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Philly DA predicts record low for violent crime in 2024
District Attorney Larry Krasner said there could be a national record for low violent crime as it falls this year in Philadelphia.
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Listen 1:05Delaware Gov. John Carney announces Wilmington mayoral run
Carney said he was “strongly considering” running last fall after current Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki announced he was retiring. Now he’s officially in the race.
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Listen :59Philly spending is under the controller’s microscope after issues at Office of Homeless Services
The goal is to make sure city departments don’t overspend and move the bill for extra costs into another fiscal year.
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Listen 1:01Emotional support alligator ‘Wally’ was stolen during Georgia trip, released into swamp, owner says
The emotional support animal was then released into a swamp, with roughly 20 other alligators.
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Demonstrations roil U.S. campuses ahead of graduations as protesters spar over the war in Gaza
Many students are demanding their universities cut financial ties with Israel over the large-scale operation in Gaza.
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Jim’s Steaks reopens this week, embracing Isaiah Zagar’s former home
Two South Street landmarks were destroyed in a 2022 fire: Jim’s Steaks and the neighboring Eyes Gallery. The two buildings are now one.
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Listen 2:33Green hydrogen: A climate change solution or fossil fuel bait and switch?
To help solve the climate crisis, $750 million could flow to the Philadelphia region to create a hydrogen economy. But some say it’s a deceit to help the fossil fuel industry.
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Listen 7:34The city plans to rejuvenate its southeastern side, emphasizing diversity and exploring an Office of New Americans.
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Roots told WHYY News that Fred Green and Portia West have two options: Step down from the stormwater authority board or resign from City Council.
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Listen 1:2576ers lose to Knicks, down 1-3 in first-round playoff series
Joel Embiid played the entire second half after Philadelphia faltered badly when he sat in the first. But the All-Star center couldn’t muster a basket in the fourth quarter.
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‘A true testament to him’: Fishtown Beer Runners celebrate late founder with memorial run
On Saturday at Philadelphia Brewing Co., more than 200 people paid tribute to David April, who founded the group more than 15 years ago.
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Listen 1:27New charges announced against 4 youths arrested in gunfire at West Philly Eid celebration
Prosecutors said Friday that the 15- and 16-year-old youths arrested after the April 10 gunfire at Clara Muhammad Square will be charged as adults.
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Police officer hiring in U.S. increases after years of decline, survey shows
A survey released by the Police Executive Research Forum shows more officers were hired in 2023 than in any of the previous four years.
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Mayor Parker’s appointed 2026 director to help Philly shine on global stage
There’s a slew of big tourism opportunities in Philadelphia during 2026, so leaders plan to make any economic trickle down more equitable than ever.
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The 2,227-square-foot space is part of Temple’s Institute on Disabilities in the College of Education and Human Development.
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