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An up-close photo of fentanyl test strips.
Health

New Jersey students warned of fentanyl risks during spring break

“They think it’s something that, if their peers are doing it, it's safe,” said one youth coordinator. “They don’t see the radical risk or the radical dangers.”

2 years ago

Listen 1:18
The exterior view of the Hiway Theater in Jenkintown
Arts & Entertainment

Big movie theater chains are struggling. But a chain of quaint, local theaters in Pa. and N.J. is doing just fine

With the support of loyal members and “Barbenheimer,” Renew Theaters, which operates theaters in Ambler, Doylestown, Jenkintown and Princeton, is thriving.

2 years ago

Listen 7:00
Philadelphia City Hall
Community

Every Voice, Every Vote initiative returns to Philly for another year with focus on solutions journalism and civic engagement

More than 50 media orgs, including WHYY News, and community groups collaborated to cover the mayoral election last year. Now, the EVEV project returns with new focus.

2 years ago

Listen 1:15
Palestinians inspect the damage of residential buildings
Community

Palestinians describe bodies and ambulances crushed in Israel’s ongoing raid at Gaza’s main hospital

Palestinians who fled an ongoing Israeli raid of Gaza's main hospital have spoken of mass arrests and forced marches past dead bodies.

2 years ago

A woman holds a sign during a protest in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Politics & Policy

Poland demands explanation from Russia after a missile enters its airspace during attack on Ukraine

The incident on Sunday prompted the NATO member to activate F-16 fighter jets. It was Russia’s third big missile attack on Ukraine in the past four days.

2 years ago

Kevin Hart
Community

Kevin Hart is joining a select group honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American humor

The comedian who rose from Philly's open mics and comedy clubs will be awarded at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. on Sunday night.

2 years ago

Tammy Murphy
Politics & Policy

New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy suspends her Senate campaign to replace indicted Sen. Menendez

Murphy announced her decision in a video posted to her social media on Sunday. Her decision to drop out likely clears the way for U.S. Rep. Andy Kim in the Democratic primary.

2 years ago

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks before President Joe Biden at the Finishing Trades Institute on March 9, 2023, in Philadelphia
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Shapiro’s alternative to a key climate program comes with one major catch: It needs GOP support

Pennsylvania's governor is seeking GOP buy-in to his proposition for a state-based alternative to a cap-and-trade program aimed at fighting climate change.

2 years ago

Attorney Paul Lang,
Courts & Law

Bensalem teen accused of killing 12-year-old girl sentenced to 15 to 40 years

Ash Cooper, 18, pleaded guilty Thursday to third-degree murder in the November 2022 death of 12-year-old Morgan Connors. Prosecutors said a motive was never revealed.

2 years ago

Authorities search for a child who was swept away in a creek in Chester, Pennsylvania
Community
6abc

Recovery operations continue for 6-year-old girl who fell into Chester, Pa. creek

Officials say Lin'ajah Brooker was playing with two other children when she slipped and fell into the fast-moving creek near 8th Street.

2 years ago

An electron micrograph of Respiratory Syncytial Virus, also known as RSV, which is the leading cause of hospitalizations among infants in the U.S.
Health

Study shows new infant RSV antibody shot is highly effective. Delaware Valley pediatricians are hopeful for more protections next fall

A recent study by the CDC showed the antibody shot prevented RSV hospitalization in 90% of infants.

2 years ago

The North Wilmington Branch Library as viewed from the outside
Community

‘Libraries have evolved’: How Delaware libraries are expanding to enhance access for all

Planned upgrades at Delaware libraries include new wellness centers, additional study rooms and workforce development services.

2 years ago

Listen 1:36
Queena Bergen performs onstage
Community

Camden’s first TEDx conference tackles privilege, deep fakes, quantum physics and healing a touch-starved generation

Camden, the City Invincible, hosts its first-ever TEDx conference, inviting five speakers to share their innovative ideas with interested participants.

2 years ago

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres speaks after his visit to the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, Saturday, March 23, 2024. Arabic reads,
Community

UN chief says it’s time to ‘truly flood’ Gaza with aid and calls starvation there an outrage

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres urged an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.

2 years ago

Pa. State Trooper car
Community

Drag story hour at Pa. library canceled after suspicious package and threats, authorities say

A state police bomb squad later cleared the library, but police said “additional reported threats” were still being investigated.

2 years ago

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