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Trump’s tax returns released after long fight with Congress
Aspects of Trump's finances had been shrouded in mystery and intrigue since his days as an up-and-coming Manhattan real estate developer in the 1980s.
3 years ago
Gratitude, acceptance, and hope: WHYY reporters reflect on their journalism of 2022
As the year wraps up, we’re taking stock of some of the impactful moments from across our newsroom that shaped us as journalists in 2022.
3 years ago
‘Better governance for everyone’: More women than ever in Delaware’s General Assembly
In 2000, 15 of the 62 state legislators were women. The number has grown steadily and is now 24 — 39% of the members.
3 years ago
Minimum wage workers in New Jersey to get a $1 raise Sunday
The Garden State joins Delaware and New York in getting closer to $ 15-an-hour minimum wage.
3 years ago
Vivienne Westwood, influential fashion maverick, dies at 81
Westwood was an influential fashion maverick who played a key role in the punk movement.
3 years ago
15th bus carrying people seeking asylum arrives in Philadelphia from Texas
According to a release from the city, 60 asylum seekers arrived Thursday, and at least 43 of them were taken to the city’s welcoming facility to receive aid.
3 years ago
Biden signs $1.7 trillion bill funding government operations
Congress cleared the bill just before Christmas and Biden had until Dec. 30 to sign the measure to continue government operations.
3 years ago
In his end-of-the-year meeting with the media, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke about hope for a better 2023.
3 years ago
Court weighs halting Philadelphia prosecutor’s impeachment
A Pennsylvania court is weighing whether to step in and stop the Legislature's impeachment proceedings against Philadelphia's top elected prosecutor.
3 years ago
Start the new year in a Pa. state park with a First Day Hike
Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host dozens of guided hikes in state parks and forests on Jan. 1 to help ring in the new year.
3 years ago
Peepsfest organizers warn of ticket scam days before Lehigh Valley tradition
ArtsQuest says it does not use Eventbrite for any of its events.
3 years ago
The Pennsylvania legislature is getting a major infusion of new blood this January
New redistricting maps and the November 2022 midterm election in Pennsylvania will usher in one of the largest first-year classes in recent memory.
3 years ago
Lucy the Elephant reopens at the Jersey Shore following 15-month-long restoration
The Jersey Shore landmark underwent a 15-month-long exterior restoration to replace the metal skin that had degraded beyond repair.
3 years ago
Dec. 29 - Jan. 1: New Year’s Eve parties in N.J, Del., and Pa., Morris Day, Peepsfest are among weekend highlights in the area.
3 years ago
Listen 5:262022 has been one of Philly’s warmest years on record
“This is the new normal,” one expert said. “And that should be alarming.”
3 years ago