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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Listen 1:58An 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.
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Listen 0:55From 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.
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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.
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Listen 1:11Dewey 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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