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Biden takes helicopter tour of I-95; Shapiro says it will re-open within two weeks
“I’ve directed my team...to move heaven and earth to get this done as soon as humanly possible,” Biden said.
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Pennsylvania’s largest coal plant to shut down
Homer City Generating Station will shut down by July due to competition from cheap natural gas and pollution upgrade costs. The plant was a major air polluter in its heyday.
3 years ago
This weekend, Philly residents can get free screenings for peripheral arterial disease
Peripheral arterial disease is a serious health condition that causes blockage of blood vessels in the lower body that can lead to amputations.
3 years ago
Juneteenth in Delaware: Celebrating freedom while fighting for equality and justice
Juneteenth of 1865 is the celebration of freedom and empowerment; but, for Delaware, it is more than simply a celebration — it is about re-educating one another.
3 years ago
Fox News producer out after onscreen message calling President Biden a ‘wannabe dictator’
The producer, Alex McCaskill, confirmed his exit in an Instagram post. Fox would not comment on Friday.
3 years ago
Daniel Ellsberg, who leaked Pentagon Papers exposing Vietnam War secrets, dies at 92
Ellsberg had announced in February that he was terminally ill with pancreatic cancer. A letter released by his family says he died Friday morning.
3 years ago
Nusrat Chowdhury confirmed as the first Muslim female federal judge in U.S. history
She will assume her lifetime appointment in Brooklyn federal court after a 50-49 vote on Thursday along party lines.
3 years ago
Trump’s promise of payback for prosecution follows years of attacking democratic traditions
Trump's attacks on the justice system are the latest step in a now eight-year campaign by the former president and his allies.
3 years ago
Statewide drought watch declared in Pennsylvania, residents asked to voluntarily conserve water
Residents and businesses in the state are being asked to reduce their nonessential water use by 5% to 10%.
3 years ago
Girls’ High grad speaks out after being denied diploma on stage after dancing during ceremony
"I was so embarrassed. I couldn't even enjoy the rest of the graduation," said Hafsah Abdur-Rahman.
3 years ago
Truck driver guilty of killing 11 at Pittsburgh synagogue in deadliest attack on Jews in US history
Jurors must now decide whether the 50-year-old should be sent to death row or sentenced to life in prison without parole as the federal trial shifts to a penalty phase.
3 years ago
Tornado Warning issued for parts of Delaware Valley
At 11:32 a.m., severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over West Chester, moving east at 40 mph.
3 years ago
Over the course of the next 18 years, Delco will receive $63 million in settlement payments. Now comes the tough part. What should Delco spend the money on?
3 years ago
‘Youth Set The Stage’ showcased films, documentaries, and podcasts at WHYY
WHYY, Philly Cam, Poppyn, Lil Filmmakers, Big Picture Alliance, Motivos, PA Youth Vote, Scribe, and Philadelphia Student Union sponsored the event.
3 years ago
Listen 1:02New Philly children’s literacy event puts Juneteenth on the books
“Juneteenth - Celebrating Literary and Artistic Freedom” looks to the legacy of Black literacy.
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