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Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.

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New Jersey Turnpike
Urban Planning

N.J. Turnpike and Parkway tolls going up by 3%

What’s prompting the latest toll hike on the N.J. Turnpike?

2 years ago

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National Security Council spokesman John Kirby speaks during a press briefing at the White House, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, in Washington.
Politics & Policy

U.S. blames group of Iran-backed militias for deadly drone attack in Jordan as it weighs reprisals

The Sunday drone attack on a military base in Jordan killed the three troops and injured at least 40 others.

2 years ago

File photo James Biden arrives at the White House to attend the State Dinner for South Korea, Oct. 13, 2011, in Washington. James Biden will appear before Republicans for a private interview In February 2024 as lawmakers seek to regain some momentum in their monthslong impeachment inquiry into his brother, President Joe Biden.
Politics & Policy

James Biden agrees to a private interview with House Republicans investigating the president

The House Oversight and Accountability Committee announced Wednesday that James Biden will come to Capitol Hill on Feb. 21.

2 years ago

Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington
Education

5 key takeaways from Watlington’s first ‘State of the Schools’ address

In his first “State of the Schools” address, Superintendent Tony Watlington said public schools are important because they help “build the middle class.”

2 years ago

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg turns to address the audience during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2024, to discuss child safety. X CEO Linda Yaccarino watches at left.
Politics & Policy

Meta, TikTok and other social media CEOs testify in heated Senate hearing on child exploitation

The hearing comes as lawmakers are growing increasingly concerned about the effects of social media on young people’s lives.

2 years ago

Looking east toward City Hall from Eakins Oval.
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

‘The sooner, the better’: City Council members want answers on Philly’s progress toward carbon neutrality

Councilmembers Isaiah Thomas and Rue Landau plan to evaluate whether the city is on track to meet its 2050 goal, and how to get there faster.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks to pass around Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, in San Francisco.
Community

Embiid undergoing MRI after hurting left leg in 76ers’ loss at Golden State

Embiid already has missed 12 games this season, jeopardizing his chances of being eligible for a second straight MVP award.

2 years ago

911 dispatch
Courts & Law
6abc

Bucks County’s 911 dispatch system up and running after 9-day outage from cyber attack

County officials say they have determined the ransomware group Akira was involved in the 911 communication center outage.

2 years ago

Person boarding a bus
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Gov. Shapiro is pitching more funding for Pa.’s struggling transit systems. Will the state Senate agree?

Transit systems across Pennsylvania are struggling with inflation, even as ridership rebounds from the pandemic. State lawmakers are struggling to agree on funding to help.

2 years ago

The exterior of a house in Levittown where a murder took place
Courts & Law

Man accused of beheading his father in Levittown home and posting gruesome video online

The YouTube video, more than 14 minutes long, showed Justin Mohn picking up the head and identifying his father by name.

2 years ago

Police on the scene at King Place in Philadelphia.
Courts & Law
6abc

Philly police officer wounded after bullet ricochets off ballistic vest while serving warrant

The team was serving seven warrants, according to PPD Commissioner Kevin Bethel.

2 years ago

Battleship New Jersey
Community

Battleship New Jersey headed to drydock, but still needs money to fund ‘once in a generation’ repairs

The storied ship has been on the waterfront for three decades. It’s due for about $10 million of work before returning to host visitors in Camden.

2 years ago

Tiana Sampson of the U.S. Attorney's Office clarifying the distinctions between hate, discrimination, and when an act crosses into a hate crime.
Community

As hate crimes rise, Delawareans join national ‘United Against Hate’ initiative for dialogue

“One of our main goals," said assistant U.S. attorney Tiana Sampson, "is to start building that trust."

2 years ago

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In a photo from 1953, boys puff out their chests for the photographer on Grant Street Beach. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Arts & Entertainment

Beach body: Cape May shows off its scrapbook of a historically Black beach

The Carroll Gallery at the Emlen Physick estate displays family photos of Grant Street Beach, the city’s once-segregated beach.

2 years ago

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File photo: Chita Rivera arrives at the 72nd annual Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall on June 10, 2018, in New York. Rivera, the dynamic dancer, singer and actress who garnered 10 Tony nominations, winning twice, in a long Broadway career that forged a path for Latina artists, died Tuesday. She was 91. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Arts & Entertainment

Chita Rivera, revered and pioneering Tony-winning dancer and singer, dies at 91

Rivera first gained wide notice in 1957 as Anita in the original production of “West Side Story.” In August 2009, she was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

2 years ago

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