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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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How Philly’s 4 new City Council members plan to address trash, transit, and trees
“We're in an emergency place,” one incoming council member said. “We've got to take emergency, immediate actions.”
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Listen 1:17New health care laws in Pennsylvania and New Jersey to take effect in 2024
New state laws focus on donated breast milk insurance coverage, patient consent, birth control prescriptions, hospital drug testing, and more.
3 years ago
Eagles’ playoff path disrupted after Kyler Murray throws 3 TD passes in Cardinals rally
The playoff-bound Eagles’ fourth loss this month was a huge setback to their standing in the NFC.
3 years ago
WHYY News and Temple Logan Center report on the impacts of youth homelessness on children and young adults up to age 24.
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Sen. Fetterman says he thought news about his depression treatment would end his political career
In an interview with NBC's "Meet the Press," the Pennsylvania Democrat described his thoughts at that time as, “I can’t be a blueprint for my children.
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Homelessness in the Philly region, by the numbers
Of people who experience homelessness in Philly, more than 17% are children under the age of 18, and over 8% are youth ages 18 to 24.
3 years ago
‘Hefty savings’: Philadelphia plans energy efficiency upgrades for city buildings
City Hall, the criminal justice center, and several homeless shelters could get HVAC upgrades, LED lighting, or solar panels.
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Youth homelessness in Philadelphia illustrated: ‘They are invisible’
The artistic piece was created by Philadelphian Gabby Rodriguez in three different mediums — color pencil, watercolor, and marker.
3 years ago
Ready to ring in 2024? A family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration is planned for Philly
Crafts, a “square” drop to ring in the New Year, and fireworks are part of the family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration.
3 years ago
Mosque vandalized in West Philadelphia; suspect caught on surveillance video
The Philadelphia Council on American-Islamic Relations said this is the third mosque that has been vandalized in the last two months.
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Philadelphia takes steps toward renewable energy goals with a solar farm in Adams County.
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Listen 1:05People with opioid addiction are leaving hospitals against medical advice as often as one in six times, a significant rise over previous years.
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How minstrel tune became the signature song of the Mummers Parade
Once an international star, the Black composer of “Oh Dem Golden Slippers” died penniless in Philadelphia.
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Abortion debate creates ‘new era’ for state supreme court races in 2024, with big spending expected
Crucial battles over abortion, gerrymandering, and other issues will take center stage in next year’s elections for state supreme court seats — 80 of them in 33 states.
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