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Philly changed traffic stop laws to try to protect Black drivers. Memphis is following suit
Memphis has approved its own version of the Driving Equality Act, a Philly law that changes which vehicle offenses can be the primary reason for pulling a driver over.
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Kate Scott talks Sixers playoffs, Embiid for MVP ahead of Nets matchup
The Sixers begin their postseason Saturday, hosting the Brooklyn Nets in Round 1 of the playoffs.
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Listen 6:10Police search for group of suspects who stole 2 million dimes from truck in Northeast Philadelphia
Police said the suspects got away in a white Chrysler 300 with tinted windows and a dark-colored pickup truck.
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Supreme Court keeps FDA abortion pill rules in place for now
The new limits would take effect Saturday unless the court acts before then.
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Philadelphia City Council to investigate city’s preparedness for drinking water threats
Council authorized hearings on Philadelphia’s emergency management practices for drinking water threats after a March chemical spill triggered a bottled water advisory.
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Exemptions abound as Delaware lawmakers weigh 2025 ban on Styrofoam food containers
The measure wouldn’t take effect until July 2025. Food establishments would be covered but hospitals, fire companies, and nonprofits that serve meals would not.
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Listen 1:32A changing climate is contributing to longer wildfire seasons in New Jersey, experts say
Officials say that 99% of wildfires are caused by humans.
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Pennsbury Manor whispers the noisy history of the Lenape people
Sound artist and Lenape descendant Nathan Young has installed noise and avant-garde music at William Penn’s historic estate.
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Listen 3:13Pew report finds that Philly continues to struggle, despite pandemic bounce back
A Pew Charitable Trusts report shows that Philadelphians are re-engaging in city life but concerns regarding public health, housing, and safety still remain.
3 years ago
Cybercriminals stole sensitive photos of nearly 3K patients in LVHN data breach: Officials
Some of those images were posted on the dark web.
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Philly Pops files lawsuit against Philadelphia Orchestra/Kimmel Center
The lawsuit comes after the nation's largest stand-alone Pops orchestra announced in November it will cease operations.
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No unsafe levels of toxic chemicals found in air near Hunting Park junkyard fire, city says
Philly’s air monitors did not detect a rise in unhealthy particulate pollution during Wednesday’s fire, officials say, but the closest monitor is two miles away.
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The Democrats said the task force would tackle wage theft and worker misclassification.
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Editor’s note: WHYY News announces new senior leadership team, hires, and promotions
The news department announced a revamped editorial leadership role and numerous promotions.
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76ers owner’s group has agreement to buy Washington Commanders: AP sources
Harris and Rales are set to pay $6 billion for the storied NFL franchise.
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