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Penn accused of illegally favoring students of wealthy families
The lawsuit alleges they conspired in a scheme to “price fix” financial aid and college admissions in violation of federal antitrust laws.
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WHYY News is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Princeton
This will be the first “pop-up” newsroom in New Jersey for 2024.
2 years ago
The trolls at Philly Zoo have a message: Save nature and you’ll save yourself
A set of troll sculptures made from reclaimed wood by Thomas Dambo presses visitors to think about the environment.
2 years ago
Listen 1:11According to authorities, Justin Mohn surrendered his medical marijuana card to become a gun owner, showing that he was “aware of his actions and proud of his consequences.”
2 years ago
Listen 05476 small dogs and other animals rescued from mobile home in Felton, Delaware
Officers arrived at the home to find 66 small breed dogs, nine cats and a bird living in "inhumane" conditions.
2 years ago
Longtime school board member killed in West Caln Township, Pa. plane crash
The small plane, a twin-engine Gulfstream American GA-7, crashed in an area between a home and some trees in the 500 block of Old Wilmington Road in West Caln Township.
2 years ago
New Jersey denies bulkhead for North Wildwood beach with wrecked sand dunes
On several occasions, North Wildwood carried out emergency repairs, including construction of an earlier bulkhead without approval from the state.
2 years ago
All five players involved have taken leave from their current clubs.
2 years ago
Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring at Groundhog Day festivities
A federal agency examined Punxsutawney Phil's record last year and put his accuracy rate at about 40%.
2 years ago
A rare find: Largest Atlantic white cedar tree found in Delaware
The discovery of the state's largest Atlantic white cedar tree reveals its rarity. Cedars were heavily logged over the centuries.
2 years ago
Listen 1:44Chester LNG project promises return, despite Biden’s pause and other hurdles
The Penn America Energy CEO is still bullish on building an LNG facility in Chester. He plans to meet public opposition with public engagement.
2 years ago
Listen 1:1776ers center Joel Embiid to miss more games because of injured meniscus in left knee
Embiid was already set to sit out Thursday night at Utah and will now also miss a game Saturday against Brooklyn.
2 years ago
More than 100 tires have washed ashore Delaware beaches since December
Delaware’s Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control is investigating whether washed ashore tires came from decades-old artificial reefs.
2 years ago
Over 40 people rallied outside a West Oak Lane apartment complex after multiple tenants complained that their heaters didn’t work, and management refused to fix them.
2 years ago
Listen 1:23Temple to help make tuition free for Philly students from families with low income
Admitted first-year, full-time Temple students residing in Philadelphia with a family-adjusted gross income at or below $65,000 are eligible.
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