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Philadelphia skyline over the Delaware River
Weather

Recent rainfall not enough to pull Philly region out of drought, climatologists say

The region faces about a 10-inch deficit in rainfall. Three to four inches of rain a month are typical during the winter.

1 year ago

Cows on a farm
Science

Pennsylvania mandates ‘precautionary’ testing of dairy farm milk for avian influenza

Testing samples will be taken about every two weeks from tankers that are transporting dairy farm milk to processing plants.

1 year ago

Jack Smith speaks
Politics & Policy

Special counsel moves to dismiss election interference case against President-elect Donald Trump

In court papers. prosecutors said the Justice Department's position "is that the Constitution requires that this case be dismissed before the defendant is inaugurated.”

1 year ago

a child receives a plate of food
Community

Philly’s immigrant and refugee populations remain ‘thankful together’ during Thanksgiving celebration

“We know the future will be better because you are sharing the present with us,” said HIAS’ executive director.

1 year ago

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agles running back Saquon Barkley, left, runs against Los Angeles Rams safety Kamren Kinchens during the first half of an NFL football game in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.
Arts & Entertainment

Saquon Barkley sets Eagles franchise record with 255 yards rushing, 2 TDs in a 37-20 win over Rams

Barkley leads the league with a career-best 1,392 yards rushing, including a league-best seven 100-yard rushing games in his seismic first season with Philadelphia.

1 year ago

The Skew Arch Bridge
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

This iconic trolley bridge in Fairmount Park is getting restored

Part of the Trolley Trail that opened last year, the century-old skew arch bridge is getting a facelift.

1 year ago

Luciano Spennato, second from left, poses with the Scotto Pizza crew in the mid-80s.
Community

Is the American shopping mall dead? The Philadelphia area has seen its fair share disappear

Industry experts believe the mall is not extinct, but evolving. However, there is a difference between the institution and a beloved small town mall like Granite Run.

1 year ago

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Matt Meyer
Politics & Policy

Delaware Gov.-elect Matt Meyer announces transition public feedback process ahead of taking office next year

Gov.-elect Meyer’s policy committees have already started meeting this week. He will be sworn into office Jan. 21.

1 year ago

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Scott Bessent speaks
Politics & Policy

What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump’s pick for treasury secretary

Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction and deregulation, is a past supporter of Democrats who has become an enthusiastic supporter of Donald Trump.

1 year ago

debris on the street
Weather

Forecasts warn of possible winter storms across U.S. during Thanksgiving week

The East Coast will be the most impacted on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, forecasters said.

1 year ago

a flooded street
Urban Planning
6abc

Crews work to repair 20-inch water main break in Northern Liberties

A 20-inch broken water main occurred on the 1100 block of North 4th Street early Sunday afternoon.

1 year ago

Lawnside residents look on and four signs read LOVE
Community

Lawnside community holds vigil to shine light on love in the face of hate incident

Neighboring residents gathered in support for the historically Black borough of Lawnside, New Jersey, where a resident became a victim of racist graffiti.

1 year ago

Cal Ripken Jr., baseball Hall of Fame shortstop, helps a Tinicum School student with a STEM activity at the school’s new STEM center, donated by the Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation on November 20, 2024. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education

Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation opens new STEM center at Tinicum School featuring drones and free technology

Cal Ripken Jr. talked about his legendary father and how the foundation is helping to reduce wealth and race disparities for students who enter STEM careers.

1 year ago

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The Jazz Age Illustration exhibition celebrates the creative spirit and dynamic energy of that time period.
(Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Delaware Art Museum revives the roaring ‘20s with public murals for its Jazz Age Illustration exhibition

The exhibition hearkens back to the visual style of the early 20th century, with art from magazine covers and album art to cartoons.

1 year ago

Sinta Penyami Storms performs the Tari Cendrawasih, the Birds of Paradise dance. (Emily Neil/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

‘Dreaming together’: Philly’s Indonesian community celebrates gamelan music, dance

“We want to empower the community, and part of empowering the community is talking about our cultural traditions,” Sinta Penyami Storms said.

1 year ago

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