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Father and son in Phillies attire
Community

Delco Day returns for year 9 — with a scrapple-themed menu

The price for entry: $6:10, a nod to the 610 area code. Proceeds from Delco Day go to a Delaware County-based cancer foundation.

2 years ago

An empty hospital hallway
Health

Delaware hospital cost review board one step closer to governor’s desk

The bill heads back to the House for approval of a Senate amendment. Hospitals are neutral on the bill after fierce opposition.

2 years ago

Tom Carper posing with people in front of the station
Community

Newark Regional Transportation Center renamed as Thomas R. Carper Station

Carper has long been a train travel evangelist, much like President Biden. Now the Newark Regional Transportation Center near the University of Delaware will bear his name.

2 years ago

Bethany Hall-Long, Collin O'Mara and Matt Meyer sit at a table.
Politics & Policy

‘Trying to get 1 vote, 2 votes’: Delaware gubernatorial candidates woo fellow Democrats, 1 small group at a time

Lt. Gov. Bethany Hall-Long, New Castle County Executive Matt Meyer, and former state environmental chief Collin O’Mara face off in the Sept. 10 primary.

2 years ago

Mayor Parker signing an order
Politics & Policy

Parker’s Clean and Green cabinet will start major Philly cleanup in June

The 13-week effort will include fixing potholes, addressing abandoned properties and removing abandoned cars.

2 years ago

The exterior of the Pennsylvania Judicial Center.
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Pa.’s judges must reveal the perks they accept, but the public won’t find those disclosures online

While disclosures filed by state officials are published online, judges’ forms aren’t. The public must ask for copies — provided they know where to go for that information.

2 years ago

Krystal Strong and Mike Africa Jr.
Community

MOVE exhibit aims to showcase who the members of the Black liberation group ‘were as people’

“MOVE: The Old Days” tells the history of the organization through an exhibit on display this weekend at the Paul Robeson House and Museum.

2 years ago

Listen 1:07
Pete Buttigieg
Politics & Policy

Pete Buttigieg talks with WHYY News about presidential election as Pa. polling leans in favor of Trump

With the presidential election just six months away, WHYY News’ Carmen Russell-Sluchansky discussed Biden-Harris campaign strategy with Buttigieg.

2 years ago

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Shown is the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia skyline as seen from the Cramer Hill Waterfront Park in Camden, N.J., Wednesday, April 20, 2022.
PlanPhilly
Community

Philly is still the 6th largest city nationwide despite losing population

Philadelphia kept its ranking despite losing 50,000 residents during the pandemic, but population growth in San Antonio could outpace it someday.

2 years ago

wetlands
Science

Delaware lawmakers revise wetland legislation amid concerns from farmers and developers

The legislation, which would protect nontidal wetlands, comes more than a year after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled certain wetlands aren’t protected under the Clean Water Act.

2 years ago

Listen 1:21
Joseph DiPinto
Community

Longtime Del. lawmaker Joe DiPinto remembered as an ‘outstanding person and public servant’

DiPinto spent 40 years with the DuPont Co. before being elected to Wilmington City Council and the state House.

2 years ago

File - Team South Philly made another attempt at ascending the grease pole Sunday at the Italian Market Festival. (Brad Larrison for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Italian Market Festival, New Hope PrideFest and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

May 16–19: Sum 41 in Philly, Rhythm and Brews Festival in N.J. and "Puccini’s Turandot" in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

Listen 5:10
Depasquale Sunday 2 box c (1) (1)
Politics & Policy

DePasquale, Sunday are vying to become Pa.’s next AG. National political themes are at the forefront

DePasquale says his top two priorities reflect the concerns he heard from Democratic primary voters: protecting elections and abortion rights.

2 years ago

Timothy Boyce being interviewed
Courts & Law

Former Delaware County emergency services director charged with assault, harassment

Timothy Boyce faces three misdemeanor charges of simple assault, harassment and indecent assault without consent.

2 years ago

Bob and Nadine Menendez
Courts & Law

Sen. Bob Menendez reveals his wife Nadine has breast cancer as presentation of evidence begins at his trial

Previously, lawyers for Nadine Menendez had requested her trial on charges in the case be delayed after she had been diagnosed with a serious health issue.

2 years ago

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