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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
3 years ago
Listen 1:26FDA advisers endorse updating COVID vaccines to target latest omicron strain
While infections have declined, the virus could be a real concern next winter, FDA's vaccine chief Dr. Peter Marks said as the daylong meeting began.
3 years ago
Philly office cleaners protest ‘union busting’ New Jersey contractor
A New Jersey-based building services business stopped using union workers when it took over a Philadelphia-area janitorial contract and workers say it’s not fair.
3 years ago
‘No worse than we expected’: Veteran traffic reporter weighs impact of I-95 collapse
The incident continues to snarl nearby roadways. But a solution is on its way.
3 years ago
Towamencin residents spoke for an hour of public comment, mostly urging the supervisors to respect the people’s vote.
3 years ago
Man shot, injured on Market-Frankford Line train in Philadelphia
The westbound train was at the Arrott Transportation Center when the shooting took place.
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Who’s running for president? See a rundown of the 2024 candidates
Here's a look at the candidates competing for the Republican and Democratic nominations.
3 years ago
WHYY News hosts Pride: No Prejudice – A BIPOC Pride Month Celebration
Wednesday’s event at Camden FireWorks came at the intersection of Pride Month and Juneteenth, tapping into the region’s vibrant culture through art.
3 years ago
How much prison time could Trump face? Past cases brought steep punishment for document hoarders
How much prison time the former president could face in the event of a conviction is impossible to say, with such a decision ultimately up to the trial judge.
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