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Synceir Thorton (right) and Taahzje Ellis (left), students at Dobbins Technical High School, walk together in the hall after school. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Education

Safe Place: How Philly schools are responding to the city’s gun violence crisis

Amid Philly’s ongoing gun violence crisis, educators are making changes they hope will better protect children. WHYY News reporters took a close look at some of their efforts.

2 years ago

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Philadelphia Eagles arrive in Arizona ahead of Super Bowl LVII

The Philadelphia Eagles arrived in Arizona Sunday afternoon ahead of Super Bowl 57.

2 years ago

File photo: An aerial view of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate is pictured, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Politics & Policy

U.S. officials offer Congress briefing on Trump documents

The Biden administration has offered to brief congressional leaders on its investigation into the classified documents found at former President Donald Trump’s Florida residen

2 years ago

Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving reacts during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Detroit Pistons
Arts & Entertainment

AP source: Kyrie Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks

The Mavericks will trade Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith and a package of draft picks to the Nets.

2 years ago

President Joe Biden speaks at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting
Politics & Policy

Biden’s State of the Union to tout policy wins on economy

Biden’s remarks from the House rostrum will take place in a sharply different context from a year ago.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

Eagles host Super Bowl LVII Send Off Party at Lincoln Financial Field

The Eagles are off to face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII at the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

2 years ago

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Community
6abc

Multiple rescues reported after apartment building fire in Drexel Hill, Pa.

Firefighters were called out to fight a two-alarm blaze at an apartment building in Drexel Hill, Delaware County.

2 years ago

Floating wetlands at Trap Pond State Park.
Community

Delaware State Parks attendance soars to another record

More than eight million people visited a Delaware park in 2022, a new state record. It’s the eighth year in a row the park attendance record has been set.

2 years ago

Jalen Hurts, wearing a red practice jersey, walks by a brick wall.
Community

Super Bowl-bound Eagles are built around QB Jalen Hurts

The Philadelphia Eagles are trying to win their second Super Bowl in franchise history.

2 years ago

Biden stands onstage.
Politics & Policy

Dems reshuffle primaries to stress diversity over tradition

The Democratic Party has approved the reordering of its 2024 presidential primary.

2 years ago

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Arts & Entertainment

Delaware actor finds success after clowning with Tom Hanks in ‘A Man Called Otto’

After starting in local theater, Newark actor Julian Manjerico got his big break alongside Tom Hanks in the new film "A Man Called Otto."

3 years ago

The interior of the New Jersey Senate chambers
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy signs ‘temporary workers’ bill of rights’

The bill requires companies to pay temporary workers minimum wage after deductions for food and meals, improving conditions for thousands of immigrants.

3 years ago

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The Eagles sticker occupies a prime spot in principal Auerbach's office. (Brandywine School District)
Community

Delaware principal going to Super Bowl as ‘Eagles Fan of the Year’

Matt Auerbach says he’s “always trying to show my love’’ for this year’s NFC champion. Now he’s one of 32 contestants for NFL Fan of the Year.

3 years ago

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The exterior of a red-brick building is visible.
Courts & Law

Chester receiver asks bankruptcy court to put brakes on $276.5 million DELCORA sale

The receiver’s office believes the city of Chester should maintain its previous assets — or at the very least be compensated.

3 years ago

FILE - This scanning electron microscope image made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows rod-shaped Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria. U.S. health officials are advising people to stop using the over-the-counter eye drops, EzriCare Artificial Tears, that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections of Pseudomonas aeruginosa. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday night, Feb. 1, 2023, sent a health alert to physicians, saying the outbreak includes at least 55 people in 12 states. One died. (Janice Haney Carr/CDC via AP)
Science

Eye drops recalled after U.S. drug-resistant bacteria outbreak

U.S. health officials said Thursday a company is recalling its over-the-counter eye drops that have been linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant infections.

3 years ago

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