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Mary Mason, a Philadelphia talk radio veteran known for her program
Arts & Entertainment
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Philadelphia talk radio veteran Mary Mason dies at 94

Mason became a Philadelphia radio star at a pivotal time, paving the way for women and minorities to do the same.

1 year ago

Mount Vernon Cemetery
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

Philly’s historic Mount Vernon cemetery could be yours for $1 million

Cemetery volunteers are working to make the urban forest open to families with loved ones buried there. It will be a long road ahead.

1 year ago

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A close-up of a rock found inside a cave in Buckingham Township. The
Community

A stone discovered in a Bucks County cave brings the Doan Gang legend closer to the truth

A carved stone was recently discovered in a Bucks County cave. It is evidence of movements by a Bucks County band of Revolutionary outlaws.

1 year ago

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A COVID-19 antigen home test indicating a positive result
Health

COVID cases are rising in Philadelphia. Here’s what to know

The rise comes as the CDC is preparing to end its program providing free COVID-19 vaccines to people without insurance.

1 year ago

Rain falls in front of the Eiffel Tower, in Paris, France, during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, July 26, 2024. (Pascal Le Segretain/Pool Photo via AP)

Paris dazzles with a rainy Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine River

Singer Celine Dion belted from the Eiffel Tower as Paris kicked off its first Summer Olympics in a century.

1 year ago

Zhongxuan Chen and Omar Baig
Health

Philly medical students begin their health careers with a white coat and a box of Narcan

Thomas Jefferson University was among the first programs in Philly to distribute Narcan to all incoming medical students.

1 year ago

rendering of subway car
Urban Planning
6abc

Renderings of new SEPTA train cars for Market-Frankford Line revealed

The company, Hitachi Rail STS USA, will deliver the first 200 cars starting in 2029.

1 year ago

Residential street
Politics & Policy

Trump gunman’s hometown of Bethel Park reels after assassination attempt

The working-class town of about 30,000 just outside of Pittsburgh was rattled after learning the gunman came from their community.

1 year ago

Tsyon Brown is an apprentice teacher in the Freedom Schools Literacy Academy at Mary McLeod Bethune School in North Philadelphia. (Stephen Williams/WHYY)
Education

Philly’s Freedom Schools Literacy Academy wants to build a national pipeline of Black teachers

The Freedom Schools Literacy Academy looks to address a gap in diversity among Philadelphia’s teachers.

1 year ago

Lieutenant Governor of Delaware Bethany Hall-Long had to revise campaign finance reports after questions arose over payments to her husband. (Saquan Stimpson for WHYY)
Politics & Policy

‘Her corruption is astounding’: Hall-Long opponents in Delaware gubernatorial primary say state report shows she’s unfit for office

The lieutenant governor countered that the elections chief won’t refer the findings for prosecution, and said some conclusions are incorrect.

1 year ago

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Kamala Harris speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ about humanitarian toll in Gaza

In her remarks, which came after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Harris also said she held an “unwavering commitment to Israel."

1 year ago

Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Inside Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s support for private school vouchers

Shapiro, believed to be on Kamala Harris’ vice president shortlist, did not express public support for school vouchers until running for governor.

1 year ago

Philadelphia City Councilmember Quetcy Lozada and Mayor Cherelle Parker meet with children and families at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children on Thursday, July 25, 2024.
Health

New Philadelphia law aims to bring in more federal dollars to children’s and cancer hospitals

The new law focuses on hospitals with high-volume Medicaid patient populations, like St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children.

1 year ago

Former President Barack Obama, with President Joe Biden and Bill Clinton, participates in a fundraising event with Stephen Colbert at Radio City Music Hall, Thursday, March 28, 2024, in New York
Politics & Policy

Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris, giving her expected but crucial support

Harris already has secured the public support of a majority of delegates to the Democratic National Convention, which begins Aug. 19 in Chicago.

1 year ago

Joey Horton at the obstacle course
Community

‘You’ll come close to death — but you won’t die’: Firefighters take on the toughest 2 minutes in sports in Chesco

Firefighters from near and far descended on Chester County for day one of the 2024 Northeast Regional Classic of the Firefighter Challenge Championship Series.

1 year ago

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