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Lakeisha King Smith sonriendo, y de pie detrás del mostrador de su tienda.
Community

Los empresarios del norte de Filadelfia afirman que los jóvenes no están preparados para trabajar

Filadelfia es una ciudad de barrios. En lugar de quedarse en lo general, esta serie de noticias profundiza en tres temas con los prop ...

2 years ago

Politics & Policy

Editor’s note: A multilingual twist to Philly elections coverage: WHYY News, Billy Penn publish in Chinese, Arabic, and Spanish

The new approach to elections coverage aims to reach new audiences.

2 years ago

Ann Wardlow speaking at a podium
Community

Camden County’s Center for Community Nutrition to be named after longtime mayor of Lawnside

It will be the first building in Camden County named in honor of an African American woman, Mayor Mary Ann Wardlow, and will support the county’s meal-delivery program.

2 years ago

Larry Krasner speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

Philly DA Krasner promises handcuffs for anyone who tampers with voting

Several dozen attorneys in the DA’s office are at the ready to deal with any targeting of polling places on Election Day.

2 years ago

A SEPTA police officer stands on the platform of the Somerset stop
Community

SEPTA police union threatens strike

Transit police union leaders say the SEPTA department is losing officers to other departments in the city where they can get better pay.

2 years ago

A close-up of mail ballots.
Politics & Policy

New effort to ensure people convicted of crimes in Philly know their voting rights

The goal of a new program is to make sure the accused and convicted are aware of their right to vote.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden announces a $16 billion investment towards Amtrak's Northeast Corridor at the Amtrak maintenance facility in Bear, Delaware (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

President Biden announces $16 billion investment to transform the Northeastern region and secure Amtrak’s railroads

Biden said the federal money will transform Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor and pave the way for faster trains, fewer delays, and improved infrastructure.

2 years ago

Trump walking into court
Courts & Law

Judge chides Trump as ex-president testifies in civil fraud trial: ‘This is not a political rally’

Trump's turn on the witness stand represents a remarkable convergence of his legal troubles and his political ventures at a time when he also faces criminal indictments.

2 years ago

I-95 camera
Urban Planning
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I-95 traffic to shift to new travel lanes just 5 months after interstate collapse

The first half of the new bridge at the Cottman Avenue interchange will open Monday night.

2 years ago

File photo: Republican  candidate for Philadelphia mayor David Oh (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Mayoral nominee David Oh explains his brand of governance, says he’s ready to be a ‘visionary’ for Philadelphia

Ahead of Tuesday’s election, Republican candidate for Philadelphia mayor, David Oh, sat down for a one-on-one conversation with WHYY host Jennifer Lynn.

3 years ago

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Cherelle Parker speaking at a podium
Politics & Policy

In the race for Philly mayor, Parker says she’s not slowing down: ‘Nothing is ever a cakewalk’

Democratic nominee Cherelle Parker spoke with WHYY host Jennifer Lynn ahead of Tuesday’s election.

3 years ago

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A stack of pizza boxes
Community

Burlington County, New Jersey can now recycle most pizza boxes

Pizza boxes with a little bit of grease can be placed at the curb.

3 years ago

Emilio Maldonado poses for a photo.
Arts & Entertainment

How the next mayor could help artists live and work in Philly

Several organizations offer artists professional development resources in the city. They say a Department of Arts in City Hall could help.

3 years ago

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Community

Food Bank of Delaware readies for its busiest season amid growing food insecurity

More Delawareans are seeking help putting food on the table, in part due to rising food prices.

3 years ago

Douglas Frost turns on the tap in his Salem, N.J., home.
Politics & Policy

Salem, New Jersey residents to decide who should deliver their drinking water

Salem residents will vote on whether New Jersey American Water should take over the city’s drinking water system.

3 years ago

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