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Toxic dirt pile in Camden
Community

‘What are they going to do next?’: Health concerns emerge as officials get ready to clean up Camden’s toxic pile of dirt

As officials prepare to clean up an illegal dump site in Camden’s Bergen Square neighborhood, concerns about the health of residents are raised.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania Task Force 1 gets their equipment ready ahead of deploying to South Carolina to aid potential victims of Hurricane Ian on Sep. 28, 2022. (Cory Sharber / WHYY)
Community

First responders deploy from Philadelphia to aid victims of Hurricane Ian

The convoy will travel more than 600 miles from Philly to Columbia, South Carolina, where they will receive further orders on where to provide aid.

3 years ago

The exterior of Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill
Courts & Law

Crozer Health, Prospect sued over plan to close Delaware County Memorial Hospital

The Foundation for Delaware County is taking Crozer and its parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, to court over their plan to shut down Delaware County Memorial Hospital.

3 years ago

3 miles of the Big Elk Creek, which feeds into the Chesapeake Bay at the Elk River, is part of the newly designate Big Elk Creek State Park in Chester County, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Community

Check out one of Pennsylvania’s new state parks: Big Elk Creek in Chester County

The Big Elk Creek State Park will ask the community how they want to how they want to use the park.

3 years ago

Doug Mastriano speaks at a rally
Politics & Policy

Doug Mastriano doubles down on abortion restrictions during Pa. governor race

“All of our issues are important. And the pro-life issue’s the most important,” he said.

3 years ago

Police vehicles are parked at Roxborough High School
Courts & Law

Five shooters launched targeted attack at Roxborough High, police say

A day after the shooting following a football scrimmage at Roxborough High, some students say they don’t want to go to class as police search for shooters.

3 years ago

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addresses the United Nations Security Council by video
Politics & Policy

After staged referendums, Russia prepares to annex occupied Ukraine

The European Commission president urged the European Union’s 27 member countries to slap more sanctions on Russian officials and trade over the “sham referendums.”

3 years ago

Wind turbines spin to generate electrical power in Atlantic City
Politics & Policy

Gov. Murphy addresses opposition to offshore wind energy in New Jersey

New Jersey is committed to producing 11,000 megawatts of wind energy by 2040.

3 years ago

A GOES-East GeoCcolor satellite image shows Hurricane Ian over the Gulf of Mexico
Weather

Ian makes landfall in southwest Florida as Category 4 storm

Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida near Cayo Costa on Wednesday as a massive Category 4 storm.

3 years ago

Rebecca Deegan, and Carys Morken, 7, look for insects in FDR Park’s Meadowlands during the first day of Meadowfest on September 26, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

‘MeadowFest’ celebrates the FDR park meadows with art, activism, and citizen science

Beekeeping, painting, tree mapping — a weeklong festival celebrates what’s left of “the meadows.”

3 years ago

A man in the photo on the left smiles; a woman in the photo on the right smiles.
Politics & Policy

Race to watch: Pa. state Rep. Todd Stephens faces off against challenger Melissa Cerrato

Abortion has become a huge issue in the race for 151st District in Montgomery County. Stephens sent Cerrato a cease-and-desist if she doesn’t stop talking about his record.

3 years ago

Massive junkyard fire in North Philly September 27, 2022. (6abc)
Community
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Massive junkyard fire sends black plume of smoke into Philadelphia sky

A massive junkyard fire in Philadelphia's Hunting Park section was sending a black plume of smoke into the sky on Tuesday evening.

3 years ago

Councilmember Thomas speaks at a podium outside of City Hall surrounded by other people.
Politics & Policy

‘The devil is in the details’: Councilmember Thomas issues Philly gun violence prevention recommendations

Councilmember Isaiah Thomas releases a list of recommendations for alleviating gun violence in Philadelphia.

3 years ago

Investigators work the scene where multiple people were shot near a high school in Philadelphia
Community

14-year-old killed, four students injured in shooting near Roxborough High School

According to Philadelphia police, at least two shooters ambushed a group of teenagers following football scrimmages.

3 years ago

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Wind turbines are seen up close and in the distance in the ocean.
Community

Rehoboth hosts update on wind projects off Delaware beaches

The Rehoboth Beach commissioners offered an update Tuesday on a pair of offshore wind projects proposed off the Delaware coast.

3 years ago

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