down with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn to discuss her writing.
8 years ago
Listen 5:58Kenney grilled on gun violence, gentrification at Germantown mayoral debate
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney, challengers state Sen. Anthony Williams and former City Controller Alan Butkovitz talk property taxes and violence in Germantown.
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