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Chester County hayfields can be traps for baby birds. A collaboration aims to make them havens
Chester County farmers, conservationists and landowners are working together to help baby birds successfully leave the nest.
1 year ago
Listen 4:56Officials in Upper Merion Township begin second phase of single-use plastic ban
Public establishments within the Montgomery County township will no longer be allowed to offer plastic utensils.
1 year ago
After poor debate performance, Pres. Biden appeals to donors at N.J. Gov. Murphy’s home
On Saturday, Biden told attendees at Gov. Phil Murphy's Red Bank, New Jersey home that he didn’t have a great debate night, “but I’m going to be fighting harder.”
1 year ago
Former Philadelphia labor union president sentenced to 4 years in embezzlement case
Prosecutors said Brian Burrows, former president of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, and John Dougherty used union funds for personal expenses.
1 year ago
Philly small business owners are adjusting to the new ‘status quo’
For the second year in a row, a majority of area small businesses reported being in “poor” or “fair” financial condition in 2023.
1 year ago
WHYY ‘Black Men in Media’ summit tackles stereotypes, diversity in media
At WHYY’s day-long event, experienced Black journalists shared their career insights on shifting media narratives about the Black community.
1 year ago
Listen 1:35Fetterman traveled to Israel and met with Netanyahu despite blowback on the left
Fetterman said progressives who refuse to vote for President Biden over his handling of the war in Gaza could cost Democrats the election.
1 year ago
Jan. 6 shadows the 2024 campaign, but not on the debate stage. That alarms democracy advocates
The Supreme Court is weighing cases involving Jan. 6, including a decision Friday that makes it easier for some rioters to contest their charges and convictions.
1 year ago
Free medical, dental and vision care: A pop-up clinic is coming to Philly, and it needs volunteers
Remote Area Medical’s free clinic in Philadelphia is scheduled for Aug. 24 and 25. Health services are provided on a first-come, first-serve basis.
1 year ago
Listen 1:14A long Fourth of July week means heavy traffic in Philly and beyond
Millions are hitting the roads in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, which will likely cause traffic delays over the next several days.
1 year ago
N.J. approves the largest spending plan in state history. Here are the key takeaways
New Jersey has a new spending plan in place. It’s the largest budget ever approved, and Gov. Phil Murphy says there’s good reason.
1 year ago
Biden bounces back from bad debate with energetic Raleigh rally
Speaking to a crowd of roughly 2,000 supporters in Raleigh, Biden reiterated his belief that Trump is bad for the country on issues like abortion and the economy.
1 year ago
Former Philly Councilmember Donna Reed Miller dies at 77
The former council member worked to improve the quality of life in Philadelphia, especially in the 8th Councilmanic District, where she lived.
1 year ago
Prosecutors rest in seventh week of Sen. Bob Menendez’s bribery trial
Before resting, prosecutors elicited details about the senator’s financial records by questioning an FBI forensic accountant.
1 year ago
Biden’s Democratic allies admit he had a poor debate but say they’re still standing behind him
Thursday’s debate appears set to reinforce the public’s deep-seated concerns about both men before perhaps the largest audience they'll garner before ballots are cast.
1 year ago