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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.”

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 years ago

Listen 1:58
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.

3 years ago

Listen 0:55
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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 years ago

Listen 1:02
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.

3 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.

3 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.

3 years ago

From top left, new Philly City Councilmembers Nina Ahmad, Jeffrey Young, Nicolas O'Rourke, and Rue Landau.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

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.”

3 years ago

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A birth control packet sits unused in open plastic wrapping.
Health

New 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

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts reacts after being sacked by the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 31, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Community

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

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