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A person walks by a sign reading Drexel University.
Education

Drexel launches new health policy research center focused on climate change

The center will concentrate on equity and providing cities with evidence-based policies to protect their residents.

2 years ago

La Mott Community Center
Community

Nearly $12 million in federal funding headed to community projects in Berks, Montgomery counties

The funding will help several projects addressing affordable housing, community center repairs, infrastructure upgrades and PFAS mitigation.

2 years ago

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Aerial view of a master plan of phase 2 of development
Urban Planning
6abc

Phillies partner with Comcast Spectacor for Sports Complex development in South Philadelphia

Phase 1 the $2.5 billion overhaul was announced last month, and proposed plans for Phase 2 accompanied the announcement from the Phillies.

2 years ago

Overhead photo of Kensington
Politics & Policy

Philly City Council passes bill mandating curfew for some Kensington businesses

City leaders hope that shutting stores down early could reduce crime and drug use in Kensington. Some businesses are skeptical the curfew would work.

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
Bob Casey at a campaign event
Politics & Policy

In Pennsylvania’s Senate race, Casey puts ‘greedflation’ and corporations on the ballot

Sen. Casey is leading the Democratic attack on “greedflation” — a blunt term for corporations that jack up prices and rip off shoppers to maximize profits.

2 years ago

Crime scene on the street
Courts & Law

Philadelphia mass shooting suspect is headed to trial after receiving mental health treatment

Kimbrady Carriker is charged for the seemingly random shootings in Kingsessing in July 2023.

2 years ago

Disney's 'Frozen the Musical'
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Disney’s ‘Frozen,’ Jo Koy and Garden State Film Fest in this week’s ‘Things To Do’

Celebrating Teddy Pendergrass in Philly, The Garden State Film Festival in N.J. and Winterthur’s House of Style Weekend in Delaware are among the weekend’s highlights.

2 years ago

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A person walks in Philadelphia across the Delaware River from the USS New Jersey in Camden, N.J., Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
Community

Battleship New Jersey leaves port for the first time in 20 years for drydock refurbishment

The battleship returns to the dock where it was originally built in the early '40s for extensive repairs and new paint.

2 years ago

Listen 1:19
Vintage photo of a very crowded beach
Arts & Entertainment

N.J. State Museum exhibit offers a look at people and life in the Garden State in the 20th century

Rare photos from Grant Castner are part of a special new exhibit at the science, history and art museum.

2 years ago

Listen 1:10
A car hooked up to a charger
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

New rules aim to boost EV sales as Philly drivers await more charging stations

A federal program to help states install charging stations has met a slow rollout, leaving EV drivers dependent on the available slower chargers.

2 years ago

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A fire broke out in Royersford, Pa.
Community
6abc

Firefighters battling 3-alarm blaze in Royersford, Pa.

Officials say the flames have spread to multiple homes.

2 years ago

A close-up of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy
Politics & Policy

N.J. has a new affordable housing law, but it will take years for it to make a difference

A new affordable housing law in N.J. abolishes COAH and directs the Dept. of Community Affairs to help make affordable housing a reality.

2 years ago

Listen 1:28
Gov. Josh Shapiro speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Gov. Shapiro’s plan to boost mass transit aid passes Pa. House, but faces long odds in Senate

The Democratic governor wants the 20% increase for transit systems still trying to recover pre-pandemic ridership numbers and facing a drop-off in federal funding.

2 years ago

Vicky Diaz-Camacho
Community

Following Alabama’s controversial legislation on IVF procedures, Bridging Blocks hosts conversation on women’s reproductive rights

WHYY News hosted a conversation at the Chestnut Hill Library in Philadelphia to discuss the ruling in Alabama and the June 2022 overturning of Roe v. Wade.

2 years ago

Eugene Young speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Del. Gov. John Carney endorses former cabinet member Eugene Young in U.S. House race against popular state senator

Eugene Young served as director of the Delaware State Housing Authority before stepping down earlier this month to focus on campaigning.

2 years ago

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