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Dangerous cold invades Thursday night
A rapid surge of arctic air will invade the region Thursday night, potentially delivering some of the coldest temperatures in years. ...
12 years ago
Camden homicide rate drops, but remains at historic levels
In 2012, Camden had the worst homicide rate in the country. Last year, the city dissolved its 270-member police force, and rep ...
12 years ago
Lavallette house destroyed by New Year’s Day fire
A two-alarm fire destroyed a Lavallette house Wednesday morning. Lavallette firefighters were dispatched to 131 Elizabeth Avenue s ...
12 years ago
Broad Street crowd loves Colorado marching band leading Mummers
The world-famous Mummers Parade kicked off this morning in Philadelphia with a twist: a troupe of teenagers from Colorado led the march d ...
12 years ago
City reps in state legislatures have only themselves to blame
Philadelphians often lament that the legislature in Harrisburg doesn’t listen to the city’s needs. A study ...
12 years ago
Signed up for health coverage? Insurers encourage additional steps to make sure it really kicks in
New Year’s Day marks the start date for many people’s insurance, enrolled through new online health care marketplaces. ItR ...
12 years ago
ListenCamden New Year’s Eve celebration (Photos)
In the Philadelphia region, the biggest fireworks display is over the Delaware River. This year’s fireworks were sponsored by the S ...
12 years ago
A review of ‘Potted Potter’ from 7-year-old Charlie, “Harry Potter” fan extraordinaire: Pott ...
12 years ago
Challenge yourself, avoid ‘food fads,’ take action to reach 2014 goals, say NW Philly experts
With the arrival of 2014, many of us turn towards a New Year’s resolutions list to start the year off with our best intentions. ...
12 years ago
Mummers’ unofficial anthem composed by local black musician
Most people probably have never heard the name James A. Bland. But if you live in Philadelphia, you’ve heard at least one of his so ...
12 years ago
ListenJust You Wait: Philly-lovers dream of SEPTA, schools and supporting young entrepreneurs
What are the hopes and dreams of Philadelphians for the future of their city? The annual #whyilovephilly party, a gathering of some ...
12 years ago
ListenLiving the New Year a day at a time
I’ve often watched with curiosity as New Year’s Day arrived, and I’ve marveled at our desire to see a specific date as a new be ...
12 years ago
WHYY’s Wilmington studio serves as our Delaware hub for NewsWorks and the production center for WHYY’s weekly Delaware n ...
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