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Jimmy Carter smiles
Politics & Policy

Jimmy Carter reflected on a ‘full life’ during a 2015 interview with WHYY. The former U.S. president died Sunday at 100

During a 2015 interview, former President Jimmy Carter spoke with WHYY’s Jennifer Lynn about his political career, humanitarian work and community.

1 year ago

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Celaware County Intermediate Unit IT team
Science

Cyberattacks are on the rise. Can critical infrastructure weather a ‘perfect storm’?

Vulnerable critical infrastructure faces a higher risk of a cyberattack during the holiday season. Here’s what local governments and schools can do to protect themselves.

1 year ago

New Castle County government
Politics & Policy

New Castle County’s new ‘pocket housing’ ordinance offers a solution to Delaware’s affordable housing crisis

The smaller “pocket” homes are designed to be a more affordable and community-focused solution to northern Delaware's housing crisis.

1 year ago

Sunrise in Philly
PlanPhilly
Weather

2024 tied for Philly’s warmest year on record

Since 2020, Philly has consistently had one of its top 10 warmest years on record.

1 year ago

a goat standing by a Christmas tree, a man and two children
Community

Turn your Christmas trees into snacks for goats with the Philly Goat Project

Live Christmas tree donations will help feed the four-legged friends with the Philly Goat Project throughout the winter months.

1 year ago

Kenny Pickett raises a fist
Community

Eagles clinch NFC East, backup QB Kenny Pickett forced out with injury and Saquon Barkley surpasses 2,000 rushing yards

After Jalen Hurts was sidelined last week due to a concussion, Pickett left with a rib injury on Sunday and was replaced by Tanner McKee. The Eagles beat the Cowboys 41-7.

1 year ago

Jimmy Carter speaking
Politics & Policy

Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. president, has died at 100

The Georgia peanut farmer served one turbulent term in the White House before building a reputation as a global humanitarian and champion of democracy.

1 year ago

Adam Goldman, executive director of the Philadelphia Unemployment Project, left, with volunteer Jacqueline Chapman in their office
Money
The Philadelphia Tribune

Special report: Pennsylvania failing the unemployed in not meeting standards with claims

For much of the year, unemployed Pennsylvanians waited weeks to have claims approved or denied, and many who filed appeals waited as long as five months for a decision.

1 year ago

A 32-foot menorah being lit in front of a crowd
Community
6abc

Hanukkah celebration in Philadelphia marks 50 years since first public menorah lighting

A parade of vehicles topped with menorahs traveled from Eakins Oval to Independence Hall on Saturday, ending in front of a 32-foot menorah.

1 year ago

Hazami Sayed's links
Arts & Entertainment

Al-Bustan exhibition links Lebanon to Philadelphia

Founding director Hazami Sayed makes musical chains that tie her Arabic heritage to her life in Philly.

1 year ago

Listen 1:24
Inside a gun shop
Politics & Policy

New Jersey and Delaware AGs join fight to hold firearm dealers accountable

New Jersey and Delaware joined a 16-state alliance aimed at going after gun makers to reduce violence.

1 year ago

Listen 1:07
Fireworks are launched from a barge in the Delaware River as seen from Penns Landing.(Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Lifestyle

How to make — and keep — a new year’s resolution

If you’re planning to make a resolution or two this new year, here are some tips on how to make it stick past January.

1 year ago

FILE - U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a visit to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in Vienna, Va., on Jan. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)
Politics & Policy

Janet Yellen tells Congress U.S. could hit debt limit in mid-January

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers.

1 year ago

Dayle Haddon attends the Dior Pre-Fall 2024 fashion show at the Brooklyn Museum on Monday, April 15, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Arts & Entertainment
6abc

Canadian model, actress found dead after suspected CO leak at Bucks County, Pa. home

Real estate records show the home belongs to actor Marc Blucas and his wife, journalist and producer Ryan Haddon Blucas.

1 year ago

Michael K. Wilson curated Shaheed Rucker's exhibit at the African American Museum in Philadelphia
Arts & Entertainment

Philly’s African American Museum eats its Wheaties in new pop art exhibition

Artist Shaheed Rucker puts Negro baseball leagues athletes on re-creations of the iconic cereal box.

1 year ago

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