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The police department kicks off the Returns Day parade walking down West market Street to the Circle, the heart of Georgetown. (Johnny Perez-Gonzalez/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

Delaware’s traditional Return Day hit with partial boycott over Confederate flag

Typically a unifying event, at least on the surface, this year’s Return Day was a bit different.

3 years ago

(Courtesy of Usiloquy Dance Designs/Wide Eyed Studios)
Arts & Entertainment

Not your grandmother’s bharatanatyam: Indian dance tradition gets modern update in ‘Philadholphia’

Philly based Usiloquy Dance Designs gives centuries old Indian dance tradition a modern update in its latest production “Philadholphia.”

3 years ago

Listen 6:00
Robbinsville Township. (Mercer County)
Politics & Policy

N.J. mayor calls on Mercer County to address election issues before state midterms

Robbinsville Mayor Dave Fried says this is the second straight year voting machines had issues in his town. He’s calling on Mercer County to address them.

3 years ago

A closeup of City Hall
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council committee approves what they call ‘cutting edge’ abortion bill

The bill is designed to protect the right to abortion and guard against discrimination based on pregnancy, among other things.

3 years ago

Fire safety demonstration  (Tom MacDonald/WHYY)
Community

Dramatic fire demo outside Philly City Hall promotes stronger sprinkler requirements

Two identical rooms were set ablaze to demonstrate how sprinklers can stop a fire.

3 years ago

Hoboken Police officers stand watch outside the United Synagogue of Hoboken, Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022, in Hoboken, N.J. The FBI says it has received credible information about a threat to synagogues in New Jersey. The FBI's Newark office released a statement Thursday afternoon that characterizes it as a broad threat. The statement urged synagogues to
Community

N.J. man charged in connection with ‘broad’ threat to synagogues

He's scheduled to make his initial court appearance in Newark on Thursday afternoon, where he will be represented by a federal public defender.

3 years ago

City Hall in Chester, Pa. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Politics & Policy

‘The status quo has not worked’: Chester’s receiver files for bankruptcy on behalf of the city

Chester’s state-appointed receiver projects the city will fall into a $46.5 million deficit in 2023.

3 years ago

A person holds a sign that reads
Courts & Law
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3 former Sharon Hill police officers plead guilty in deadly shooting of Fanta Bility

The three former Sharon Hill police officers charged with firing shots that killed 8-year-old Fanta Bility have pleaded guilty to reckless endangerment.

3 years ago

Brian Munroe is running to represent the 144th state district in Pa.'s House of Representatives in the 2022 election. (Courtesy of Bucks County government website)
Politics & Policy

Democrat Munroe wins 144th state House district, flipping the seat

Munroe wins with a 406-vote lead. Democrats need two seats to take control of the Pennsylvania House.

3 years ago

Left: Pa. state Rep. Craig Williams (Campaign)
Right: Democratic candidate Cathy Spahr (via Spahr campaign)
Politics & Policy

Incumbent Williams defeats Spahr in race for suburban state House seat

The 160th state House District in Pennsylvania covers parts of Chester and Delaware counties. State Rep. Craig Williams will return to Harrisburg for another term.

3 years ago

(Courtesy of Usiloquy Dance Designs/Wide Eyed Studios)
Things To Do
Arts & Entertainment

Philadelphia Jewish Film Fest, Philadholphia, Joan Osborne, and Love Your Park Day, in this week’s ‘Things to Do’

Nov. 10-13: Art reigns in Philly, ‘Fantasticks’ in N.J., and Max Jobrani in Delaware are among this weekend’s highlights.

3 years ago

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Politics & Policy

New Jersey aims to tackle carjacking trend with new legislation

While the number of stolen cars is down in New Jersey over the past few months, Gov. Phil Murphy is proposing new laws to cut down even more.

3 years ago

A pair of beach goers walk on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk as conditions deteriorate with the approach of Hurricane Nicole, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022, in Hollywood Beach in Hollywood, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Weather

It could be a rainy start to the weekend, as remnants of Hurricane Nicole sweep into Philly

Heavy rain and winds are possible for the Philadelphia metro Friday as remnants of Hurricane Nicole are expected to sweep through the area.

3 years ago

Urban forester Tayrn Davidson demonstrates the proper tree planting technique as Delaware Gov. John Carney and other state leaders look on at at Lt. Joseph L. Szczerba Memorial Park near New Castle
Community

Delaware adds 120,000 trees as part of ‘Tree for Every Delawarean Initiative’

Experts call for greater involvement in the effort to combat climate change by planting a tree for every Delaware resident.

3 years ago

United States' Christian Pulisic controls the ball during the international friendly soccer match between Saudi Arabia and United States in Murcia, Spain, Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)
Arts & Entertainment

Pulisic and Brenden Aaronson named in USMNT World Cup roster

On what figures to be the youngest of the 32 teams by average age, 29-year-old right back DeAndre Yedlin is the only holdover from the 2014 World Cup.

3 years ago

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