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Philly reaches deal with property owner over the future of UC Townhomes
The settlement will bring new affordable housing to the site and provide money to displaced residents.
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WHYY News launches Climate Desk to tackle our changing environment
The newly formed desk reports on how our changing climate affects residents of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
3 years ago
‘The Moby Dick of carpeting’: Delco author pens novel about his working-class father
David Amadio’s debut novel is based on his father, a carpet master in Upper Darby.
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Listen 4:26Philly gets poor grade on air quality in new report
The American Lung Association’s findings for the 16-county Philadelphia area give the region a failing grade for a high number of ozone days.
3 years ago
Can capitalism save the planet from a climate crisis?
Many would say capitalism is what drove the climate crisis, and that a solution would depend on a different economic model that prioritizes sustainability and equity.
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Listen 6:52Ralph Yarl shedding ‘buckets of tears,’ shooter out on bond
Eighty-four-year-old Andrew Lester surrendered at the Clay County Detention Center Tuesday, a day after being charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
3 years ago
Fox has agreed to pay $787.5 million to resolve claims it broadcast and perpetuated bogus claims that Dominion Voting Systems stole the election from Donald Trump.
3 years ago
Listen 1:36New Jersey adopts long-awaited ‘environmental justice’ rules
Supporters said the new rules ensure people in vulnerable communities have more of a say in whether permits for pollution-generating facilities can be granted or renewed.
3 years ago
‘Like an earthquake’: 1 dead, several injured in NYC parking garage collapse
Officials say at least three people pulled from the garage are being treated for injuries.
3 years ago
Officials: Wildfire threatening 30 structures in Washington Township, Burlington County
The blaze is currently 257 acres in size and 30% contained, according to officials.
3 years ago
Twitter removes policy against deadnaming transgender people
The move raises concerns that the Elon Musk-owned platform is becoming less safe for marginalized groups.
3 years ago
Biden signs executive order to improve access to child care
White House Domestic Policy Council director Susan Rice says the order shows Biden isn’t waiting on Congress to act.
3 years ago
Sudan truce goes into effect as fighting rages in capital
The truce, reported by several Arab media outlets, began Tuesday at 6 p.m. local time. But fighting continued in parts of the capital, Khartoum.
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States restrict ‘tranq,’ animal sedative linked to overdoses
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said Tuesday that he's adding xylazine to Pennsylvania’s controlled substances list.
3 years ago
Littlest intruder: Toddler crawls through White House fence
A curious toddler on Tuesday earned the title of one of the tiniest White House intruders after he squeezed through the metal fencing on the north side of the White House.
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