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More than $15 million dollars will support projects in the Delaware River watershed, such as dam removal along the Brandywine River in Wilmington. (Zoë Read/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announces $15 million for Delaware River watershed

Federal and private dollars will help fund projects designed to protect the Delaware River watershed.

3 years ago

FILE - Nicole Brown wipes sweat from her face while setting up her beverage stand near the National Mall on July 22, 2022, in Washington. What's considered officially 'dangerous heat' in coming decades will likely hit much of the world at least three times more often as climate change worsens, according to a new study. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard, File)
Weather

Dangerous heat predicted to hit 3 times more often in future

What's considered officially “dangerous heat” in coming decades will likely hit much of the world at least three times more often as climate change worsens.

3 years ago

File photo: Philadelphia Phillies Bryce Harper sits in the dugout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, Saturday, July 23, 2022, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Arts & Entertainment

Phillies star Bryce Harper back Friday, 2 months after broken thumb

Harper hit two home runs and a game-winning double in a a two-game rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

3 years ago

The parking lot of the King of Prussia Mall. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Community
6abc

Woman pulls gun during argument in King of Prussia Mall food court: Police

Officials said the woman pulled the gun after an argument near the Five Guys. The gun never went off.

3 years ago

Universal Daroff Charter School (Google maps)
Education

2 Philly charter schools delay start of classes, 1 could close before then

The schools did not give parents a reason for the delay, but School District of Philadelphia administrators have expressed concerns about facility conditions and staffing leve

3 years ago

File photo: Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, returns a shot to Alexander Zverev, of Germany, during the semifinals of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Friday, Sept. 10, 2021, in New York. Djokovic will not play in the U.S. Open, as expected, because he is not vaccinated against COVID-19 and thus is not allowed to travel to the United States. Djokovic announced his withdrawal from the year’s last Grand Slam tournament on Twitter on Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, hours before the draw for the event was revealed.  (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
Arts & Entertainment

Unvaccinated Djokovic out of US Open; can’t travel to States

Djokovic announced his withdrawal from the year’s last Grand Slam tournament on Twitter on Thursday, hours before the draw for the event was revealed.

3 years ago

University of Delaware's campus (U Del.)
Health

First case of monkeypox found at University of Delaware days before classes start

Just days before the start of the new semester, University of Delaware officials confirm the first case of monkeypox on the Newark campus.

3 years ago

Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pa., is followed by reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Politics & Policy
WITF

Scott Perry sues for return of cell phone data seized in Jan. 6 investigation

U.S. Rep. Scott Perry is asking a federal court to return information copied from his seized cell phone.

3 years ago

A nurse holds a vial containing the monkeypox vaccine
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Wolf administration explores using federal aid to help stretch Pa.’s limited monkeypox vaccine supply

The federal government has given providers the OK to get five shots out of a one-dose vaccine vial. The state may purchase syringes to make those shots possible.

3 years ago

Pennsylvania State troopers pull over drivers
Courts & Law
Spotlight PA

Your license plate frame is enough for police in Pa. to pull you over, court rules

The judges found the state’s vehicle code prohibits any part of the plate from being covered, including the visitpa.com website of the state’s tourism office.

3 years ago

A rider waves to approving pedestrians who stopped to watch the Philly Naked Bike Ride make its way through Center City. (Jonathan Wilson for WHYY)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philly Naked Bike Ride, Korn, Ukrainian Festival, Welsh Week in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Plus: salsa dancing, the Tony-nominated “Grand Horizons,” The Fishtown Card Show and the Art and Jazz Festival in Delaware.

3 years ago

A 2026 banner is seen on the University of Pennsylvania's campus
Community

As threats of COVID and monkeypox loom, college students hope for ‘a fresh start’

College students return to campus this fall as the COVID-19 pandemic and monkeypox outbreaks continue to pose a threat.

3 years ago

Gun violence and prevention reporter Sammy Caiola moderated a community conversation at St. Gabriel's Auditorium in South Philadelphia on Aug. 24, 2022. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Community

Community members gather in South Philly for discussion on policing, stop and frisk debate

Some community members say they understand why City leaders are calling for the return of stop-and-frisk measures, but worry policy could backfire.

3 years ago

The 600 homes will be built over a four-year period. (Cris Barrish/WHYY)
Community

‘Glad it all came together’: First Wilmington residents move into revitalized Riverside housing project

The new homes mark a dramatic rebirth of decaying and partly-boarded housing development built in the late 1940s for returning white veterans of World War II.

3 years ago

File photo: Vanessa Bryant, the widow of Kobe Bryant, leaves a federal courthouse in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
Community

Kobe Bryant widow awarded $16M in trial over crash photos

Vanessa Bryant tearfully testified during the 11-day trial that news of the photos compounded her grief after losing her husband and daughter.

3 years ago

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