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Philadelphia Water Department project the source of Roxborough explosion that injured 6 workers
An explosion at the site of the Flat Rock Dam project left six workers in critical condition. The project would reconnect the Manayunk Canal to the Schuylkill River.
2 years ago
Report of fatal New Jersey car crash fills in key gap in Menendez federal bribery investigation
A Bogota Police Department report said Nadine Menendez, who wasn't yet married to the senator at the time and went by Nadine Arslanian, "was not at fault in this crash."
2 years ago
Kurt Vile is set to headline two shows during Philly Music Fest. Hip-hop pioneer Schoolly D and platinum-selling duo Marian Hill will also perform.
2 years ago
Listen 1:32Burlington County Prison Museum is restoring decades-old graffiti created by prisoners
The $2.9 million conservation project began in May and includes a new roof and other masonry work at the museum.
2 years ago
Listen 1:15SEPTA reopens its underground oculus, for daydreaming
“Philly Daydreaming” is a systemwide art installation profiling SEPTA drivers and riders. The centerpiece is an underground “spaceship.”
2 years ago
Touchdowns to tostones: Delaware high school footballer dreams of NFL future
The Caravel Academy running back hopes to show his talent and represent his community beyond the high school level.
2 years ago
Listen 1:37Trump lawyers seek dismissal of D.C. federal election subversion case, arguing presidential immunity
The motion amounts to the most pointed attack yet by defense lawyers on the federal case charging Trump with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
3 years ago
‘Digital Navigator’ program to expand internet help to Philadelphia’s neighboring counties
Comcast and United Way’s program aimed to stem the digital divide in Philadelphia. Now, it’s growing to Bucks, Chester, and beyond.
3 years ago
West Reading chocolate factory fined for failing to evacuate before fatal natural gas explosion
Employees in both buildings have told federal investigators they could smell gas before the March 24 explosion in West Reading.
3 years ago
WHYY is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Newark, Del.
The “pop-up” newsrooms are a continued effort to deepen our relationship with the communities we serve.
3 years ago
‘Prophet of Doom’ who wounded 10 in subway shooting is sentenced to life in prison
Frank James pleaded guilty to terrorism charges earlier this year for the April 2022 mass shooting.
3 years ago
Evidence at New York fraud trial shows that Trump’s financial statements were key to a loan deal
Trump said in pretrial testimony that he never thought the statements “would be taken very seriously.”
3 years ago
Golden State Warriors granted WNBA expansion franchise set to begin play in 2025
The Warriors have planned for this since before the opening of Chase Center in 2019.
3 years ago
Large water main break floods portion of Roosevelt Blvd. in Northeast Philadelphia
The break was reported around noon Thursday between Woodhaven and Comly roads.
3 years ago
Uosikkinen’s life in music spans more than four decades. He joined WHYY’s “Morning Edition” to chat with host Jennifer Lynn.
3 years ago
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