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Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker (right) with her family at her historic inauguration on Jan. 2, 2024.
Politics & Policy

Photo essay: Scenes from Mayor Cherelle Parker’s historic inauguration

Parker is the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the city of Philadelphia. Here’s how Tuesday’s inauguration unfolded, in photos.

2 years ago

File photo: Harvard President Claudine Gay (left) speaks as University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill listens during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023 in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Education

Harvard president Claudine Gay resigns amid plagiarism claims, backlash from antisemitism testimony

Gay announced her departure, which came just months into her tenure, in a letter to the Harvard community on Tuesday.

2 years ago

The logo of the International Court of Justice (left) and that of the U.N. (right). (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Courts & Law

Israel says it will defend itself against genocide accusations at world court filed by South Africa

South Africa launched the case at the U.N.’s top court, accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and asking the court to order Israel to halt its attacks.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker at her swearing in
Politics & Policy

‘This is our year’: Philadelphians celebrate Parker’s inauguration as city’s 100th mayor

“Now is the right time for us,” said one supporter. “I hope that she gets the support that she needs and deserves.”

2 years ago

Screen showing it's been hacked
Community

Cybersecurity at water utilities a national concern after Pa. water authority hacked

The tiny Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania was perhaps the least-suspecting victim of an international cyberattack.

2 years ago

Twin babies at the hospital
Community
6abc

Twins born in New Jersey hospital have birthdays in two different years

Eve and Billy Humphrey of Merchantville, N.J., were caught off guard when they found out they were expecting twin boys.

2 years ago

A closeup of Jeannine Cook
Politics & Policy

Some Philly women in business say ‘now is the time’ for change under Mayor Cherelle Parker

Parker is taking the helm as the first woman and the first Black woman to lead the city of Philadelphia.

2 years ago

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all terrain wheelchair
Community

An all-terrain wheelchair is coming to Wharton State Forest in Burlington County

This spring, visitors to Wharton State Forest with mobility impairments will be able to experience the great outdoors like never before.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker at WHYY.
Politics & Policy

From humble beginnings to mayor, Cherelle Parker opens a new chapter for Philly

As the city’s new mayor, Parker faces several challenges both unique to Philly and parallel to other cities.

2 years ago

Cherelle Parker celebrates her win
Politics & Policy

Mayor Cherelle Parker sworn in privately ahead of formal inauguration, sources tell WHYY News

Parker's transition team did not alert the press nor provide any information about the event before or after it occurred.

2 years ago

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Natasha Smith-Cady (left) and Rick Cady are seen in winter outwear on a Delaware beach
Community

Dewey Dunk rings in new year with a splash of tradition and community spirit

Over 100 dunkers screamed their way into the new year, plunging into the Atlantic Ocean at Dewey Beach's 13th annual dunk.

2 years ago

Mummers celebrating the New Year perform a sketch inspired by the Barbie movie
Arts & Entertainment

Bedazzled brigades and Satan on wheels: Philadelphians take over Broad Street for the 2024 Mummers Parade

The controversial parade is rooted in traditions that date back millennia.

2 years ago

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Times Square Alliance volunteers throw confetti as the clock strikes midnight
Politics & Policy

New Year’s Eve sweeps across the globe, but wars cast a shadow on 2024

The wars in Ukraine and Gaza have affected this year’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in a myriad of ways.

2 years ago

(From top left to bottom left) WHYY News staffers Cris Barrish, Madhu Bora, Vicky Diaz-Camacho, Heather Chin, Amanda Fitzpatrick, and Carmen Russell-Sluchansky.
Community

Editor’s note: WHYY News team welcomes journalists, celebrates noteworthy storytelling in 2023

WHYY journalism was recognized with numerous national and local awards this year.

2 years ago

A view of trucks on a landfill
Science

University of Delaware researching how methane leaks from landfills

University of Delaware is one of five institutions across the U.S. that received funding from the EPA to study how to measure methane in landfills more accurately.

2 years ago

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